Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, June 19, 2015
BTN is airing 18 different classic games, ranging from 2007-2014, as part of our new ?Big Ten Classics? series.
Tonight?s game, which will air at 8 p.m. ET on BTN/BTN2Go, is Michigan's dramatic 35-31 win over Notre Dame in 2011.
This game will be remembered for Denard Robinson's late heroics. The former Wolverine QB led a late drive with 30 seconds left, which was capped by a 16-yard touchdown pass to Roy Roundtree with two seconds remaining to lead Michigan to a memorable 35-31 win over Notre Dame.
The Wolverines trailed 24-7 late in the third quarter before scoring 28 of the game's final 35 points.
This game also marked the first prime-time game at Michigan Stadium, as 114,000-plus fans were treated to one of the top games in this storied rivalry.
Here is a breakdown of Michigan's memorable 2011 comeback win over Notre Dame, including the top moment, stat line and individual player in the game.
Top moment: Michigan QB Denard Robinson hit Roy Roundtree for a 16-yard touchdown pass with two seconds left to seal the 35-31 win.
Top stat line: Denard Robinson had a hand in 446 of Michigan's 452 total yards, throwing for 338 and rushing for 108.
Top player: This is a no-brainer, it's Denard Robinson. You read the numbers above. He also threw a career-high four touchdowns and ran for another.
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UPCOMING BIG TEN CLASSICS SCHEDULE (All games are at 8 p.m. ET)
Friday, June 19: Michigan 35, Notre Dame 31 – 9/10/11
Monday, June 22: Indiana 73, Kentucky 72 (basketball) – 12/10/11
Tuesday, June 23: Illinois 79, Ohio State 74 (basketball) – 1/10/12
Wednesday, June 24: Purdue 72, Wisconsin 67 (basketball) – 2/9/08
Thursday, June 25: Iowa 34, Michigan State 27 – 10/27/07
Friday, June 26: Maryland 20, Penn State 19 – 11/1/14
Monday, June 29: Minnesota 59, Indiana 58 (basketball) – 3/14/08
Tuesday, June 30: Northwestern 48, Michigan State 41 (OT) – 10/6/07
Wednesday, July 1: Rutgers 28, Louisville 25 – 11/9/06
