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The Weekend of Upsets Continues: Wisconsin Runs out of Steam
The Weekend of Upsets Continues: Wisconsin Runs out of Steam
Maybe the attendance of athletic great Michael Phelps (see left) inspired the Wolverines? That’s the only explanation I can see as to why Michigan held off #9 Wisconsin for a 27-25 victory. This win is especially significant because it was Michigan’s 500th game at the Big House.
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