THE STORY
On September 1, 2007, the Appalachian State Mountaineers, an FCS team, defeated the No. 5 Michigan Wolverines 34-32 at Michigan Stadium. The Mountaineers' victory was secured by a last-second field goal, marking the first time an FCS team defeated a ranked FBS opponent. This upset was unprecedented in college football history.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Michigan Wolverines, Appalachian State Mountaineers
WHY IT MATTERS
This game is widely regarded as one of the greatest upsets in college football history, challenging perceptions of team hierarchies and inspiring underdog narratives.