ANN ARBOR -- After Ray Dixon threw an INT on the very first pass of the 2nd half, the capacity crowd at Michigan Stadium must have been counting on yet another missed opportunity to score an important win. It's a scene they've witnessed too many times in the past several years. Instead, the defense buckled down and held the Spartans to a FG, which kept the lead at 21-13. From there, Dixon would play perfect football, guiding the Wolverines to 24 unanswered points and a crucial win over their in-state rival.

Not only does the victory give the Wolverines 6 on the season - thus ensuring bowl eligibility - it also made a big statement on what was easily the most importing recruiting day in Coach Landrum's early tenure. With nearly all of the state's considerable talent in the stands - including 5 star HB Andrew McDaniel - the Wolverines dominance could potentially thrust them back to the forefront of the state's recruiting scene.

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AWARDS
Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week - QB Ray Dixon
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week - DE Matt Perkins