On This Day in College Football - September 1st

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (ESPN.com news services) -- Chances are, most of the 110,000 fans at the Big House had no idea exactly where Appalachian State is located.

Worlds Apart ... Until Saturday
They were two programs from two different universes until Saturday, when Appalachian State not only belonged in the Big House but did the unthinkable by upsetting No. 5 Michigan to start the season.

By the time they saw a blocked field goal in final seconds, this much was certain: The little Mountaineers pulled off one of the greatest upsets in college football history.

Appalachian State 34, No. 5 Michigan 32.

The team from Boone, N.C., took the lead with 26 seconds left when Julian Rauch kicked a 24-yard field goal. Corey Lynch blocked a 37-yard try on the final play, and the Mountaineers sealed a jaw-dropping upset that might have no equal.

"It was David versus Goliath," Appalachian State receiver Dexter Jackson said.

Michigan's three stars on offense and its coach came back this season, putting the NFL and retirement on hold, with high hopes.

Big Ten title. National championship.

Looks like it might be time for Plan B.

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