Rocket Left

The Rocket Left football game was a match between the University of Colorado and the University of Michigan. It is most notable for Kordell Stewart's 70 yard Hail Mary pass to defeat Michigan.

Before the 1994 season, running back Rashaan Salaam was quoted in the Colorado Media Guide on what would be his favorite SportsCenter highlight. "It's fourth and 15 late in the game at Michigan Stadium. We're on our 2 yard line, and with 2 seconds to go, Kordell pitches me the ball. I throw a 98-yard touchdown pass to Michael Westbrook and the Buffs win the game". Salaam almost nailed the scenario, but it was Kordell Stewart who completed the legendary play.

[edit] The situation

On September 24, 1994, in Michigan Stadium, one of the most hostile environments in college football, Kordell Stewart made one of the most clutch passes in football history. The Buffaloes were trailing the Wolverines 26-21, and were on the verge of losing the game. Stewart set, and heaved the ball more than 70 yards in the air to Westbrook, who caught it on a deflection for the game-winning touchdown. The play became known as "Rocket Left".