Rocket Left

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The Rocket Left game (also known as "The Miracle at Michigan"), named for its final play, was an American football game played on September 24, 1994 between the University of Colorado and the University of Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The game was decided on Colorado quarterback Kordell Stewart's 64 yard Hail Mary pass.

Colorado trailed Michigan 26-21 with six seconds left when Stewart heaved the ball more than 70 yards in the air into the end zone where Michael Westbrook caught it on a deflection from Blake Anderson for the game-winning touchdown. The play became known as "Rocket Left". ^[1]

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.