Michigan wins Sugar Bowl in overtime

The Michigan Wolverines beat the Virginia Tech Hokies with an overtime field goal. Oregon Ducks defeated the Wisconsin Badgers in the Rose Bowl, and the Oklahoma State Cowboys claimed victory over the Stanford Cardinals in the Fiesta Bowl.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Virginia Tech wide receiver D.J. Coles (18) runs between Michigan cornerback Courtney Avery (5), linebacker Kenny Demens (25) and safety Thomas Gordon (30) during the first quarter of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans,

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Jan. 3, 2012

Kyle Fuller (17) of the Virginia Tech Hokies intercepts a pass in the first half against Junior Hemingway (21) of the Michigan Wolverines during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Virginia Tech defensive tackle Corey Marshall (96) grabs the pants of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson (16) as he tries to tackle Robinson during the second quarter of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Denard Robinson (16) of the Wolverines throws a pass against the Hokies during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Jayron Hosley (20) of the Virginia Tech Hokies intercepts a pass in the third quarter against Jeremy Gallon (10) of the Michigan Wolverines during the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Virginia Tech wide receiver Danny Coale (19) pulls in a pass that was called a touchdown but later ruled out of bounds upon review, during overtime in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans. Michigan won 23-20.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Michigan punter Matt Wile (45) falls as Virginia Tech safety James Hopper (26) rolls into him, prompting a roughing-the-kicker penalty during the second quarter of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer reacts after a penalty was called on Virginia Tech for roughing the punter during the second quarter of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas (3) is sacked by Michigan linebacker Kenny Demens (25) during the fourth quarter of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Michigan wide receiver Junior Hemingway (21) pulls in a touchdown reception over Virginia Tech safety Antone Exum (1) during the third quarter of the Sugar Bowl.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Virginia Tech Hokies running back Tony Gregory (22) fumbles the ball, which was recovered by the Michigan Wolverines, during the second quarter of the BCS Allstate Sugar Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Virginia Tech Hokies running back David Wilson (4) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Kenny Demens (25) after gaining a first down during the Sugar Bowl.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Junior Hemingway (21) slips past Virginia Tech Hokies defensive backs as he runs to the end zone while scoring on a 45-yard touchdown pass during the Sugar Bowl.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Michigan’s Brendan Gibbons (34) kicks the game winning field goal in overtime against Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl. Michigan won 23-20.

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Jan. 3, 2012

Virginia Tech defensive end James Gayle (99) kneels on the field as Michigan celebrates its 23-20 win in overtime at the Sugar Bowl New Orleans.

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Jan. 3, 2012

The Michigan Wolverines celebrate as confetti falls after they won 23-20 against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Wisconsin Badgers’ running back Montee Ball leaps over John Boyett of the Oregon Ducks in the third quarter of the 98th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. The Ducks defeated the Badgers 45-38.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Wisconsin Badgers’ running back Montee Ball is tackled by Wade Keliikipi of the Oregon Ducks in the second quarter of the 98th Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Oregon's De'Anthony Thomas dashes along the sideline on a 64-yard touchdown during the second half of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson breaks free from a tackle from Oregon's Kiko Alonso during the first half of the Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Oregon Ducks’ running back LaMichael James, right, is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers’ defensive tackle Beau Allen, center, during the Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Wisconsin Badgers’ wide receiver Nick Toon catches an 18-yard touchdown against Ifo Ekpre-Olomu of the Oregon Ducks in the third quarter of the 98th Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Wisconsin Badgers’ wide receiver Jared Abbrederis fumbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks during the 98th Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Tight end Jacob Pedersen of the Wisconsin Badgers runs the ball after a catch as he is grabbed from behind by Michael Clay of the Oregon Ducks and another Ducks defender in the first half of the Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Wide receiver Lavasier Tuinei of the Oregon Ducks catches an 11-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at the 98th Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Oregon Ducks’ quarterback Darron Thomas, right, celebrates a fourth-quarter touchdown pass against the Wisconsin Badgers with teammate Kenjon Barner during the 98th Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Kiko Alonso, left, of the Oregon Ducks, intercepts a pass in front of tight end Jacob Pedersen of the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half of the 98th Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Kenjon Barner, center, of the Oregon Ducks, runs out onto the field after the Ducks defeated the Badgers 45-38 at the 98th Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Ducks’ quarterback Darron Thomas celebrates after the Ducks’ 45-38 victory against the Wisconsin Badgers at the 98th Rose Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert, right, intercepts a pass intended for Stanford tight end Coby Fleener during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. Oklahoma beat Stanford 41-38.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Stepfan Taylor of the Stanford Cardinals, left, runs the ball against Justin Gilbert of the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, center, throws under pressure from Oklahoma State defensive end Jamie Blatnick during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Stanford tight end Zach Ertz dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Oklahoma State during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

From left, Stanford defensive end Matthew Masifilo, safety Myles Muagututia and defensive tackle Jacob Gowan stop Oklahoma State wide receiver Isaiah Anderson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Ty Montgomery, bottom, of the Stanford Cardinals holds onto the ball for a reception but loses his helmet as he is tackled by Markelle Martin of the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the Fiesta Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden lunges across the goal line for a touchdown against Stanford during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Stanford running back Stepfan Taylor, center, is tackled by Oklahoma State cornerback Brodrick Brown, right, and linebacker Caleb Lavey, left, during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck (12) watches a missed field goal attempt to secure Oklahoma State’s 41-38 victory in overtime.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Justin Blackmon, center, of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, catches a 43-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinals during the Fiesta Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Quinn Sharp of the Oklahoma State Cowboys kicks a successful 22-yard field goal to win the game in overtime against the Stanford Cardinals during the Fiesta Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Stanford Cardinals’ kicker Jordan Williamson sits on the bench after losing in overtime to the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the Fiesta Bowl.

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Jan. 2, 2012

Justin Blackmon, center, of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, celebrates with the trophy after Oklahoma State won 41-38 in overtime against the Stanford Cardinals.

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