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Schembechler didn’t believe they could make the 52-yard field goal, so they called a pass. In the huddle, Wangler called the play, an in-route. Carter looked him straight in the eyes and said, “Wangs, you throw the ball to me.”

With six seconds left, Wangler dropped back. Carter split the defenders and caught a perfectly thrown pass from Wangler on the 20-yard line. An Indiana defender attempted to trip him at the 18, but off-balance Carter charged through it. Another defender made a diving attempt at his feet at the 5-yard line, but Carter plunged forward, stepping through the ill-fated tackle, and burst through the goal line.

The stadium erupted. The Wolverines charged the field, and fans poured over the stadium walls. Coach Schembechler bounded for joy, and famed announcer Bob Ufer screamed in exaltation. Victory was secured.

Anthony Carter had known he could win the game. He had confidence in his own ability and in his team. When the game is on the line, you want the ball in your best player’s hands, and without a doubt, Carter was the best player to secure a chance at victory for the 1979 Wolverines. Because of Carter’s confidence, the Wolverines won the game on one of the greatest single plays in the history of Michigan football.