Which tight end caught Brady's overtime touchdown pass in the 2000 Orange Bowl?
Answer
Shawn Thompson
Answer
Shawn Thompson
Shawn Thompson caught Tom Brady’s overtime touchdown pass in the 2000 Orange Bowl.
The play came in Michigan’s dramatic 35–34 victory over Alabama on January 1, 2000. In the first overtime possession, Brady rolled out and connected with Thompson for a 25-yard touchdown, giving the Wolverines the lead.
The game became even more memorable when Alabama answered with a touchdown but missed the extra point. That failure ended the first BCS bowl game to reach overtime and gave Michigan the win.
David Terrell is an easy name to confuse with Thompson because Terrell caught three touchdown passes from Brady earlier in the game. Anthony Thomas also scored for Michigan, but his touchdown came on a rushing play—not the decisive overtime pass.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026