Michigan Dropped 42 Points in Big 10 Championship Win While Wearing a No. 42 Patch Honoring Tate Myre

Michigan honored Oxford High School football player Tate Myre on Saturday night with TM42 patches.  They then dropped 42 points on Iowa to take home their first Big 10 title since 2004.

Myre was killed by a school shooter.  According to reports he attempted to disarm the shooter before losing his own life.  His family was also in attendance for the Big 10 Championship Game.

We are proud to represent the state of Michigan and all of its communities. #OxfordStrong is #MichiganStrong pic.twitter.com/H7IoGtU7MI

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 3, 2021

Wow, the family of Oxford High School shooting victim Tate Myre were at midfield for the coin toss and are serving as honorary captains for Michigan.

Powerful tribute to honor a standout football player who’s life was tragically cut short. pic.twitter.com/uZlWIs1XPW

— Aaron Parseghian (@AaronParseghian) December 5, 2021

42 for 42. #OxfordStrong pic.twitter.com/NzVuDr65jc

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 5, 2021

It’s the type of thing you find in a Disney movie....Awesome.