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Images from the Michigan football team's 31-25 win over Air Force
By Melanie Maxwell
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Michigan fans tailgate before kickoff against Air Force on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans tailgate before kickoff against Air Force on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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A line of Michigan fans get pumped up before the game against Air Force on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans cheer from a third-story apartment on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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20-month-old Michigan fan Cammy Faust, Dearborn, reaches for a bubble as she plays in the grass while tailgating outside of Michigan Stadium before the Air Force game on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fan Morgan Bradford, 16, Ann Arbor, does pull-ups at a Marine booth outside of Michigan Stadium before the Air Force game on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans Gail and Bob Bacon, of Waterford, sing Sweet Caroline as they tailgate outside of Michigan Stadium before the Air Force game on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan players joke with running back Dennis Norfleet during warm ups at Michigan Stadium before the Air Force game on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke watches his players as they warm up at Michigan Stadium before the Air Force game on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke poses for a photo with his wife Laura and daughter Kelly on the field at Michigan Stadium before the Air Force game on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The reflection of Michigan Stadium in UM senior Noah Balsmeyer's glasses before the game on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan band enters the stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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A member of the Michigan color guard looks toward the field at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan marching band drum major Jeffrey McMahon moves across the field during their pre game show at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Representatives for former Michigan football player Bennie Oosterbann walk onto the field during a ceremony before the game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson reaches for the banner as the team runs onto the field at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A bald eagle flies over the field before the start of the Air Force game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A B-2 Stealth Bomber flies over Michigan Stadium during the National Anthem on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force quarter back Connor Dietz drops back to pass at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan tackles Air Force quarterback Connor Dietz during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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An Air Force assistant holds up a play card during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans hold up an American flag in the stands at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson losses his footing as he runs the ball during the first quarter against Air Force game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Senior quarterback Denard Robinson runs downfield for a 79-yard touchdown on the second play of the game against Air Force on Saturday. Michigan leads at halftime 14-10. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan fan is tossed in the air as fans celebrate a touchdown against Air Force during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Linebacker Desmond Morgan tackles Air Force wide receiver Ty MacArthur at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson looks to run past Air Force defense during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint attempts to move the ball around Air Force defensive back Brian Lindsay during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans reach over the rails to meet a flacon visiting from Air Force during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force defensive back Gavin McHenry wraps up Michigan wide receiver Devin Gardner during the first half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan linebacker Joe Bolden reaches after Air Force full back Mike DeWitt during the first half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive tackle Jibreel Black looks to take down Air Force quarterback Connor Diets during the first half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Defensive end Craig Roh and defensive tackle Jibreel Black pressure Air Force quarter back Connor Dietz at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force linebacker Josh Kusan makes an interception during the second quarter against Air Force game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force defensive back Christian Spears celebrates after an interception at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Michigan leads at halftime 14-10. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Cornerback J.T. Floyd (left) and safety Thomas Gordon (right) tackle Air Force ball carrier at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Michigan won 31-25. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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An Air Force hawk at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan flag team members watch the game from the sidelines during the first half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force linebacker Alex Means puts his helmet on in the first half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint runs the ball for yards during the first half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson runs the ball in for a touchdown minus a shoe in the third against Air Force at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan marching band members celebrate in the stands during the third quarter against Air Force at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force quarter back Connor Dietz evades Michigan defensive tackle Jibreel Black on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force wide receiver Chris Jordan reaches for a pass around Michigan defensive back Raymon Taylor during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan fan cheers from the stands during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Senior quarterback Denard Robinson throws at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan tight end Devin Funchess catches a ball with out a shoe for a gain at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan wide receiver Devin Gardner scores a touchdown as Air Force defensive back Christian Spears during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan wide receiver Devin Gardner celebrates with offensive linesman Ricky Barnum after scoring a touchdown during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan wide receiver Devin Gardner high fives senior quarterback Denard Robinson after a play during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive tackle Ondre Pipkins is tied up by Air Force offensive lineman Jordan Eason during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan defense tackles Air Force quarter back Connor Dietz on Saturday. Michigan won 31-25. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Linebacker Jake Ryan after he tackled Air Force quarter back Connor Dietz at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Wide receiver Jeremy Jackson is unable to hold on to the ball at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke speaks with defensive tackle Ondre Pipkins turing a break in the action during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force tight end Marcus Hendricks is brought down by Michigan linebacker Desmond Morgan during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force running back Cody Gets tumbles into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force running back Cody Getz attempts to outrun linebacker Jake Ryan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force celebrates completing a two-conversion against Michigan in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan running back Dennis Norfleet runs the ball during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan running back Dennis Norfleet looks to run the ball past Air Force's Wes Cobb during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Senior quarterback Denard Robinson makes a move against Air Force defense at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson throw the ball during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan tackles Air Force quarter back Connor Dietz at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan linebacker Joe Bolden helps take down Air Force full back Mike Dewitt during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive tackle Jibreel Black celebrates a play during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Air Force Head Coach Troy Calhoun at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Air Force lost to Michigan 31-25. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson carries the ball during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive end Frank Clark blocks a pass on Air Force's last drive at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Michigan won 31-25. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive end Craig Roh looks to block a throw by Air Force quarterback Connor Dietz during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan blocks a pass by Air Force Connor Dietz in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke greets Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun at center field after Michigan beat Air Forve 31-25 at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson embraces Air Force quarter back Connor Dietz after the game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Michigan won 31-25. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan running back Dennis Norfleet celebrates with his team after Michigan beat Air Force 31-25 at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Senior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates with Michigan fans after defeating Air Force 31-25 at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates with his team after Michigan beat Air Force 31-25 at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The media photographs senior quarterback Denard Robinson after the game on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson smiles as he runs off the field after Michigan beat Air Force 31-25 at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan survived a scare on Saturday, pulling out a 31-25 win over Air Force, who came into the game as three-touchdown underdogs.
Melanie Maxwell is a staff photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com or you can follow her on Twitter.