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The most violent collision in the history of the Outback Bowl On January 1, 2013, the football world witnessed a "glitch in the matrix" level of physicality. Just one play after a controversial refereeing decision awarded Michigan a first down that they clearly hadn't earned, Jadeveon Clowney decided to take justice into his own hands. Lined up at defensive end, Clowney slanted inside, went completely unblocked, and met Michigan RB Vincent Smith at the exact moment of the handoff. The impact was so explosive that it looked like a special effect. Clowney didn't just tackle Smith; he detonated. Smith’s helmet was launched five yards into the air, the football popped loose like a wet bar of soap, and Clowney—with the reflexes of a cat—snatched the fumble out of the air with one hand before he even hit the ground. It remains the most played defensive highlight in SportsCenter history and served as the ultimate "audition tape" for Clowney's eventual No. 1 overall selection. Is this the s...

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