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Why a big day at the Big House meant a little more than usual for SMU's James Proche vs. Michigan

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UNIVERSITY PARK - Junior receiver James Proche had a big day Saturday at Michigan and his 11 catches for 166 yards at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Mich., was especially meaningful for him.

Proche spent a portion of his youth growing up in the Detroit area.

"For me and my uncle, it was huge," Proche said. "It was very emotional. I used to live in Detroit growing up from when I was 3 to 6 or 7.

"We used to talk about playing in that stadium. And having the game I had was pretty emotional.