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2016 Michigan Wolverines football team

The 2016 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the sport of college football during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolverines played in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan was led by head coach Jim Harbaugh, who was in his second season.

2016 Michigan Wolverines football
Orange Bowl, L 32–33 vs. Florida State
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionEast Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 10
APNo. 10
Record10–3 (7–2 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTim Drevno (2nd season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorDon Brown (1st season)
Base defense4–3
MVPJabrill Peppers
Captains
Home stadiumMichigan Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2015
2017 →
2016 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
No. 7 Penn State xy$   8 – 1     11 – 3  
No. 6 Ohio State x^   8 – 1     11 – 2  
No. 10 Michigan   7 – 2     10 – 3  
Indiana   4 – 5     6 – 7  
Maryland   3 – 6     6 – 7  
Michigan State   1 – 8     3 – 9  
Rutgers   0 – 9     2 – 10  
West Division
No. 9 Wisconsin xy   7 – 2     11 – 3  
Iowa   6 – 3     8 – 5  
Nebraska   6 – 3     9 – 4  
Minnesota   5 – 4     9 – 4  
Northwestern   5 – 4     7 – 6  
Illinois   2 – 7     3 – 9  
Purdue   1 – 8     3 – 9  
Championship: Penn State 38, Wisconsin 31
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

Coming off the team's first 10-win season in four years in Jim Harbaugh's first season as head coach in 2015, Michigan began the year with high expectations, being ranked seventh in the preseason AP Poll. They won their three non-conference games in dominant fashion. In the following two games, the Wolverines obtained a top-10 victory over Wisconsin. Michigan continued to win, rising to number two in the College Football Playoff rankings at 9–0 before falling on the road to Iowa on a last-second field goal. Two weeks later, Michigan traveled to Columbus, Ohio to face arch-rival Ohio State with an opportunity to claim a spot in the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game with a win. The Wolverines lost in double overtime, 27–30, ending the regular season in third in the Eastern Division behind Ohio State and Penn State. Michigan received an invitation to the 2016 Orange Bowl, where they lost to Florida State, 32–33 to end the year at 10–3.

The team was led by unanimous first-team All-American linebacker Jabrill Peppers, who was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, finishing in fifth. Cornerback Jourdan Lewis was also a consensus first-team All-American, as was tight end Jake Butt, who was the recipient of the John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. Quarterback Wilton Speight led the team in passing, finishing with 2,538 yards and 18 touchdowns on the year.

Preseason edit

In 2015, Michigan compiled a 10–3 record (6–2 in conference play) during the regular season and played the Florida Gators in the Citrus Bowl, where Michigan defeated the Gators 41–7. This was Michigan's best record since the 2011 season, which saw Michigan finish with an 11–2 record and a Sugar Bowl victory over Virginia Tech.

Michigan suffered staff attrition when defensive coordinator D. J. Durkin left the program to become the head coach at Maryland.[1] On December 21, 2015, Michigan officially announced the hiring of Don Brown as defensive coordinator.[2] On January 7, 2016, it was officially announced that John Baxter would be leaving Michigan to become the Special Teams coach at USC.[3] In response to both the Baxter and Durkin departures—Durkin had also coached linebackers for Michigan in addition to his position as defensive coordinator—Michigan promoted their recruiting coordinator Chris Partridge to Special Teams and Linebackers coach.[4] On February 18, 2016, Greg Jackson left Michigan to become the defensive backs coach of the Dallas Cowboys. He was replaced by Brian Smith, who most recently served as an assistant linebackers coach with the Philadelphia Eagles under Chip Kelly.[5]

 
Michigan Wolverines logo and the jumpman logo at the Nike, Inc. flagship store on the Magnificent Mile during the week before the opening game

The team conducted four of its spring practices at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida between February 29 and March 4, 2016, which coincided with the university's annual spring break. The final practice was held as an open practice for fans and recruits,[6] and saw an attendance of over 5,000 people. The practices were considered controversial, as coaches from the SEC and ACC protested what they believed to be an attempt to gain an upper hand in recruiting prospective athletes; however, at the time, no NCAA rules stated that the practices would not be allowed to take place.[7] Michigan also conducted several satellite camps—football camps meant to expose prospective student athletes to colleges who might otherwise not find and recruit them due to distance or other factors—in 22 states, Australia, and American Samoa following the NCAA's reversal of a ban enacted only months prior.[8]

Although agreed to many months earlier,[9][10] in April, the university announced it had signed an 11-year, $127.12 million contract with Nike, Inc. on March 16 that would go into effect on August 1, 2016, for 31 Michigan Wolverines sports teams to switch from wearing Adidas apparel to Nike.[11] The Wolverines became the first football program to wear the jumpman logo and every piece of football apparel donned by the team that is visible is Jordan Brand attire.[12][13] Michigan unveiled its new uniforms and gear during a ceremony at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant on August 2. Michigan alumna Dana Jacobson hosted the event, while former Wolverine great Charles Woodson was also in attendance.[14]

Recruiting edit

Position key edit

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits edit

Michigan's recruiting class consisted of 28 recruits, including seven that enrolled early. Michigan's recruiting class was ranked No. 6 by Scout, No. 4 by Rivals, and No. 6 by ESPN.[15][16][17] The highlight of the class was the consensus number one recruit in the country, Rashan Gary.[18][19]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Devin Asiasi
TE 		Concord, California De La Salle H.S. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 272 lb (123 kg) 5.08 Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Ben Bredeson
OL 		Hartland, Wisconsin Arrowhead H.S. 6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m) 293 lb (133 kg) 5.31 Jun 17, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Devin Bush Jr.
LB 		Pembroke Pines, Florida Flanagan H.S. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 224 lb (102 kg) 4.7 Dec 16, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Dylan Crawford
WR 		Rancho Santa Margarita, California Santa Margarita Catholic H.S. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.62 Jan 9, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Kingston Davis
RB 		Prattville, Alabama Prattville H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 242 lb (110 kg) 4.79 Apr 6, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Michael Dwumfour
DT 		Wayne, New Jersey Depaul Catholic H.S. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 282 lb (128 kg) 4.89 Jan 25, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Nick Eubanks
TE 		Plantation, Florida American Heritage H.S. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 4.69 Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Chris Evans
ATH 		Indianapolis, Indiana Ben Davis H.S. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 4.4 Jun 6, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Rashan Gary
DT 		Paramus, New Jersey Paramus Catholic H.S. 6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m) 290 lb (130 kg) 4.86 Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Devin Gil
DB 		Pembroke Pines, Florida Flanagan H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 204 lb (93 kg) 4.72 Jun 19, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Brad Hawkins Jr.
WR 		Camden, New Jersey Camden H.S. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 4.82 Jul 3, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Lavert Hill
CB 		Detroit, Michigan MLK H.S. 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 176 lb (80 kg) 4.41 Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Khaleke Hudson
ATH 		McKeesport, Pennsylvania McKeesport H.S. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 4.81 Jan 27, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Nate Johnson
WR 		Thompson's Station, Tennessee Independence H.S. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 4.5 Dec 12, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Ron Johnson
DE 		Camden, New Jersey Camden H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 221 lb (100 kg) 4.60 Jun 25, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Carlo Kemp
DE 		Boulder, Colorado Fairview H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 250 lb (110 kg) 4.80 Nov 8, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
David Long
CB 		Los Angeles, California Loyola H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 4.40 Jan 21, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Elysee Mbem-Bosse
LB 		Ellenwood, Georgia Cedar Grove H.S. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 228 lb (103 kg) 4.61 Jan 24, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Eddie McDoom
WR 		Winter Garden, Florida Atlantic H.S. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 4.65 Jan 27, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Sean McKeon
TE 		Dudley, Massachusetts Shepherd Hill H.S. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.52 Jun 15, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Josh Metellus
DB 		Pembroke Pines, Florida Flanagan H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) – Jun 17, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Ahmir Mitchell
WR 		Wayne, New Jersey DePaul Catholic H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 4.67 Aug 27, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Quinn Nordin
K 		Rockford, Michigan Rockford H.S. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) – Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Michael Onwenu
OL 		Detroit, Michigan Cass Tech H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 367 lb (166 kg) 5.52 Jun 2, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Brandon Peters
QB 		Avon, Indiana Avon H.S. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 4.85 Apr 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Stephen Spanellis
OL 		Baltimore, Maryland Gilman School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 290 lb (130 kg) 5.80 Jan 21, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Josh Uche
DE 		Miami, FL Columbus H.S. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 217 lb (98 kg) 4.60 Jan 24, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Kareem Walker
RB 		Wayne, New Jersey DePaul Catholic H.S. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 4.50 Dec 17, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 6   Rivals: 4  247Sports: 5  ESPN: 6
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Michigan Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  • "2016 Michigan Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  • "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 3, 2016.

Schedule edit

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 312:00 p.m.Hawaii*No. 7
ESPNW 63–3110,222[20]
September 1012:00 p.m.UCF*No. 5
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
ABCW 51–14109,295[21]
September 173:30 p.m.Colorado*No. 4
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
BTNW 45–28110,042[22]
September 243:30 p.m.Penn StateNo. 4
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
ABCW 49–10110,319[23]
October 13:30 p.m.No. 8 WisconsinNo. 4
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
ABCW 14–7111,846[24]
October 87:00 p.m.at RutgersNo. 4
ESPN2W 78–053,292[25]
October 223:30 p.m.Illinois No. 3
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (series)
BTNW 41–8111,103[26]
October 2912:00 p.m.at Michigan StateNo. 2
ESPNW 32–2375,802[27]
November 53:30 p.m.MarylandNo. 3
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
ESPNW 59–3110,626[28]
November 128:00 p.m.at IowaNo. 3
ABCL 13–1470,585[29]
November 193:30 p.m.IndianaNo. 3
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
ESPNW 20–10110,288[30]
November 2612:00 p.m.at No. 2 Ohio StateNo. 3
ABCL 27–30 2OT110,045[31]
December 308:00 p.m.vs. No. 11 Florida State*No. 6
ESPNL 32–3367,432[32]

Rankings edit

Further information: 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings

Entering the season, Michigan was ranked No. 7 in the AP Poll and No. 8 in the Coaches' Poll.[33] Following its opening victory over Hawaii, Michigan rose to No. 5 in the AP Poll and No. 6 in the Coaches' Poll,[34] and then rose to No. 4 in the AP Poll and No. 5 in the Coaches' Poll following its victory over UCF.[35] Michigan held serve in the polls following its victories over Colorado[36] and Penn State.[37] Michigan rose to No. 4 in the Coaches' Poll following its victory over Wisconsin,[38] and remained at No. 4 in both polls following its win over Rutgers.[39] Michigan rose to No. 3 in the AP Poll during its bye week.[40] Michigan rose to No. 2 in both polls following its victory over Michigan State and was ranked No. 3 in the season's first edition of the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings.[41] Following its loss to Iowa, Michigan fell to No. 4 in both polls, but remained at No. 3 in the CFP rankings.[42] Michigan rose to No. 3 in the AP Poll following its victory over Indiana, and remained at No. 4 in the Coaches' Poll, and No. 3 in the CFP rankings.[43]

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP7 (1) 5 (1) 4 (1) 4 (1) 4 (1) 4 (1) 4 (1) 3 (1) 2 (1) 2 (1) 2 (1) 435610
Coaches865554 (1)442 (1)23446610
CFPNot released333356Not released

Radio edit

Radio coverage for all games was broadcast statewide on The Michigan IMG Sports Network and on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. The radio announcers are Jim Brandstatter with play-by-play, Dan Dierdorf with color commentary, and Doug Karsch with sideline reports.[44]

Game summaries edit

Vs. Hawaii edit

See also: 2016 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team
Hawaii at Michigan
1 234Total
Rainbow Warriors 0 003 3
• #7 Wolverines 14 21217 63
  • Date: September 3
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 12:01 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:17
  • Game attendance: 110,222
  • Game weather: Mid 70s, Sunny and clear, W 10–15 MPH
  • Referee: Jerry McGinn
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham & Jerry Punch
Scoring summary
17:29MICHGrant Perry 12-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 7–0
11:25MICHJake Butt 19-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 14–0
211:21MICHAmara Darboh 5-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 21–0
210:36MICHLano Hill 27-yard interception return (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 28–0
26:07MICHChris Evans 18-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 35–0
313:44MICHChris Evans 43-yard run (Ryan Tice kick)MICH 42–0
310:51MICHChanning Stribling 51-yard interception return (Ryan Tice kick)MICH 49–0
3:18MICHKhalid Hill 4-yard run (Ryan Tice kick)MICH 56–0
412:30UHRigoberto Sanchez 55-yard field goalMICH 56–3
47:15MICHKaran Higdon 5-yard run (Ryan Tice kick)MICH 63–3

To open the season, Michigan hosted the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. This was the first meeting between the teams since 1998, which saw Michigan defeat Hawaii 48–17.[46]

Michigan won in a blowout, 63–3.[47] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 12-yard touchdown pass from Wilton Speight to Grant Perry and added to its lead with a 19-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Jake Butt. Michigan added 21 points in the second quarter via a five-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Amara Darboh, a Lano Hill 27-yard interception return for a touchdown (pick six), and an 18-yard touchdown run from freshman running back Chris Evans, which made the score 35–0 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan extended its lead early in the third quarter with a 43-yard touchdown run from Evans, and then added fourteen more points via a Channing Stribling 51-yard interception return for a touchdown and a four-yard touchdown run from Khalid Hill. Hawaii reduced Michigan's lead to 53 with a 55-yard field goal from Rigoberto Sanchez, but Michigan ended the scoring with a five-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon.[48]

Michigan's honorary captain for the game was NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, while former Wolverines Charles Woodson and Lamarr Woodley were also honored during the game. Michigan's 60-point margin of victory was the seventh highest margin of victory in program history and the highest since Michigan defeated Northwestern 69–0 in 1975. The game marked the fourth time in program history that Michigan did not punt during a game, and the first time since 2009 (against Delaware State). This was the first time Michigan had two pick sixes in a game since the 1999 Citrus Bowl against Arkansas and the first time since 2011 that it had two defensive touchdowns in one game. Thirty-three Wolverines made their collegiate debut, while seventeen true freshmen appeared in the game, setting a program record.[46] Evans—appearing in his first college game—rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries. He became just the third Wolverine true freshman to surpass 100 rushing yards in his collegiate debut, joining Walter Cross (104 yards, September 12, 1998) and Chris Perry (103 yards, September 2, 2000).[49]

Vs. UCF edit

See also: 2016 UCF Knights football team
UCF at Michigan
1 234Total
Knights 0 770 14
• #5 Wolverines 21 13107 51
  • Date: September 10
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 12:06 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:27
  • Game attendance: 109,295
  • Game weather: Mid 70s, Cloudy with rain, SW 15–25 MPH
  • Referee: John O'Neill
  • TV announcers (ABC): Steve Levy, Brian Griese & Todd McShay
Scoring summary
18:48MICHJake Butt 3-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 7–0
13:29MICHKhalid Hill 2-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 14–0
11:55MICHAmara Darboh 45-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 21–0
214:17MICHKenny Allen 24-yard field goalMICH 24–0
211:30MICHJake Butt 14-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 31–0
211:10UCFAdrian Killins 87-yard run (Matthew Wright kick)MICH 31–7
26:07MICHKenny Allen 36-yard field goalMICH 34–7
311:47MICHKhalid Hill 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 41–7
39:44MICHKenny Allen 37-yard field goalMICH 44–7
311:10UCFDontravious Wilson 34-yard run (Matthew Wright kick)MICH 44–14
410:24MICHAmara Darboh 30-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Ryan Tice kick)MICH 51–14

Following its opening game against Hawaii, Michigan hosted the Central Florida (UCF) Knights. This was the first ever meeting between the two teams.[51]

Michigan won in another lopsided victory, 51–14.[52] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a three-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Butt, and added to its lead via a two-yard touchdown run from Hill and a 45-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Darboh. Michigan added 13 points in the second quarter via a 24-yard, and 36-yard field goal from Allen, and a 14-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Butt. UCF reduced Michigan's lead to 27 points via an 87-yard touchdown run from Adrian Killins, which made the score 34–7 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan extended its lead in the third quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Hill and a 37-yard field goal by Allen. UCF reduced Michigan's lead to 30 points via a 34-yard touchdown run from Dontravious Wilson. Michigan ended the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Darboh.[53]

Michigan posted back-to-back 50-plus-point performances for the first time since 1992. Michigan combined for 114 total points in its first two games of the season, the most in program history in more than 100 years.[51][54] Over his first two games, Speight has seven touchdown passes, tying him with John Navarre for the most touchdown passes in the first two games of a season by a Michigan quarterback. Butt had seven receptions with two touchdowns for the first multi-touchdown game of his career. Butt's seven receptions give him 100 for his career, moving him into third place for career receptions by a tight end.[51]

Vs. Colorado edit

See also: 2016 Colorado Buffaloes football team
Colorado at Michigan
1 234Total
Buffaloes 21 070 28
• #4 Wolverines 7 17147 45
  • Date: September 17
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 3:42 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:22
  • Game attendance: 110,042
  • Game weather: Mid 70s, Cloudy with possible rain, SW 10–15 MPH
  • Referee: Mike Cannon
  • TV announcers (BTN): Kevin Kugler, Matt Millen & Lisa Byington
Scoring summary
112:37COLODevin Ross 37-yard pass from Sefo Liufau (Diego Gonzalez kick)COLO 7–0
111:48COLODere McCartney 18-yard fumble return (Diego Gonzalez kick)COLO 14–0
18:27MICHGrant Perry 6-yard blocked punt return (Kenny Allen kick)COLO 14–7
13:49COLODevin Ross 6-yard pass from Sefo Liufau (Diego Gonzalez)COLO 21–7
28:49MICHJehu Chesson 17-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)COLO 21–14
21:59MICHKenny Allen 39-yard field goalCOLO 21–17
2:33MICHAmara Darboh 45-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 24–21
314:02MICHShay Fields 70-yard pass from Sefo Liufau (Diego Gonzalez kick)COLO 28–24
313:16MICHDe'Veon Smith 42-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 31–28
33:06MICHTy Isaac 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 38–28
411:27MICHJabrill Peppers 54-yard punt return (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 45–28

After playing UCF, Michigan hosted the Colorado Buffaloes. This was the first meeting between the schools since 1997, which saw Michigan win its opener en route to a national championship.[56]

Michigan overcame a 14-point first quarter deficit and won the game 45–28. This was the 14th time that Michigan has overcome a deficit of 14 points or more to win.[57] Colorado opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 37-yard touchdown pass from Sefo Liufau to Devin Ross and added to its lead via an 18-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown by Dere McCartney. Michigan responded with a six-yard blocked punt touchdown return by Grant Perry, which reduced Colorado's lead to seven points. Colorado regained its 14-point lead via a six-yard touchdown pass from Liufau to Devin Ross. Michigan responded with 17 unanswered points in the second quarter: a 17-yard touchdown run from Jehu Chesson, a 39-yard field goal by Kenny Allen, and a 45-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Darboh, which made the score 24–21 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Colorado regained the lead in the third quarter via a 70-yard touchdown pass from Liufau to Shay Fields; Liufau suffered an injury on the play and was replaced by Steven Montez for the remainder of the game. Michigan then regained the lead with a 42-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith. Michigan added to its lead with a one-yard touchdown run from Ty Isaac, and then ended the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 54-yard punt return for a touchdown from Jabrill Peppers.[58]

Michigan's honorary captains for the game were former Michigan and then-current New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick. Michigan has combined for 159 total points over its first three games of the 2016 season, the most over that stretch in program history. Michigan scored two touchdowns off punts returns in a single game for just the second time in program history, and the first time since 1954. Jake Butt posted seven receptions for 87 yards and moved into third among Michigan's all-time leaders in receiving yards by a tight end with 1,292.[56]

Vs. Penn State edit

See also: 2016 Penn State Nittany Lions football team
Penn State at Michigan
1 234Total
Nittany Lions 0 037 10
• #4 Wolverines 14 14714 49
  • Date: September 24
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 3:41 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:20
  • Game attendance: 110,319
  • Game weather: Low 70s, Mostly sunny, N 10–15 MPH
  • Referee: Dan Capron
  • TV announcers (ABC): Dave Flemming, Brian Griese & Todd McShay
Scoring summary
19:51MICHKhalid Hill 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 7–0
13:57MICHDe'Veon Smith 2-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 14–0
214:09MICHDevin Asiasi 3-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 21–0
20:46MICHKaran Higdon 2-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 28–0
311:31PSUTyler Davis 21-yard field goalMICH 28–3
32:42MICHChris Evans 3-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 35–3
411:22PSUChris Godwin 8-yard pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis kick)MICH 35–10
46:11MICHKaran Higdon 40-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 42–10
42:04MICHTy Isaac 3-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 49–10

Following its game against Colorado, Michigan began its Big Ten portion of the schedule when it hosted the Penn State Nittany Lions. Michigan defeated Penn State 28–16 in the previous meeting.[60]

Michigan won in another blowout, 49–10.[61] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Khalid Hill, and a two-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith. Michigan added to its lead in the second quarter via a three-yard touchdown pass from Wilton Speight to Devin Asiasi, and a two-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon, which made the score 28–0 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Penn State reduced Michigan's lead to 25 with a 21-yard field goal by Tyler Davis in the third quarter. Michigan responded with a three-yard touchdown run from Chris Evans. Penn State opened the scoring in the fourth quarter via an eight-yard pass from Trace McSorley to Chris Godwin. Michigan responded with a 40-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon, before Ty Isaac added the final points of the game via a three-yard touchdown run.[62]

Michigan's honorary captain for the game was alumnus Don Graham, the founder of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute. Michigan has combined for 208 total points over its first four games of the 2016 season, the most over that stretch in program history. Michigan has scored 40 or more points in each of its first four games for the first time since 1947. Michigan posted a season best six sacks, the most in a game since 2014 against Northwestern.[60]

With the win, the Wolverines also retook the all time college football winning percentage from its rival Notre Dame.

Vs. Wisconsin edit

See also: 2016 Wisconsin Badgers football team
Wisconsin at Michigan
1 234Total
#8 Badgers 0 070 7
• #4 Wolverines 0 707 14
  • Date: October 1
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 3:41 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:21
  • Game attendance: 111,846
  • Game weather: High 60s, Cloudy possible rain, SE 10–15 MPH
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (ABC): Steve Levy, Brian Griese & Todd McShay
Scoring summary
214:56MICHKhalid Hill 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 7–0
38:03WISDare Ogunbowale 17-yard pass from Alex Hornibrook (Andrew Endicott kick)Tie 7–7
47:56MICHAmara Darboh 46-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Ryan Tice kick)MICH 14–7

After facing Penn State, Michigan hosted the Wisconsin Badgers. Despite being in the same conference, these teams had not met since 2010, when Wisconsin defeated Michigan 48–28.[64]

Michigan defeated Wisconsin in a defensive battle, 14–7.[65] After neither team scored in the first quarter, Michigan opened the scoring in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Khalid Hill, which made the score 7–0 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Wisconsin responded in the third quarter with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Alex Hornibrook to Dare Ogunbowale. Michigan re-gained the lead and ended the scoring in the fourth quarter via a 46-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Darboh.[66]

Michigan's honorary captain for the game was former faculty athletics representative, and current University of Michigan English professor Anne Curzan. The win was Michigan's first over a top-10 opponent since beating Wisconsin in 2008, 27–25,[64] ending a streak of 12 consecutive such losses (including two under Harbaugh).[67] Michigan was 0 for 3 on Field Goal attempts.[68]

At Rutgers edit

See also: 2016 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team
Michigan at Rutgers
1 234Total
• #4 Wolverines 14 291421 78
Scarlet Knights 0 000 0
  • Date: October 8
  • Location: High Point Solutions Stadium
    Piscataway, NJ
  • Game start: 7:10 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:26
  • Game attendance: 53,292
  • Game weather: 65º F, Rainy, W 2 MPH
  • Referee: Mike Cannon
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Jason Benetti, Kelly Stouffer & Paul Carcaterra
Scoring summary
17:44MICHTy Isaac 4-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 7–0
14:27MICHJehu Chesson 30-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 14–0
214:55MICHJabrill Peppers 7-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 21–0
211:57MICHKhalid Hill 1-yard run (Garrett Moores 2-point rush successful)MICH 29–0
27:18MICHKhalid Hill 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 36–0
22:10MICHJabrill Peppers 4-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 43–0
310:28MICHKhalid Hill 11-yard pass from John O'Korn (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 50–0
38:17MICHKaran Higdon 15-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 57–0
412:45MICHBobby Henderson 13-yard run (Ryan Tice kick)MICH 64–0
49:20MICHKaran Higdon 44-yard run (Ryan Tice kick)MICH 71–0
47:56MICHTy Isaac 34-yard run (Ryan Tice kick)MICH 78–0

After its game against Wisconsin, Michigan traveled to New Jersey to face Rutgers in Michigan's first road game of the season. Michigan defeated Rutgers 49–16 in the previous meeting.[70]

Michigan won in a historic blowout, 78–0.[71] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a four-yard touchdown run from Ty Isaac. Michigan added to its lead via a 30-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Chesson. Michigan added 29 points in the second quarter via a seven-yard touchdown run from Peppers, two one-yard touchdown runs from Hill, a two-point conversion Garrett Moores rush, and a four-yard touchdown run from Peppers, which made the score 43–0 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan added 14 points in the third quarter via an 11-yard touchdown pass from John O'Korn to Hill, and a 15-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon. Michigan added 21 points in the fourth quarter via a 13-yard touchdown run from Bobby Henderson, a 44-yard touchdown run from Higdon, and a 34-yard touchdown run from Isaac.[72]

The game was a statistical domination for Michigan. Michigan accumulated 600 yards of offense and eleven touchdowns (nine rushing, two passing); the nine rushing touchdowns tied for the most in modern program history.[73] Khalid Hill recorded three touchdown scores, making him the first Michigan player with three or more scores since Chesson had four in 2015 against Indiana. Michigan improved to 6–0 for the first time since 2011 and recorded its first shutout since the previous season against Northwestern. Michigan's defense held Rutgers to only 39 total yards, two first downs, 14 three-and-outs and 0-for-17 on third down. Michigan recorded its largest margin of victory—during either conference or non-conference play—since it defeated Chicago 85–0 in 1939. This was also the largest margin of victory in any Big Ten game since the same Michigan victory over Chicago.[70] The defeat was Rutgers' worst loss since an 82–0 loss to Princeton in 1888.[74]

Vs. Illinois edit

See also: 2016 Illinois Fighting Illini football team
Illinois at Michigan
(Homecoming game)
1 234Total
Fighting Illini 0 008 8
• #3 Wolverines 21 1037 41
  • Date: October 22
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 3:36 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:11
  • Game attendance: 111,103
  • Game weather: Low 50s, Partly cloudy, NW 20–30 MPH
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (BTN): Kevin Kugler, Matt Millen & Lisa Byington
Scoring summary
110:23MICHJake Butt 3-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 7–0
17:52MICHTyrone Wheatley 21-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 14–0
11:01MICHKhalid Hill 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 21–0
211:00MICHDe'Veon Smith 4-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 28–0
20:00MICHKenny Allen 23-yard field goalMICH 31–0
30:43MICHKenny Allen 27-yard field goalMICH 34–0
410:22ILLMalik Turner 43-yard pass from Jeff George, Jr. (Zach Grant pass from Jeff George, Jr.)MICH 34–8
48:48MICHKaran Higdon 45-yard run (Ryan Tice kick)MICH 41–8

Following its clash with Rutgers and its bye week, Michigan hosted the Illinois Fighting Illini for its homecoming game. This was the first meeting between the schools since 2012, which saw Michigan defeat Illinois 45–0.[76]

Michigan won the game, 41–8.[77] Michigan scored 21 points in the first quarter via a three-yard touchdown pass from Wilton Speight to Jake Butt, a 21-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Tyrone Wheatley Jr., and a one-yard touchdown run from Khalid Hill. Michigan added to its lead in the second with a four-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith, and a 23-yard field goal by Kenny Allen, which made the score 31–0 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan added to its lead with a 27-yard field goal by Allen in the third quarter. Illinois responded in the fourth quarter with a 43-yard touchdown pass from Jeff George Jr. to Malik Turner, and a two-point conversion pass from George to Zach Grant, before Michigan added the final points of the game via a 45-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon.[78]

Michigan's honorary captain for the game was MLB Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. Michigan improved to 7–0 for the first time since 2006. Jake Butt recorded his fourth touchdown of the season—the 11th of his career—to gain sole possession of second place on Michigan's list of career touchdowns by a tight end, four behind leader Jerame Tuman (15). Amara Darboh extended his streak of consecutive games with a catch to 27 and now holds sole possession of the sixth spot among Michigan leaders in the category. Michigan's defense held Illinois to 172 total yards, and without a passing yard in the first half. This was the fourth straight game that Michigan has held an opponent to less than 200 yards.[76]

At Michigan State edit

See also: 2016 Michigan State Spartans football team
Michigan at Michigan State
(Paul Bunyan Trophy)
1 234Total
• #2 Wolverines 7 2005 32
Spartans 7 3013 23
  • Date: October 29
  • Location: Spartan Stadium
    East Lansing, MI
  • Game start: 12:01 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:46
  • Game attendance: 75,802
  • Game weather: 68º F, Overcast, WSW 11 MPH
  • Referee: Don Willard
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen, Brock Huard & Allison Williams
Scoring summary
17:58MSULJ Scott 5-yard run (Michael Geiger kick)MSU 7–0
14:30MICHJabrill Peppers 3-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)Tie 7–7
212:19MICHDe'Veon Smith 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 14–7
29:24MSUMichael Geiger 52-yard field goalMICH 14–10
26:41MICHKenny Allen 23-yard field goalMICH 17–10
2:39MICHDe'Veon Smith 5-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 24–10
20:00MICHKenny Allen 23-yard field goalMICH 27–10
414:42MICHKenny Allen 45-yard field goalMICH 30–10
47:31MSUMonty Madaris 20-yard pass form Brian Lewerke (Michael Geiger kick)MICH 30–17
40:01MSUDonnie Corley 20-yard pass form Tyler O'Connor (Tyler O'Connor run failed)MICH 30–23
40:01MICHJabrill Peppers defensive PAT returnMICH 32–23

After its homecoming game against Illinois, Michigan traveled to East Lansing to face its in-state rival, the Michigan State Spartans, for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Michigan State defeated Michigan 27–23 in the previous season after returning a fumbled snap for a touchdown with no time remaining in the game.[80]

Michigan defeated Michigan State, 32–23, for its first win against the Spartans since 2012 and its first win at Spartan Stadium since 2007.[81] Michigan State opened the scoring in the first quarter with a five-yard touchdown run from LJ Scott, which capped off an opening drive that lasted seven minutes and two seconds. Michigan responded with a three-yard touchdown run from Jabrill Peppers and then took the lead in the second quarter with a one-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith. Michigan State reduced Michigan's lead to four with a 52-yard field goal from Michael Geiger, but Kenny Allen answered with a 23-yard field goal for Michigan. Michigan scored twice in the final minute of the half with a five-yard touchdown run from Smith and another 23-yard field goal from Allen, which gave Michigan a 27–10 lead at half-time. Michigan extended its lead to 20 in the fourth quarter with a 45-yard field goal from Allen, and coasted from there. Michigan State reduced Michigan's lead to seven points with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Tyler O'Connor to Donnie Corley with :01 left on the clock. On an ensuing two-point conversion attempt, O'Connor fumbled the ball and Peppers returned it for a two-point conversion for Michigan to close out the game.[82]

Michigan improved to 8–0 for the first time since 2006. Michigan's 5–0 record in Big Ten play is the best start to conference play for Michigan since its 6–0 start in 2007. With three receptions today, Jake Butt passed Jim Mandich (119 catches) for the second-most receptions by a tight end in Michigan history. Butt now has 121 career catches.[80]

Vs. Maryland edit

See also: 2016 Maryland Terrapins football team
Maryland at Michigan
1 234Total
Terrapins 0 003 3
• #2 Wolverines 14 211014 59
  • Date: November 5
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 3:35 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:09
  • Game attendance: 110,626
  • Game weather: Mid 60s, Sunny some clouds, SW 10–15 MPH
  • Referee: Jeff Servinski
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Steve Levy, Brian Griese & Todd McShay
Scoring summary
19:50MICHAmara Darboh 34-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 7–0
12:56MICHWilton Speight 10-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 14–0
29:15MICHDe'Veon Smith 3-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 21–0
23:52MICHKhalid Hill 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 28–0
20:42MICHJehu Chesson 33-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 35–0
310:00MICHKenny Allen 29-yard field goalMICH 38–0
30:00MICHDe'Veon Smith 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 45–0
410:34UMDAdam Greene 37-yard field goalMICH 45–3
49:07MICHDe'Veon Smith 2-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 52–3
43:26MICHKekoa Crawford 9-yard pass from John O'Korn (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 59–3

After facing Michigan State, Michigan hosted the Maryland Terrapins. Maryland was led by Michigan's former defensive coordinator D. J. Durkin. In the 2015 contest, Michigan defeated Maryland, 28–0.[84]

Michigan won in another blowout, 59–3.[85] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 34-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Darboh. Michigan added to its lead via a ten-yard touchdown run from Speight. Michigan added 21 points in the second quarter via a three-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith, a one-yard touchdown run from Khalid Hill and a 33-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Chesson, which made the score 35–0 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan added 10 points in the third quarter via a 29-yard field goal from Kenny Allen, and a one-yard touchdown run from Smith. Maryland opened the scoring in the fourth quarter via a 37-yard field goal from Adam Greene, for their only points of the game. Michigan responded with 14 points via a two-yard touchdown run from Smith, his third rushing touchdown of the game, and a nine-yard touchdown pass from John O'Korn to Kekoa Crawford.[86]

Michigan improved to 9–0 for the first time since 2006. Wilton Speight set a program record for the most passing yards in the first half with 292 yards. The previous record-holder was Denard Robinson, who had 262 vs. Illinois in 2010. This was the first game the Wolverine offense featured a 300-yard passer (Wilton Speight, 362), a 100-yard rusher (De'Veon Smith, 114) and a 100-yard receiver (Jehu Chesson, 112) since October 19, 2013, vs. Indiana. Jake Butt became the program's all-time leader for receiving yards from a tight end (1,521), surpassing the previous record set by Jim Mandich (1,508). Michigan's defense combined for 13 tackles-for loss, tying a season record.[84]

At Iowa edit

See also: 2016 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
Michigan at Iowa
1 234Total
#2 Wolverines 3 703 13
• Hawkeyes 0 833 14
  • Date: November 12
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium
    Iowa City, IA
  • Game start: 7:12 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:19
  • Game attendance: 70,585
  • Game weather: 41º F, Mostly cloudy, S 4 MPH
  • Referee: John O'Neill
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit & Samantha Ponder
Scoring summary
14:00MICHKenny Allen 26-yard field goalMICH 3–0
28:56MICHTy Isaac 7-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 10–0
26:31IOWAJaleel Johnson safetyMICH 10–2
21:27IOWAAkrum Wadley 3-yard pass from C. J. Beathard (C. J. Beathard pass failed)MICH 10–8
39:55IOWAKeith Duncan 25-yard field goalIOWA 11–10
49:35MICHKenny Allen 51-yard field goalMICH 13–11
40:00IOWAKeith Duncan 33-yard field goalIOWA 14–13

After hosting Maryland, Michigan traveled to Iowa City, Iowa to face the Iowa Hawkeyes. This was the first meeting between the two schools since Iowa defeated Michigan 24–21 in 2013.[88]

Iowa upset Michigan, 13–14.[89] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 26-yard field goal from Kenny Allen. Michigan extended its lead in the second quarter via a seven-yard touchdown run from Ty Isaac. Iowa responded with a Jaleel Johnson safety and a three-yard touchdown pass from C. J. Beathard to Akrum Wadley, which made the score 10–8 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Iowa took their first lead of the game via a 25-yard field goal from Keith Duncan. Michigan responded with a 51-yard field goal from Allen, to regain the lead, before Duncan scored the game-winning 33-yard field goal as time expired.[90]

Michigan's 37 rushing scores are the third most for the team since 1970, trailing only the 43 touchdowns scored by the 1976 team and the 47 scored by the 1971 team.[88] The game was similar to the 1985 match-up between the two teams, when No. 1 ranked Iowa defeated No. 2 ranked Michigan, quarterbacked by now Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, on a game-winning field goal from Rob Houghtlin as time expired. After losses by No. 3 ranked Clemson, and No. 4 ranked Washington earlier in the day, and the loss by No. 2 ranked Michigan, this marked the first time since October 19, 1985 that Nos. 2–4 all lost on the same day.[91] In the days following the game, it was erroneously reported by blogger Brian Cook of the "mgoblog" fan website that Speight had endured a broken collarbone during the game and may be lost for the rest of the season.[92] However, he returned for the game against Ohio State.

Vs. Indiana edit

See also: 2016 Indiana Hoosiers football team
Indiana at Michigan
1 234Total
Hoosiers 0 730 10
• #4 Wolverines 0 3170 20
  • Date: November 19
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 3:35 EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:14
  • Game attendance: 110,288
  • Game weather: High 30s, Cloudy, rain/snow, NW 20–30 MPH
  • Referee: Jerry McGinn
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch, Greg McElroy & Tom Luginbill
Scoring summary
28:48MICHKenny Allen 28-yard field goalMICH 3–0
24:00INDCamion Patrick 2-yard run (Griffin Oakes kick)IND 7–3
39:40MICHKenny Allen 33-yard field goalIND 7–6
35:21INDGriffin Oakes 24-yard field goalIND 10–6
34:02MICHDe'Veon Smith 34-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 13–10
30:29MICHDe'Veon Smith 39-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 20–10

Following its game against Iowa, Michigan played its final home game against Indiana. Michigan defeated Indiana 48–41 in double overtime the previous season.[94]

Michigan defeated Indiana, 20–10.[95] After neither team scored in the first quarter, Michigan opened the scoring in the second quarter via a 28-yard field goal from Kenny Allen. Indiana responded with a two-yard touchdown run from Camion Patrick, which made the score 7–3 in favor of Indiana at half-time. Michigan reduced Indiana's lead to one point via a 33-yard field goal from Allen. Indiana extended its lead in the third quarter via a 24-yard field goal from Griffin Oakes. Michigan responded with 14 unanswered points via two touchdown runs from De'Veon Smith, one from 34-yards, and one from 39-yards.[96]

Michigan improved to 10–1, achieving back-to-back double-digit win seasons for the first time since 2002–03. It is the 28th time in program history that Michigan reached 10 wins. Jim Harbaugh is one of only two coaches in program history to win 10 games in each of his first two seasons as head coach, joining Fielding Yost (1901–02). Senior quarterback John O'Korn made his first start since the 2014 season. With two pass breakups against the Hoosiers, cornerback Jourdan Lewis upped his career total to 43 to tie Leon Hall (2003–06) for the most in Michigan history.[94]

At Ohio State edit

See also: 2016 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
Michigan at Ohio State
(The Game)
1 234OT2OTTotal
#3 Wolverines 0 107073 27
• #2 Buckeyes 0 77376 30
  • Date: November 26
  • Location: Ohio Stadium
    Columbus, OH
  • Game start: 12:00 EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:51
  • Game attendance: 110,045
  • Game weather: 43º F, Partly cloudy, W 10 MPH
  • Referee: Daniel Capron
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Samantha Ponder, Tom Rinaldi
Scoring summary
213:31MICHKenny Allen 28-yard field goalMICH 3–0
24:03OSUMalik Hooker 16-yard interception return (Durbin Tyler kick)OSU 7–3
20:06MICHKhalid Hill 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 10–7
36:37MICHKhalid Hill 8-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)MICH 17–7
31:06OSUMike Weber 1-yard run (Tyler Durbin kick)MICH 17–14
40:01OSUDurbin Tyler 23-yard field goalTie 17–17
OT0:00OSUJ. T. Barrett 7-yard run (Tyler Durbin kick)OSU 24–17
OT0:00MICHAmara Darboh 5-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)Tie 24–24
2OT0:00MICHKenny Allen 37-yard field goalMICH 27–24
2OT0:00OSUCurtis Samuel 15-yard runOSU 30–27

Following its home finale against Indiana, Michigan faced its arch-rivals, the Ohio State Buckeyes, in the 113th meeting of "The Game". In the previous meeting, Ohio State defeated Michigan for the fourth consecutive year, winning 42–13.[97]

Michigan lost to Ohio State 27–30 in double overtime. After neither team scored in the first quarter, Michigan opened the scoring in the second quarter via a 28-yard field goal from Kenny Allen. Ohio State responded with a 16-yard interception return from Malik Hooker. Michigan closed the scoring in the first half via a one-yard touchdown run from Khalid Hill, which made the score 10–7 in favor of Michigan at halftime. Michigan extended their lead in the third quarter via an eight-yard touchdown pass from Wilton Speight to Hill. Ohio State reduced Michigan's lead to three points via a one-yard touchdown run from Mike Weber, before Tyler Durbin recorded a 23-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter to tie the game and force overtime. In overtime, Ohio State scored via a seven-yard touchdown run from J. T. Barrett. Michigan responded with a five-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Amara Darboh to force double overtime. In double overtime, Michigan scored via a 37-yard field goal from Allen, before Curtis Samuel recorded a 15-yard touchdown run to win the game, after J. T. Barrett was ruled to have converted a 4th down on the previous play.[98] Whether Barrett's 4th down play had been successful or not would be a major point of discussion following the game.[99]

Dave Adolph served as honorary captain for both Michigan and Ohio State. The game marked the 11th time that Michigan and Ohio State took the field both in the nation's top-five rankings; and is just the second time that both programs were ranked in the nation's top three. The other was the No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in 2006 at Ohio Stadium. The game also marked the first overtime in the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. Michigan's defense recorded a season-best eight sacks against Ohio State. It is the program's most since posting nine against Notre Dame on September 15, 2007. The Wolverines have recorded at least three sacks in each of the last four games. Wide receiver Amara Darboh surpassed the 2,000-yard receiving milestone in the contest. Darboh caught eight passes for 68 receiving yards, upping his career total to 2,026. Darboh has recorded a reception in 32 consecutive games, earning a share of the fourth spot among Michigan's all-time leaders in the category. He is tied with Marquise Walker (1998–2001).[97]

The Big Ten fined Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and the school $10,000 for violating their sportsmanship policy after he was critical of the officiating crew at a post-game press conference.[100]

Statistics

Statistic OSU MICH
Total Yards 330 310
Passing Yards 124 219
Rushing Yards 206 91
Penalties 2–6 7–59
Turnovers 1 3
Time of Possession 28:47 31:13
Statistic OSU MICH
Passing J. T. Barrett (124) Wilton Speight (219)
Rushing J. T. Barrett (125) De'Veon Smith (60)
Receiving Noah Brown (40) Amara Darboh (68)

Vs. Florida State edit

Main article: 2016 Orange Bowl
See also: 2016 Florida State Seminoles football team
Michigan vs. Florida State
(Orange Bowl)
1 234Total
#6 Wolverines 3 3917 32
• #10 Seminoles 17 3013 33
  • Date: December 30
  • Location: Hard Rock Stadium
    Miami Gardens, FL
  • Game start: 8:11 EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:42
  • Game attendance: 67,432
  • Referee: Matt Austin
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Steve Levy, Brian Griese & Todd McShay
Scoring summary
112:47FSUDalvin Cook 2-yard run (Roberto Aguayo kick)FSU 7–0
19:11MICHKenny Allen 19-yard field goalFSU 7–3
17:31FSURoberto Aguayo 42-yard field goalFSU 10–3
12:49FSUNyqwan Murray 92-yard pass from Deondre Francois (Roberto Aguayo kick)FSU 17–3
29:36MICHKenny Allen 28-yard field goalFSU 17–6
24:49FSURoberto Aguayo 38-yard field goalFSU 20–6
37:34MICHKenny Allen 37-yard field goalFSU 20–9
30:54MICHMike McCray 14-yard interception return (Wilton Speight pass failed)FSU 20–15
411:38FSUDeondre Francois 3-yard run (Roberto Aguayo kick)FSU 27–15
45:22MICHKhalid Hill 8-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen kick)FSU 27–22
41:57MICHChris Evans 30-yard run (Wilton Speight pass to Amara Darboh)MICH 30–27
40:36FSUNyqwan Murray 12-yard pass from Deondre Francois (Roberto Aguayo kick blocked)FSU 33–30
40:36MICHJosh Metellus 98-yard defensive conversionFSU 33–32

On December 4, Michigan was selected to play in the Orange Bowl against the Florida State Seminoles. Michigan lost the previous meeting in 1991, by a score of 51–31. This was Michigan's 45th bowl game appearance, and third appearance in the Orange Bowl.[101]

Playing without Heisman Trophy finalist Jabrill Peppers, Michigan lost to Florida State, 33–32.[102] Florida State opened the scoring in the first quarter via a two-yard touchdown run from Dalvin Cook. Michigan responded with a 19-yard field goal from Kenny Allen. Florida State extended its lead with a 42-yard field goal from Roberto Aguayo and a 92-yard touchdown pass from Deondre Francois to Nyqwan Murray. The teams exchanged field goals in the second quarter, a 28-yard field goal from Allen, and a 38-yard field goal from Roberto Aguayo, which made the score 20–6 in favor of Florida State at half-time. Michigan scored nine points in the third quarter on a 37-yard field goal from Allen, and a 14-yard interception return from Mike McCray, reducing Florida State's lead to five points. Florida State extended its lead in the fourth quarter via a three-yard run from Francois. Michigan responded with 15 unanswered points via an eight-yard touchdown pass from Wilton Speight to Khalid Hill, and a 30-yard touchdown run from Chris Evans to take their first lead of the game. Florida State responded with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Francois to Murray. Florida State's extra point was blocked by Chris Wormley, and Josh Metellus returned it the length of the field for a defensive conversion, making the score 33–32 in favor of the Seminoles. Michigan took over possession at its 25-yard line following the kickoff but was unable to get anything going as a fourth-down pass was intercepted near midfield to seal the game.[103]

Michigan finished the season with 534 points scored, fifth all-time trailing only the 1901–1904 point-a-minute teams. In finishing three-for-three on the day in field goals, Kenny Allen was one shy of the program record for most consecutive field goals made (16). Allen finished his career at 37-for-45, an 82.2-percent clip, just short of passing Bob Bergeron (29-of-35; 82.9 percent) as Michigan's all-time most accurate field goal kicker (minimum of 15 attempts). He also closes his career a perfect 95-for-95 on point-after attempts, tied with 10 others atop the program charts. Wide receiver Amara Darboh finished his career with at least one catch in 33 straight games, the fourth-longest streak in program history. Jeremy Gallon owns the record at 39 consecutive games.[104]

2017 NFL Draft edit

Main article: 2017 NFL Draft
Rnd. Pick No. NFL team Player Pos. College Conf. Notes
1 25 Cleveland Browns Jabrill Peppers  S Michigan Big Ten
1 28 Dallas Cowboys Taco Charlton  DE Michigan Big Ten
3 74 Baltimore Ravens Chris Wormley  DT Michigan Big Ten
3 92 Dallas Cowboys Jourdan Lewis  CB Michigan Big Ten
3 95 Seattle Seahawks Lano Hill  S Michigan Big Ten
3* 106 Seattle Seahawks Amara Darboh  WR Michigan Big Ten
4 120 Minnesota Vikings Ben Gedeon  LB Michigan Big Ten
4* 138 Cincinnati Bengals Ryan Glasgow  DT Michigan Big Ten
4* 139 Kansas City Chiefs Jehu Chesson  WR Michigan Big Ten
5 145 Denver Broncos Jake Butt  TE Michigan Big Ten
6 197 New York Jets Jeremy Clark  CB Michigan Big Ten

Michigan set a program record with 11 NFL Draft selections, surpassing the previous record of 10, which was set in 1972 and 1974. Nine of this year's selections came in the first four rounds, setting another program record. It was also the most draftees in the 2017 NFL Draft by any school.[113][114]

Roster edit

2016 Michigan Wolverines football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 1 Kekoa Crawford Fr
TE 2 Devin Asiasi Fr
QB 3 Wilton Speight Jr
RB 4 De'Veon Smith Sr
QB 6 Michael Sessa Fr
RB 6 Kareem Walker Fr
QB 7 Shane Morris Sr
QB 8 John O'Korn Sr
WR 9 Grant Perry So
QB 10 Alex Malzone So
RB 12 Chris Evans Fr
WR 13 Eddie McDoom Fr
WR 14 Drake Harris Jr
QB 15 Garrett Moores Sr
WR 16 Jack Wangler Sr
WR 17 Simeon Smith Fr
TE 17 Tyrone Wheatley Jr. So
TE 18 Nick Eubanks Fr
QB 18 Brandon Peters Fr
FB 19 Henry Poggi Sr
RB 20 Drake Johnson RSr
RB 22 Karan Higdon So
RB 23 Kingston Davis Fr
WR 24 Jake Martin Fr
WR 25 Nate Johnson Fr
WR 25 Brendan White So
RB 27 Joe Hewlett Jr
WR 28 Austin Brenner Jr
FB 30 Joe Beneducci Jr
RB 32 Ty Isaac Sr
TE 34 Kenneth Ferris So
FB 35 Brian Chu Jr
WR 35 Nate Schoenle Fr
FB 37 Bobby Henderson RSr
FB 39 Spencer Dickow So
FB 40 Nick Volk Jr
FB 41 Michael Hirsch Jr
TE 42 Joseph Files So
OG/DT 50 Michael Onwenu Fr
OL 51 Greg Froelich Sr
C 52 Mason Cole Jr
G 55 David Dawson Sr
OG/C 57 Patrick Kugler Sr
C 63 Ben Pliska RSr
OL 65 Anthony Kay Fr
G 67 Kyle Kalis RSr
OL 68 Andrew Vastardis Fr
OT 70 Nolan Ulizio So
G 71 Ben Braden RSr
OL 72 Stephen Spanellis Fr
G 74 Ben Bredeson Fr
OT 75 Jon Runyan Jr. So
OT 76 Juwann Bushell-Beatty Jr
OT 77 Grant Newsome So
OT 78 Erik Magnuson RSr
OL 79 Greg Robinson Fr
FB 80 Khalid Hill Sr
TE 81 Michael Jocz RSr
TE 81 Dan Jokisch Fr
WR 82 Amara Darboh RSr
TE 83 Zach Gentry So
TE 84 Sean McKeon Fr
WR 85 Maurice Ways Jr
WR 86 Jehu Chesson RSr
TE 86 Connor Edmonds Fr
TE 88 Jake Butt (C) Sr
TE 89 Ian Bunting Jr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
LB 2 Carlo Kemp Fr
DE 3 Rashan Gary Fr
LB 4 Reuben Jones So
Viper 5 Jabrill Peppers Jr
CB 6 Keith Washington So
S 7 Khaleke Hudson Fr
DE 7 Shelton Johnson So
CB 8 Channing Stribling Sr
LB 9 Mike McCray Sr
LB 10 Devin Bush Jr. Fr
S 13 Josh Metellus Fr
DE 15 Chase Winovich Jr
DE 17 Ron Johnson Fr
S 18 AJ Pearson RSr
CB 20 Matt Mitchell Jr
CB 22 David Long Fr
S 23 Tyree Kinnel So
CB 24 Lavert Hill Fr
S 25 Dymonte Thomas Sr
CB 26 Jourdan Lewis Sr
S 27 Tru Wilson Fr
CB 28 Brandon Watson Jr
S 29 Jordan Glasgow So
S 30 Tyler Cochran Fr
DB 32 Louis Grodman So
DE 33 Taco Charlton Sr
CB 34 Jeremy Clark RSr
LB 35 Josh Uche Fr
LB 36 Devin Gil Fr
DB 36 Taylor Krupp So
DE 37 Dane Drobocky Fr
LB 38 Jared Wangler Jr
LB 40 Wyatt Shallman Sr
CB 40 Kenneth Sloss Sr
S 41 Jacob West So
LB 42 Ben Gedeon Sr
DE/DT 43 Chris Wormley (C) RSr
S 44 Lano Hill Sr
LB 46 Michael Wroblewski Sr
S 49 Anthony Dalimonte Sr
DT 50 Michael Dwumfour Fr
LB 51 Peter Bush Fr
LB 52 Elysee Mbem-Bosse Fr
DT 53 Salim Makki Jr
DT 54 Carl Myers Fr
DT 55 Garrett Miller Sr
LB 56 Jameson Offerdahl So
LB 58 Alex Kaminski Jr
LB 59 Noah Furbush Jr
DT 73 Maurice Hurst Jr. Sr
LB 88 Jack Dunaway So
DT 90 Bryan Mone Jr
LB 92 Cheyenn Robertson So
DE 93 Lawrence Marshall Jr
DT 96 Ryan Glasgow RSr
DT 99 Matthew Godin RSr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K 3 Quinn Nordin Fr
P 17 Will Hart Fr
K/P 31 James Foug So
K/P 41 Ryan Tice So
LS 31 Scott Sypniewski Sr
LS 38 Camaron Cheeseman Fr
LS 38 Bradley Deeg So
LS 50 Andrew Robinson Jr
K/P 91 Kenny Allen RSr


Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Tim Drevno (offensive coordinator / offensive line)
  • Don Brown (defensive coordinator)
  • Jedd Fisch (passing game coordinator / quarterbacks / wide receivers)
  • Chris Partridge (special teams coordinator / linebackers)
  • Jay Harbaugh (tight ends)
  • Greg Mattison (defensive line)
  • Kevin Tolbert (strength and conditioning)
  • Tyrone Wheatley (running backs)
  • Mike Zordich (cornerbacks)
  • Brian Smith (safeties)
  • Biff Poggi (assistant to the head coach in charge of special projects)
  • Tony Tuioti (Director of Player Personnel)
  • Michael Switzer (Offensive Analyst)
  • Jimmie Dougherty (Offensive Analyst)
  • Devin Bush Sr. (Defensive Analyst)
  • Bam Richards (Offensive Analyst and Recruiting Coordinator)
  • Rick Finotti (Defensive Analyst)
  • Zach Eisendrath (Director of Internal Communications and Operations)
  • Sarah Snyder (Director of Performance Nutrition)
  • Gwendolyn Bush (Director Of Player Development)
  • Al Netter (Offensive Grad Assistant)
  • Drew Terrell (Offensive Assistant/Wide Receivers)
  • Antonio James (Defensive Assistant)
  • Joe Hastings (Defensive Graduate Assistant)
  • Albert Karschnia (Operations Assistant)
  • Tony Binker (Recruiting Assistant)
  • Elijah Sandweiss (Recruiting Assistant)
  • Tony DeFeo (Director of Football Operations & Analytics)
  • Erin Cronyn (Operations Intern)
  • Katie Giarmo (Recruiting Intern)

[115][116]

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  •   Injured
  •   Redshirt

Roster
Last update: September 10, 2016

Awards and honors edit

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