2012 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season August 2012 February 2026 2012 Michigan Wolverines football Michigan Wolverines logo.svg 150 Big Ten Conference Legends Division Big Ten 24 8–5 6–2 Brady Hoke 2nd Al Borges 2nd Spread, pro-style Greg Mattison 4th 4–3 Jordan Kovacs Denard Robinson Jordan Kovacs Cameron Gordon Jake Ryan Michigan Stadium Outback Bowl L Lost 28–33 vs. South Carolina The 2012 Michigan Wolverines football team, also known as Team 133 in reference to the 133rd year of the Michigan football program,Kyle Meinke Michigan Team 133 will have tough road to replicating 11-win season January 8, 2012 AnnArbor.com June 24, 2012 http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/michigan-team-133-will-have-tough-road-to-replicating-11-win-season/ represented the University of Michigan in the sport of college football during the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Under second-year head coach Brady Hoke, Michigan played in the Legends Division of the Big Ten Conference and played its home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Highlights of Michigan's season included Michigan becoming the first college football program to win 900 games in NCAA history with its victory over Michigan State and snapping a four-game losing streak to Michigan State as well, as well as a come-from-behind victory against Northwestern.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111012aab.html Roundtree, Gardner Provide Heroics in OT Win over Wildcats November 29, 2012 November 10, 2012 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive Taylor Lewan was named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and All-American, while Will Hagerup was named the Big Ten Punter of the Year. Patrick Omameh also earned first team All-Big Ten recognition. Craig Roh, co-captain Jordan Kovacs and Jake Ryan earned second team recognition. Although they split the quarterbacking duties, both Devin Gardner and co-captain Denard Robinson earned multiple Big Ten Player of the Week awards with Robinson rewriting record books along the way. Following the season, Kovacs was voted team MVP. Preseason The 2011 Michigan Wolverines football team compiled an 11–2 record under first-year head coach Brady Hoke and defeated Virginia Tech in the 2012 Sugar Bowl, 23–20 in overtime. In recognition of the team's drastic improvement from the 2010 season, Brady Hoke won Big Ten Coach of the Year awards from both the coaches and media.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/113011aaa.html Hoke Voted Big Ten Coach of the Year by Media and Coaches November 30, 2011 November 30, 2011 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive December 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111201031129/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/113011aaa.html dead Michigan returned 13 out of 22 starters — six on offense and seven on defense. Michigan had also expected to see the return of wide receiver Darryl Stonum, who was redshirted the previous season for disciplinary reason,https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/6842359/darryl-stonum-michigan-wolverines-redshirt-2-others-suspended Michigan WR Darryl Stonum to redshirt November 27, 2011 August 7, 2011 ESPN Rittenberg, Adam but Stonum was dismissed from the team on January 17, 2012, for a violation of team rules.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011712aaa.html Wide Receiver Stonum Dismissed from U-M Football Team January 17, 2012 January 17, 2012 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive He transferred to Baylor.https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/8188843/report-darryl-stonum-transfer-michigan-wolverines-baylor-bears Report: Darryl Stonum to transfer July 22, 2012 July 22, 2012 ESPN Rothstein, Michael Michigan was forced to replace captains center David Molk, defensive tackle Mike Martin, and tight end Kevin Koger, as well as starters defensive end Ryan Van Bergen, defensive tackle Will Heininger, safety Troy Woolfolk, offensive tackle Mark Huyge, long snapper Tom Pomarico and wide receiver Junior Hemingway, as well as the 2011 team's leading kickoff returner Martavious Odoms. thumb|right|135px|Will Campbell thumb|left|130px|Josh Furman Safety Josh Furman was arrested February 11, 2012 and faced three misdemeanor charges (illegal entry, assault and battery, and domestic violence) in court. He declined the offer of a plea agreement of domestic violence. He was found not guilty of all three charges on April 26, 2012.https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7858537/michigan-wolverines-josh-furman-found-not-guilty-all-misdemeanor-counts Josh Furman found not guilty April 30, 2012 April 26, 2012 ESPN Rothstein, Michael On April 30 he was reinstated to the team.http://annarbor.com/sports/um-football/josh-furman-reinstated-to-michigan-football-team-4-days-after-being-cleared-of-charges/ Josh Furman reinstated to Michigan football team 4 days after being cleared of charges April 30, 2010 April 30, 2010 AnnArbor.com Meinke, Kyle In late May 2012, defensive lineman Will Campbell was charged with felony malicious-destruction-of-property arising out of an incident on April 7 in which the six foot, five inch, 322-pound athlete "slid across the hood" of a Lincoln Towncar, causing damage to the hood.Snyder, Mark Michigan's William Campbell faces two vandalism charges USA Today June 1, 2012 June 24, 2012 https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/bigten/story/2012-06-01/michigan-william-campbell-vandalism-charges/55328804/1 On June 14, Campbell reached a plea deal in which the felony charge was waived in exchange for a guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge and an agreement to pay $2,100 in restitution to the vehicle's owner.Feldscher, Kyle U-M senior defensive tackle Will Campbell pleads guilty to misdemeanor, must pay $2,100 AnnArbor.com June 14, 2012 http://www.annarbor.com/news/crime/u-m-senior-defensive-tackle-will-campbell-pleads-guilty-to-misdemeanor-must-pay-2100/ November 29, 2012 On July 23, Toussaint was suspended from the team following a July 21 arrest for driving under the influence.https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/8192320/fitzgerald-toussaint-michigan-wolverines-suspended-dui-arrest Fitzgerald Toussaint suspended July 24, 2012 July 23, 2012 ESPN Jennings, Chantel Eight Michigan players were named to pre-season award watch lists: (1) Denard Robinson for the Walter Camp Award (best college),Robinson on Walter Camp Player of the Year Award Watch List http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072012aab.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 20, 2012 July 28, 2012 the Maxwell Award (best offensive player),Robinson, Toussaint Named to Maxwell Award Watch List http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070912aaa.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 9, 2012 July 9, 2012 the Davey O'Brien Award (best quarterback),Robinson Named to Davey O'Brien Award Preseason Watch List http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071812aaa.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 18, 2012 July 28, 2012 the Manning Award (best quarterback as judged by the Sugar Bowl committee),Robinson Selected to Manning Award Watch List http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072512aaa.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 25, 2012 July 28, 2012 as well as a Big Ten player to watch,Lewan, Robinson Selected as Big Ten Players to Watch for 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072612aab.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 26, 2012 July 28, 2012 (2) Fitzgerald Toussaint for the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker Award (best running back),Toussaint Selected for Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071912aaa.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 19, 2012 July 28, 2012 (3) Taylor Lewan for the Outland Trophy (best lineman), the Lombardi Award (best lineman or linebacker),Demens, Lewan Named to Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071612aaa.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 16, 2012 July 28, 2012 as well as a Big Ten player to watch, (4) Jordan Kovacs for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (best defensive player),Kovacs, Lewan Selected to 2012 Award Watch Lists http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071212aaa.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 12, 2012 July 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729041550/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071212aaa.html July 29, 2012 dead (5) Roy Roundtree for the Biletnikoff Award (best receiver),Roundtree Named to Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071712aaa.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 17, 2012 July 28, 2012 (6) Brendan Gibbons for the Lou Groza Award (best placekicker),Gibbons on Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Watch List http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071112aab.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 11, 2012 July 28, 2012 (7) Kenny Demens for the Lombardi Award, and (8) Craig Roh for the Ted Hendricks Award (best defensive end).Roh Earns Spot on Ted Hendricks Award Watch List http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/073012aaa.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 30, 2012 August 2, 2012 In addition, Patrick Omameh was nominated for the 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which is awarded for community service.Omameh a Nominee for Prestigious Allstate AFCA Good Works Team http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071812aab.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 18, 2012 July 28, 2012 On August 26, the team voted Denard Robinson and Jordan Kovacs as its captains for the season.Kovacs, Robinson Voted 2013 Wolverine Captains http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082612aab.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 26, 2012 August 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121023100017/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082612aab.html October 23, 2012 dead Recruiting Recruits Michigan's recruiting class was ranked No. 4 by Scout and No. 7 by both Rivals and ESPN.http://michigan.scout.com/a.z?s=162&p=9&c=14&yr=2012 2012 Team Rankings July 8, 2012 Scout Scout.comhttps://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/teamrank/2012/all/all 2012 Team Rankings July 8, 2012 Yahoo Rivals.comhttp://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/classrankings?classyear=2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120831091342/http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/classrankings?classyear=2012 dead August 31, 2012 2012 Team Rankings July 8, 2012 ESPN The program received 25 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 1, 2012.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020112aaq.html Wolverines Ink 25 Players for Class of 2012 February 1, 2012 July 8, 2012 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive yes no 2012 Blake Bars OL Nashville, Tennessee Montgomery Bell Academy 6 5 275 – June 26, 2011 3 4 79 Joe Bolden LB Cincinnati, Ohio Colerain H.S. 6 2.5 227.5 – April 29, 2011 4 4 80 Ben Braden OL Rockford, Michigan Rockford H.S. 6 6 302 – March 24, 2011 3 3 79 Jehu Chesson WR St. Louis, Missouri Ladue Horton Watkins H.S. 6 3 178.5 4.5 December 21, 2011 3 3 79 Jeremy Clark DB Madisonville, Kentucky Madisonville North Hopkins H.S. 6 4 205 4.485 June 24, 2011 3 3 76 Amara Darboh WR West Des Moines, Iowa Dowling Catholic H.S. 6 2 195 4.42 December 4, 2011 4 4 78 Devin Funchess TE Farmington Hills, Michigan Harrison H.S. 6 4.5 205 – April 22, 2011 4 3 80 Allen Gant DB Sylvania, Ohio Sylvania Southview H.S. 6 2 207.5 4.6 May 31, 2011 3 3 75 Matt Godin DT Novi, Michigan Detroit Catholic Central H.S. 6 6 267.5 5.0 May 12, 2011 3 3 79 Willie Henry DT Cleveland, Ohio Glenville H.S. 6 2.5 271.5 – January 31, 2012 3 3 75 Sione Houma RB/FB Salt Lake City, Utah Highland H.S. 6 0.5 172.5 4.515 July 25, 2011 3 3 74 Royce Jenkins-Stone LB Detroit, Michigan Cass Tech H.S. 6 2 215 – April 16, 2011 4 4 80 Drake Johnson RB Ann Arbor, Michigan Pioneer H.S. 6 1 202.5 – November 8, 2011 3 3 72 Kyle Kalis OL Lakewood, Ohio St. Edward H.S. 6 5 303.5 – July 10, 2011 5 5 80 Erik Magnuson OL Carlsbad, California La Costa Canyon H.S. 6 6 275 – June 10, 2011 4 4 79 Dennis Norfleet RB Detroit, Michigan Martin Luther King H.S. 5 7 167.5 – February 1, 2012 4 4 75 Mario Ojemudia DE Farmington Hills, Michigan Farmington Hills Harrison H.S. 6 2.5 217.5 4.675 May 7, 2011 4 3 80 Ondre Pipkins DT Kansas City, Missouri Park Hill H.S. 6 3 322.5 5.05 August 8, 2011 4 5 80 Terry Richardson DB Detroit, Michigan Cass Tech H.S. 5 9.25 162.5 4.5 May 19, 2011 4 4 81 Kaleb Ringer LB Clayton, Ohio Northmont H.S. 6 0.5 222 – April 12, 2011 3 3 78 James Ross LB Orchard Lake, Michigan St. Mary's Preparatory 6 0.5 212 4.5 February 1, 2011 4 4 80 Tom Strobel DE Mentor, Ohio Mentor H.S. 6 6 255 4.8 June 10, 2011 4 4 78 A.J. Williams TE/OT Cincinnati, Ohio Sycamore H.S. 6 6 267.5 4.9 April 22, 2011 4 3 77 Jarrod Wilson DB Akron, Ohio Buchtel H.S. 6 2 190 – July 8, 2011 4 4 80 Chris Wormley DE Toledo, Ohio Whitmer H.S. 6 4.5 252.5 4.8 June 10, 2011 4 3 80 yes 2012 Michigan Football Commitments 2012 Michigan Football Commits ESPN michigan 162 130 4 7 7 June 21, 2012 Rankings Entering the season, Michigan was ranked No. 8 in both the AP Poll and the Coaches' Poll.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Preseason https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/1 ESPN August 2, 2012 Following its opening week loss to Alabama, Michigan dropped to No. 19 in both polls,2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 2 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/2 ESPN September 4, 2012 but rose to No. 18 in the Coaches' Poll and No. 17 in the AP Poll following its victory against Air Force.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 3 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/3 ESPN September 9, 2012 After its victory against Massachusetts, Michigan rose to No. 17 in the Coaches' Poll, but fell to No. 18 in the AP Poll.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 4 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/4 ESPN September 16, 2012 Michigan dropped out of the rankings following its loss to Notre Dame,2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 5 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/5 ESPN September 23, 2012 and then stayed unranked following the bye week.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 6 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/6 ESPN September 30, 2012 Michigan re-entered the AP Poll at No. 25 following its win against Purdue, but remained unranked in the Coaches' Poll.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 7 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/7 ESPN October 14, 2012 Following its victory over Illinois, Michigan rose to No. 23 in the AP Poll and re-entered the Coaches' Poll at No. 25.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 8 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/8 ESPN October 14, 2012 Michigan rose to No. 20 in both polls following its victory over Michigan State and entered the BCS rankings at No. 22.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 9 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/9 ESPN October 21, 2012 Michigan fell out of the rankings after its loss to Nebraska,2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 10 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/10 ESPN November 4, 2012 and remained unranked following its victory over Minnesota.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 11 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/11 ESPN November 4, 2012 Michigan re-entered the rankings after its overtime win against Northwestern at No. 23 in both the AP Poll and the Coaches' Poll and No. 21 in the BCS poll.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 12 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/12 ESPN November 11, 2012 After its victory over Iowa, Michigan moved up to No. 20 in both the AP and Coaches' Polls and No. 19 in the BCS Poll.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 13 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/13 ESPN November 18, 2012 Michigan fell to No. 21 in the AP Poll and No. 24 in the Coaches' Poll, but remained at No. 19 in the BCS Poll after its loss to Ohio State.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 14 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/14 ESPN November 25, 2012 Michigan rose to No. 19 in the AP Poll and No. 22 in the Coaches' Poll after a bye week.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 15 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/15 ESPN December 2, 2012 After its loss to South Carolina in the Outback Bowl, Michigan finished the season ranked No. 24 in the AP Poll and unranked in the Coaches' Poll.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Postseason https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/1/seasontype/3 ESPN January 11, 2013 15 6 7 8 (1) 8 19 19 17 18 18 17 RV RV RV RV 25 RV RV 23 25 RV NR 20 20 20 22 RV RV RV NR RV RV RV NR 23T 23 24 21 20 20 20 19 21 24 23 19 19 22 22 18 24 NR*Source: ESPN.com: 2012 NCAA Football Rankingshttps://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings 2012 NCAA Football Rankings ESPN August 2, 2012 Schedule 2012 AP Eastern September 1 8:00 p.m. l y y 8 Alabama 2 Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX Cowboys Classic, College GameDay ABC 14–41 90,413 Boxscore: #2 Alabama 41, #8 Michigan 14 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 1, 2012 September 2, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/090212aaa.html September 8 3:30 p.m. w y 19 Air Force Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ABC, ESPN2 31–25 112,522 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/090812aaa.html Boxscore: #19 Michigan 31, Air Force 25 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 8, 2012 September 9, 2012 September 15 3:30 p.m. w y 17 UMass Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI BTN 63–13 110,708 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/091512aaa.html Boxscore: #17 Michigan 63, Massachusetts 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 15, 2012 September 15, 2012 September 22 7:30 p.m. l y y 18 Notre Dame 11 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry NBC 6–13 80,795 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/092212aaa.html Boxscore: #11 Notre Dame 13, #18 Michigan 6 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 22, 2012 September 22, 2012 October 6 4:00 p.m. w y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN BTN 44–13 50,105 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/100612aaa.htmll Boxscore: Michigan 44, Purdue 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 6, 2012 October 6, 2012 October 13 3:30 p.m. w y 25 Illinois Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ABC, ESPN 45–0 110,922 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/101312aaa.html Boxscore: #25 Michigan 45, Illinois 0 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 13, 2012 October 13, 2012 October 20 3:30 p.m. w 23 Michigan State Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry BTN 12–10 113,833 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/102012aaa.html Boxscore: #23 Michigan 12, Michigan State 10 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 20, 2012 October 20, 2012 October 27 8:00 p.m. l y 20 Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE ESPN2 9–23 86,160 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/102712aaa.html Boxscore: Nebraska 23, #20 Michigan 9 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 27, 2012 October 28, 2012 November 3 12:00 p.m. w y Minnesota TCF Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN Little Brown Jug BTN 35–13 48,801 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/110312aaa.html Boxscore: Michigan 35, Minnesota 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 3, 2012 November 3, 2012 November 10 12:00 p.m. w Northwestern 24 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ESPN 38–31 OT 112,510 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/111012aaa.html Boxscore: Michigan 38, Northwestern 31 (OT) CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 10, 2012 November 10, 2012 November 17 12:00 p.m. w 23 Iowa Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ESPN 42–17 113,016 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/111712aaa.html Boxscore: #23 Michigan 42, Iowa 17 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 17, 2012 November 17, 2012 November 24 12:00 p.m. l y 20 Ohio State 4 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH The Game ABC 21–26 105,899 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/112412aab.html Boxscore: #4 Ohio State 26, #20 Michigan 21 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 24, 2012 November 24, 2012 January 1, 2013 1:00 p.m. l y y 19 South Carolina 11 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, FL Outback Bowl ESPN 28–33 54,527 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/010113aaa.html Boxscore: #11 South Carolina 33, #19 Michigan 28 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 1, 2013 January 1, 2013 Radio Radio coverage for all games will be broadcast statewide on The Michigan Wolverines Football Network and on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. The radio announcers are Frank Beckmann with play-by-play, Jim Brandstatter with color commentary, and Doug Karsch with sideline reports.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082609aab.html The Michigan Wolverines Football Network CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20090914154729/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082609aab.html September 14, 2009 dead Game summaries Vs. Alabama 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide football team Michigan vs. Alabama (Cowboys Classic) #8 Wolverines #2 Crimson Tide 0 7 7 0 21 10 3 7 September 1 Cowboys Stadium Arlington, Texas EDT 8:12 p.m. 3:14 90,413 Indoors Reggie Smith Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit & Heather Cox ABC Sources:Michigan–Alabama Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 27, 2012 August 28, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120827aaa.pdf September 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120907131318/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120827aaa.pdf dead yes 1 6:56 ALA Michael Williams 2-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) ALA 7–0 1 4:59 ALA DeAndrew White 51-yard pass From A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) ALA 14–0 1 1:24 ALA Eddie Lacy 9-yard Run (Jeremy Shelley kick) ALA 21–0 2 9:53 ALA Jeremy Shelley 22-yard field goal ALA 24–0 2 4:31 ALA C. J. Mosley 16-yard Interception Return (Jeremy Shelley kick) ALA 31–0 2 2:20 MICH Denard Robinson 6-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) ALA 31–7 3 2:34 ALA Cade Foster 51-yard field goal ALA 34–7 3 0:14 MICH Devin Gardner 44-yard pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) ALA 34–14 4 5:32 ALA T. J. Yeldon 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) ALA 41–14 yes To open the season, Michigan traveled to Arlington, Texas to face the defending BCS Champion, the Alabama Crimson Tide, in the Cowboys Classic. This game was the first between the two teams since the 2000 Orange Bowl, which saw Michigan beat Alabama in overtime 35–34 after Alabama missed the tying extra point.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/college/recaps/2000/01/01/aad_mmk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20000925133402/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/college/recaps/2000/01/01/aad_mmk/ dead September 25, 2000 Michigan 35, Alabama 34 CNN SI.com January 2, 2000 November 30, 2011 left|135px|thumb|Freshman Dennis Norfleet led Michigan with 177 all-purpose yards against Alabama. Alabama dominated the Wolverines in the first game of the season, winning 41–14.Wolverines Drop Season Opener to Second-Ranked Crimson Tide CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 1, 2012 September 2, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090112aaa.html Alabama opened the scoring and scored 21 points in the first quarter, with Michael Williams catching a two-yard touchdown pass from A. J. McCarron, DeAndrew White catching a 51-yard touchdown pass from McCarron, and Eddie Lacy rushing nine yards for a score. Alabama added ten points in the second quarter as a result of a Jeremy Shelley 22-yard field goal and a C. J. Mosley 16-yard interception return for a touchdown. Michigan scored its first points at the end of the first half on a Denard Robinson six-yard touchdown run, making the halftime score 31–7. In the third quarter, Cade Foster kicked a 51-yard field goal for Alabama, while Michigan responded via a 44-yard touchdown pass from Robinson to Devin Gardner. Those were Michigan's final points of the game. Alabama scored its final points of the game in the fourth quarter as a result of a T. J. Yeldon one-yard run.Alabama dominates in win against Michigan ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322450333 September 2, 2012 September 1, 2012 The game was Michigan's first season opener at a neutral venue. The loss was Michigan's first in September since September 13, 2008, against Notre Dame. Michigan's record against Alabama fell to 2–2. Jeremy Gallon's 71-yard reception in the second quarter set a record for the longest play in Cowboys Classic history, while Will Hagerup's 61-yard punt also set the record for longest punt in Cowboys Classic history. Thomas Gordon led Michigan's defense with nine tackles and forced one fumble.Wolverines Drop Season Opener to Second-Ranked Crimson Tide CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 1, 2012 September 2, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090212aab.html Vs. Air Force 2012 Air Force Falcons football team Air Force at Michigan Falcons #19 Wolverines 3 7 7 8 7 7 14 3 September 8 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:30 p.m. 3:14 112,522 67 F, Partly cloudy, NW 15 mph on Greg Burks Bob Wischusen, Danny Kanell & Maria Taylor ABC/ESPN2 Sources:Air Force–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 3, 2012 September 3, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120903aaa.pdf May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527022933/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120903aaa.pdf dead yes 1 8:39 MICH Denard Robinson 79-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 7–0 1 3:44 AFA Parker Harrington 22-yard field goal MICH 7–3 1 7:34 MICH Devin Funchess 30-yard pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–3 2 1:20 AFA Cody Getz 5-yard run (Parker Harrington kick) MICH 14–10 3 14:36 MICH Denard Robinson 58-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–10 3 9:50 AFA Cody Getz 1-yard run (Parker Harrington kick) MICH 21–17 3 6:18 MICH Devin Gardner 7-yard pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 28–17 4 12:01 AFA Cody Getz 8-yard run (Cody Getz to Marcus Hendricks pass) MICH 28–25 4 7:58 MICH Brendan Gibbons 31-yard field goal MICH 31–25 yes Following its trip to Arlington, Michigan hosted the Air Force Falcons in its home opener. This was the first meeting between the teams since Michigan's season opener in 1964, which the Wolverines won 24–7.http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/28/11/Michigan-will-open-2012-home-schedule-vs/landing.html? Michigan will open 2012 home schedule vs. Air Force Fox Sports FoxSportsDetroit.com January 28, 2011 November 30, 2011 Pre-game festivities featured a trio of flyovers: a flight by three University of Michigan Survival Flight helicopters, a flight by the bald eagle Challenger,@umichfootball status Twitter umichfootball September 7, 2012 October 22, 2012 https://twitter.com/umichfootball/statuses/244124216281137152?tw_i=244124216281137152&tw_e=media&tw_p=tweetembed and a B-2 stealth bomber.PHOTO POLL: AnnArbor.com selects top fan photos from Michigan Football home opener AnnArbor.com September 9, 2012 October 22, 2012 http://www.annarbor.com/news/annarborcom-selects-top-reader-photos-from-michigan-football-home-opener/ Prior to the game, Michigan reactivated Bennie Oosterbaan's number (#47) and honored him as a Michigan Football Legend.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/061212aaa.html U-M to Recognize Ford, Kramer and Oosterbaan as Football Legends June 12, 2012 CBS Interactive mgoblue.com June 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120613043102/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/061212aaa.html June 13, 2012 dead Linebacker Jake Ryan was given Oosterbaan's number following the conclusion of the ceremony.Postgame Notes: #19 Michigan 31, Air Force 25 CBS Interactive mgoblue.com September 8, 2012 September 9, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090812aag.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120912035336/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090812aag.html September 12, 2012 dead thumb|left|135px|Freshman tight end Devin Funchess scored his first Michigan touchdown against Air Force. The Wolverines won the game, 31–25.Michigan Grounds Air Force Behind Robinson's Four TDs CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 8, 2012 September 9, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090812aaa.html Following a missed field goal on Air Force's opening drive, Denard Robinson ran 79 yards for a touchdown. Air Force responded with a 22-yard field goal from Parker Herrington. In the second quarter, Michigan expanded its lead via a 30-yard Robinson to Devin Funchess touchdown pass. Air Force responded with a five-yard touchdown run from Cody Getz, ending the half trailing 14–10. In the third quarter, Robinson expand Michigan's lead to 11 with a 58-yard touchdown run. Air Force responded with a Getz one-yard run, but Michigan once again increased its lead to 11 points with a Robinson to Devin Gardner seven-yard touchdown pass. In the fourth quarter, Air Force responded with a Getz eight-yard run and converted the two-point conversion attempt on a Getz to Marcus Hendricks pass. Michigan ended the scoring with a Brendan Gibbons 31-yard field goal.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=322520130 Air Force-Michigan Box Score September 8, 2012 September 9, 2012 ESPN Air Force had the ball late in the fourth quarter when linebacker Jake Ryan batted down a pass on fourth down with 1:28 left in the game to secure the victory for Michigan.Robinson helps No. 19 Michigan top Air Force 31–25 Yahoo! Sports AP Lage, Larry September 7, 2012 September 8, 2012 https://sports.yahoo.com/news/robinson-helps-no-19-michigan-225023401--ncaaf.html Denard Robinson became the first Division-I FBS player to have three career games with at least 200 yards passing and 200 yards rushing. Robinson ran for 218 yards and two touchdowns, and passed for 208 yards and two touchdowns, his eight career game with at least four touchdowns. He was also the first Michigan player to have two touchdown runs of 50 or more yards since Tyrone Wheatley in the 1993 Rose Bowl against Washington. Freshman tight end Devin Funchess became the first Michigan tight end to have at least 100 receiving yards since 1997, when Jerame Tuman had 126 receiving yards against Colorado. Jake Ryan led the Wolverines' defense with 11 tackles, while Joe Boldon posted a career best 10 tackles. The effort moved Robinson into eighth place on the NCAA all-time career quarterback rushing yards list and seventh on the Michigan all-time rushing list. Denard Robinson's September 8, performance earned him his eighth Big Ten Offensive Player of the week recognition as well as College Football Performance Award National Player of the Week and National Quarterback of the Week honors. The same week Devin Funchess earned Freshman of the week honors.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091012aaa.html Robinson, Funchess Bring Home Big Ten Weekly Awards September 16, 2012 September 10, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20120912043412/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091012aaa.html September 12, 2012 dead By earning his eighth Big Ten Offensive Player of the week recognition, he tied Drew Brees for second on the all-time career list.https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/58073/player-of-the-week-big-ten Player of the week: Big Ten September 16, 2012 September 10, 2012 ESPN Bennett, Brian Vs. Massachusetts 2012 UMass Minutemen football team Massachusetts at Michigan Minutemen #17 Wolverines 0 13 0 0 14 28 14 7 September 15 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:40 p.m. 3:20 110,708 71 F, Mostly clear, NW 7 mph on Alex Kemp Eric Collins, Derek Rackley & Lisa Byington BTN Sources:Massachusetts–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 10, 2012 September 10, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120910aaa.pdf May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527024055/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120910aaa.pdf dead yes 1 10:39 MICH Devin Funchess 26-yard pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 7–0 1 3:10 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 11-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–0 2 13:44 UMASS Brendon Levengood 25-yard field goal MICH 14–3 2 13:05 MICH Vincent Smith 5-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–3 2 9:49 UMASS Christian Birt 32-yard interception return (Brendon Levengood kick) MICH 21–10 2 6:47 MICH Devin Gardner 42-yard pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 28–10 2 4:00 MICH Denard Robinson 36-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 35–10 2 2:07 UMASS Brendon Levengood 32-yard field goal MICH 35–13 2 0:19 MICH Taylor Lewan recovered fumble In end zone (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 42–13 3 10:25 MICH Roy Roundtree 18-yard pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 49–13 3 2:58 MICH Vincent Smith 9-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 56–13 4 8:24 MICH Justice Hayes 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 63–13 yes left|140px|thumb|Legends ceremony for Ron Kramer Following its game against Air Force, Michigan hosted the Massachusetts (UMass) Minutemen for the first time since 2010. In the previous meeting, Michigan won 42–37.Michigan – Massachusetts Box Score ESPN.com September 18, 2010 November 30, 2011 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302610130 Prior to the game, Michigan reactivated Ron Kramer's number (#87) and honored him as a Michigan Football Legend. It was given to tight end Brandon Moore. Michigan dominated the game throughout the game, winning 63–13.Eight Players Score TDs in 50-Point Win over UMass CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 15, 2012 September 16, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091512aab.html Michigan scored twice in the first quarter via a 26-yard touchdown pass from Denard Robinson to Devin Funchess and an 11-yard run from Fitzgerald Toussaint. The teams traded scores in the second quarter. Brendon Levengood kicked a 25-yard field goal for UMass's first points of the game, but Michigan responded with a five-yard touchdown run from Vincent Smith. UMass responded with a Christian Birt 32-yard interception return for a touchdown, but Michigan countered with 42-yard touchdown pass from Robinson to Devin Gardner, and then expanded its lead via a 36-yard run from Robinson. UMass responded with a 32-yard field goal from Levengood (its final points of the game), but Michigan closed the scoring in the first half with a Taylor Lewan fumble recovery in the endzone for a touchdown. Michigan entered halftime with a 42–13 lead. In the second half, Michigan added two scores in the third quarter via an 18-yard Robinson to Roy Roundtree pass and a Vincent Smith nine-yard run, and ended the scoring in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run from Justice Hayes.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=322590130 Massachusetts-Michigan Box Score ESPN September 15, 2012 September 16, 2012 Eight different players scored touchdowns for Michigan. Michigan's 63 points were the most points scored since 2010, when the Wolverines defeated Illinois 67–65 in triple overtime. Its 42 first-half points were the most first-half points scored since 2009, when Michigan played Delaware State. Jake Ryan recorded another tackle for a loss, making this game the ninth straight game (dating back to the previous season) in which he has recorded at least one tackle for a loss. Lewan's touchdown was his first career collegiate touchdown. Denard Robinson moved into second place on the list of Michigan's all-time career yardage leaders after the game.Postgame Notes: #17 Michigan 63, Massachusetts 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 15, 2012 September 16, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091512aak.html At Notre Dame 2012 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team Michigan at Notre Dame (Michigan – Notre Dame rivalry game) #18 Wolverines #11 Fighting Irish 0 0 0 6 0 10 0 3 September 22 Notre Dame Stadium South Bend, Indiana EDT 7:40 p.m. 3:10 80,975 53 F, Partly cloudy, W 7 mph on Bill LeMonnier Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock & Alex Flanagan NBC Sources:Michigan-Notre Dame Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 17, 2012 September 18, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120917aaa.pdf May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527020224/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120917aaa.pdf dead yes 2 10:09 ND Kyle Brindza 33-yard field goal ND 3–0 2 1:21 ND Tommy Rees 1-yard run ND 10–0 4 13:10 MICH Brendan Gibbons 33-yard field goal ND 10–3 4 6:46 ND Kyle Brindza 39-yard field goal ND 13–3 4 3:27 MICH Brendan Gibbons 31-yard field goal ND 13–6 yes Following its meeting with UMass, Michigan traveled to South Bend to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In the previous meeting—the first ever night game at Michigan Stadium—Michigan came back from a 17-point deficit to lead Notre Dame 28–24 with 1:12 remaining, and after surrendering a touchdown with 30 seconds remaining, beat Notre Dame 35–31 on a Denard Robinson to Roy Roundtree touchdown pass with two seconds remaining in the game.Michigan scores with 2 seconds left, stuns Irish ESPN http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312530130 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107101127/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312530130 dead November 7, 2012 November 30, 2011 September 10, 2011 Notre Dame won a turnover filled game, 13–6.Robinson Sets Yardage Record in U-M's Loss at No. 11 Notre Dame CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 22, 2012 September 22, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092212aaa.html After a scoreless first quarter, Notre Dame opened the scoring with a 33-yard field goal from Kyle Brindza and added to its lead before halftime via a two-yard touchdown run from Tommy Rees. Notre Dame led 10–0 at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, Michigan scored its first points of the game via a 33-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons. Notre Dame responded with a 39-yard field goal from Kyle Brindza, but Michigan added another field goal—a 31-yard kick from Gibbons—to cut the lead to seven. Notre Dame was able to run out the clock on the ensuing drive, ending the game and ending a three-game losing streak to Michigan.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=322660087 Michigan-Notre Dame Box Score September 22, 2012 September 22, 2012 ESPN Denard Robinson moved into first place on Michigan's career total yardage list, passing Chad Henne, but accounted for five of Michigan's six turnovers with four interceptions and a fumble. His 1,197 yards of offense against Notre Dame makes him the opponent to have gained the most yards against Notre Dame in history. Kenny Demens and Jordan Kovacs led Michigan's defense with seven tackles each.Postgame Notes: #11 Notre Dame 13, #18 Michigan 6 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 22, 2012 September 22, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092212aac.html September 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120929070420/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092212aac.html dead At Purdue 2012 Purdue Boilermakers football team Michigan at Purdue Wolverines Boilermakers 7 21 3 13 0 10 0 3 October 6 Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, Indiana EDT 4:00 p.m. 3:00 50,105 48 F, Sunny, NW 10 mph on Bill LeMonnier Eric Collins, Derek Rackley & J Leman BTN Sources:Michigan-Purdue Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 1, 2012 October 1, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121001aaa.pdf May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527014600/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121001aaa.pdf dead yes 1 4:40 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 7–0 2 14:28 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–0 2 12:43 MICH Ramon Taylor 63-yard interception return (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–0 2 7:01 PUR Paul Griggs 40-yard field goal MICH 21–3 2 3:14 MICH Devin Gardner 23-yard pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 28–3 2 :10 PUR O.J. Ross 4-yard pass from Caleb TerBush (Paul Griggs kick) MICH 28–10 3 6:37 MICH Brendan Gibbons 29-yard field goal MICH 31–10 4 12:46 PUR Paul Griggs 37-yard field goal MICH 31–13 4 10:14 MICH Brendan Gibbons 42-yard field goal MICH 34–13 4 6:02 MICH Brendan Gibbons 27-yard field goal MICH 37–13 4 2:04 MICH Thomas Rawls 7-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 44–13 yes After its trip to South Bend, and its bye week, Michigan traveled to West Lafayette, Indiana to face the Purdue Boilermakers. In the previous meeting, Michigan dominated Purdue and won by a score of 36–14.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313020130 Week 9 Box Score Purdue at Michigan November 30, 2011 October 29, 2011 ESPN Michigan again dominated the game, winning 44–13.Robinson Breaks Big Ten Record, U-M Blasts Purdue in Big Ten Opener CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 6, 2012 October 6, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100612aaa.html Michigan scored the only points of the first quarter on a one-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint. Michigan then extended its lead in the second quarter with another one-yard touchdown run from Toussaint and then via 63-yard interception return from Ramon Taylor. Purdue responded with a 40-yard field goal from Paul Griggs, but Michigan extended its lead on a 23-yard touchdown pass from Denard Robinson to Devin Gardner. Purdue ended the first half scoring with its only touchdown of the game, a four-yard pass from Caleb TerBush to O.J. Ross. The only points in the third quarter came from Michigan via a 37-yard field goal from Gibbons. In the fourth quarter, Griggs kicked a 37-yard field goal for Purdue, but Michigan responded with two field goals of its own from Gibbons: one from 42 yards and one from 27 yards. Michigan's final points came from on a Thomas Rawls seven-yard touchdown run.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313020130 Michigan-Purdue Box Score October 6, 2012 October 6, 2012 ESPN Denard Robinson became the Big Ten's all-time leading rusher as a quarterback with his 235-yard performance, passing Antwaan Randle El in the process. The game was also Robinson's fifth game of more than 200 yards rushing, which tied Mike Hart as the leader for most 200 yard games. Michigan's opening drive lasted 17 plays and 8:48 in time of possession. Michigan has now won 30 of its last 31 Big Ten openers, including its last seven.Postgame Notes: Michigan 44, Purdue 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 6, 2012 October 6, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100612aad.html Robinson was named the Maxwell Award's player of the week and Manning Award Player of the Week (with a record setting vote total) for his efforts during the game.Robinson Adds to Honors, Named Maxwell Award Player of the Week CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 9, 2012 October 10, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100912aaa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121012011825/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100912aaa.html October 12, 2012 deadhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101112aaa.html Record Vote Total Gives Robinson Manning Award Weekly Honor November 26, 2012 October 11, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Robinson also earned a ninth career Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award, which tied Ron Dayne's career record.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100812aaa.html Robinson Ties Record with Big Ten Weekly Honor November 26, 2012 October 8, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Vs. Illinois 2012 Illinois Fighting Illini football team Illinois at Michigan (Homecoming game) Fighting Illini #25 Wolverines 0 0 0 0 10 7 21 7 October 13 Final Score: 45–0 Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:35 p.m. 2:57 110,922 57 F, Overcast with rain, SE 15 mph on John O'Neill Bob Wischusen, Danny Kanell & Lewis Johnson ABC/ESPN Sources:Illinois–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 8, 2012 October 8, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121008aaa.pdf May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527012923/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121008aaa.pdf dead yes 1 8:12 Team=MICH Jeremy Gallon 71-yard touchdown pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 7–0 1 :54 MICH Brendan Gibbons 18-yard field goal MICH 10–0 2 4:41 MICH Denard Robinson 6-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 17–0 3 12:11 MICH Denard Robinson 49-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 24–0 3 10:10 MICH Devin Funchess 8-yard pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 31–0 3 3:43 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 38–0 4 6:01 MICH Thomas Rawls 65-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 45–0 yes Following its trip to West Lafayette, Michigan returned home for its homecoming game against the Illinois Fighting Illini. In the previous meeting, Michigan won by a score of 31–14.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313160356 https://archive.today/20120716072125/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313160356 dead July 16, 2012 Denard Robinson knocked out of Michigan's victory over Illinois November 30, 2011 November 12, 2011 ESPN Prior to the game, Michigan reactivated Gerald Ford's number (#48) and honored him as a Michigan Football Legend. Linebacker Desmond Morgan was given the number following its reactivation. Michigan shut out Illinois, winning 45–0.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101312aaa.html Maize & Blue Shuts Out Illinois in Homecoming Game CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 13, 2012 October 13, 2012 October 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017031557/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101312aaa.html dead In the first quarter, Jeremy Gallon caught a 71-yard touchdown pass from Denard Robinson to open the scoring for Michigan. Brendan Gibbons followed that with an 18-yard field goal. The only scoring in the second quarter came on a six-yard run from Robinson. In the third quarter, Robinson scored on a 49-yard run and then threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Devin Funchess. Fitzgerald Toussaint ended the third quarter scoring with a two-yard run. Michigan's final points came in the fourth quarter on a 65-yard run from Thomas Rawls.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=322870130 Illinois-Michigan Box Score October 13, 2012 October 13, 2012 ESPN The shutout was Michigan's first since its 58–0 victory against Minnesota in 2011. Denard Robinson became the eighth player in NCAA history to rush for 40 touchdowns and pass for 40 touchdowns in his career. Nine different players recorded receptions during the game, while Jake Ryan recorded 11 tackles, including three and a half tackles for a loss. Russell Bellomy and Jack Kennedy both completed their first career collegiate passes during the fourth quarter.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101312aar.html Postgame Notes: #25 Michigan 45, Illinois 0 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 13, 2012 October 13, 2012 Ryan was named the Big Ten's defensive player of the week for his efforts.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101512aaa.html Ryan Tabbed Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 15, 2012 October 15, 2012 October 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024041402/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101512aaa.html dead Vs. Michigan State 2012 Michigan State Spartans football team Michigan State at Michigan (Paul Bunyan Trophy) Spartans #23 Wolverines 0 0 7 3 0 6 0 6 October 20 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:31 p.m. 3:12 113,833 55 F, Cloudy, W 15 mph on Dave Witvoet Matt Devlin, Glen Mason & J Leman BTN Sources:Michigan State–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 15, 2012 October 15, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121015aaa.pdf November 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106215411/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121015aaa.pdf dead yes 2 10:20 MICH Brendan Gibbons 24-yard field goal MICH 3–0 2 1:07 MICH Matt Wile 48-yard field goal MICH 6–0 3 7:19 MSU Paul Lang 2-yard pass from Andrew Maxwell (Dan Conroy kick) MSU 7–6 4 13:37 MICH Brendan Gibbons 21-yard field goal MICH 9–7 4 5:48 MSU Dan Conroy 19-yard field goal MSU 10–9 4 :05 MICH Brendan Gibbons 38-yard field goal MICH 12–10 yes After homecoming against Illinois, Michigan hosted its in-state rival, the Michigan State Spartans, for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Michigan State won the previous game by a score of 28–14.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=312880127 Week 7 Box Score – Michigan at Michigan State November 30, 2011 October 15, 2011 ESPN Michigan honored Willis Ward before the game.http://www.michigandaily.com/sports/forgotten-man-remembering-michigan-trailblazer-willis-ward-day The Forgotten Man: Remembering Michigan trailblazer Willis Ward Nesbitt, Stephen J. The Michigan Daily October 18, 2012 October 20, 2012 Michigan won a low-scoring defensive battle, 12–10.Gibbons Kicks Wolverines Past Michigan State, to 900th Win CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 20, 2012 October 20, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102012aab.html Following a scoreless first quarter, Michigan opened the scoring in the second quarter with a 24-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons, and added to its lead before halftime with a 48-yard field goal from Matt Wile. Michigan State scored its first points of the game and took the lead in the third quarter on a two-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Maxwell to Paul Lang. Michigan answered in the fourth quarter and regained the lead via a 21-yard field goal from Gibbons, but Michigan State answered with a 19-yard field goal from Dan Conroy. Michigan won the game with a last minute 38-yard field goal from Gibbons.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=322940130 Michigan State-Michigan Box Score ESPN October 20, 2012 October 20, 2012 With the victory, Michigan became the first team in college football to reach 900 wins in program history. Michigan improved its record to 68–32–5 against Michigan State and recorded its first victory against the Spartans since 2007. This was Michigan's first victory without scoring a touchdown since a 5–0 win against Purdue in 1995. Matt Wile's 48-yard field goal was his first career field goal and Michigan's longest since 2009, when Jason Olesnavege kicked a 51-yard field goal against Purdue. Jordan Kovacs had an interception and posted his 300th career tackle during the game. Desmond Morgan led the Wolverines with 11 tackles.Postgame Notes: #23 Michigan 12, Michigan State 10 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 20, 2012 October 20, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102012aah.html Gibbons was named the Big Ten's Special Teams Player of the Week in recognition of his efforts.Gibbons Snags Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 22, 2012 October 22, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102212aaa.html At Nebraska 2012 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team Michigan at Nebraska #20 Wolverines Cornhuskers 0 6 3 0 0 7 9 7 October 27 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, Nebraska EDT 8:01 p.m. 3:15 86,160 41 F, Cloudy, SW 13 mph on Dan Capron Mark Jones, Brock Huard & Jessica Mendoza ESPN2 Sources:Michigan–Nebraska Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 22, 2012 October 22, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121022aaa.pdf May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527014619/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121022aaa.pdf dead yes 2 13:17 NEB Kenny Bell 37-yard pass from Taylor Martinez (Brett Maher kick) NEB 7–0 2 8:21 MICH Brendan Gibbons 52-yard field goal NEB 7–3 2 2:38 MICH Brendan Gibbons 24-yard field goal NEB 7–6 3 11:48 NEB Brett Maher 19-yard field goal NEB 10–6 3 8:41 NEB Brett Maher 51-yard field goal NEB 13–6 3 4:43 NEB Brett Maher 31-field goal NEB 16–6 3 5:31 MICH Brendan Gibbons 38-yard field goal NEB 16–9 4 10:19 NEB Ameer Abdullah 12-yard run (Brett Maher kick) NEB 23–9 yes Following its clash with Michigan State, Michigan traveled to Lincoln for the first time since 1911 to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Michigan dominated the previous meeting, winning 45–17.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/111911aaa.html Boxscore: #20 Michigan 45, #17 Nebraska 17 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2011 November 19, 2011 Following an injury to Denard Robinson in the first half, Nebraska controlled the game and won 23–9.Wolverines Lose for First Time in Conference Play at Nebraska MGoBlue.com October 27, 2012 November 4, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102712aab.html November 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101032820/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102712aab.html dead After a scoreless first quarter, Nebraska opened the scoring in the second quarter with a 37-yard touchdown pass from Taylor Martinez to Kenny Bell. Michigan responded with two Brendan Gibbons field goals before halftime, one from 52 yards and one from 24 yards. In the third quarter, Nebraska added three field goals from Brett Maher, from 19, 51, and 31 yards respectively. Michigan answered with a 38-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons. Nebraska ended the scoring in the fourth quarter on a 12-yard touchdown run from Ameer Abdullah.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=323010158 Michigan-Nebraska Box Score ESPN October 27, 2012 November 4, 2012 The attendance of 86,160 was the second largest in Memorial Stadium history. Gibbons' 52-yard field goal was a career long and was the longest by a Michigan kicker since 2001, when Hayden Epstein kicked a 57-yard field goal against Michigan State. Craig Roh posted two tackles-for-a-loss, including one sack. Kenny Demens led the team with ten tackles.Postgame Notes: Nebraska 23, #20 Michigan 9 MGoBlue.com October 27, 2012 November 4, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102712aaa.html At Minnesota 2012 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team Michigan at Minnesota (Little Brown Jug) Wolverines Golden Gophers 0 14 7 14 0 7 0 6 November 3 TCF Bank Stadium Minneapolis EDT 12:01 p.m. 3:09 48,801 37 F, Overcast, E 5 mph on Todd Geerlings Kevin Kugler, Chris Martin & Jon Jansen BTN Sources:Michigan–Minnesota Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 29, 2012 November 3, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121029aaa.pdf May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527022433/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121029aaa.pdf dead yes 2 14:55 MINN John Rabe 10-yard pass from Philip Nelson (Jordan Wettstein kick) MINN 7–0 2 7:50 MICH Drew Dileo 47-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) Tie 7–7 2 :45 MICH Thomas Rawls 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons Kick) MICH 14–7 3 5:05 MICH Jeremy Gallon 10-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–7 4 13:50 MINN Jordan Wettstein 26-yard field goal MICH 21–10 4 9:17 MICH Devin Gardner 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 28–10 4 5:31 MINN Jordan Wettstein 19-yard field goal MICH 28–13 4 3:05 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 41-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 35–13 yes After its trip to Lincoln, Michigan traveled to Minneapolis to meet the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the annual battle for the Little Brown Jug. In the previous meeting, Michigan posted its first shutout since 2007, beating the Golden Gophers 58–0.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=312740130 Box Score Week 5 – Minnesota at Michigan November 30, 2011 October 1, 2011 ESPN The 2012 game was Michigan's first at TCF Bank Stadium, which opened in 2009. With Devin Gardner starting his first game as Michigan's quarterback, the Wolverines dominated the Golden Gophers and won the game, 35–13.Three TDs from Gardner Help Wolverines Retain Little Brown Jug CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 3, 2012 November 3, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110312aaa.html Following a scoreless first quarter, Minnesota opened the scoring with a ten-yard touchdown pass from Philip Nelson to John Rabe. Michigan responded with a 47-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Drew Dileo. Michigan added to its lead with a two-yard touchdown run from Thomas Rawls shortly before halftime. Michigan scored only points of the third quarter on a ten-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon. Minnesota answered with a 26-yard field goal from Jordan Wettstein, but Michigan expanded its lead with a two-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner. Minnesota responded with a 19-yard field goal from Wettstein. Michigan ended the scoring with a 41-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint.Michigan-Minnesota Box Score ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=323080135 November 3, 2012 November 3, 2012 Gardner made his first career start at quarterback in place of Denard Robinson, who sustained an injury to his ulnar nerve in the previous week's game against Nebraska. Michigan sustained two drives of 90 or more yards for only the second time in program history; it was the first time this had occurred on consecutive drives. This game was the sixth time in the season in which Michigan held an opponent to 13 points or less. Kenny Demens led the team with ten tackles and a tackle for a loss. Jake Ryan had nine tackles, with three of those for a loss. The game was Michigan's first in Minnesota that had been played outdoors in 41 years.Postgame Notes: Michigan 35, Minnesota 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 3, 2012 November 3, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110312aae.html Vs. Northwestern 2012 Northwestern Wildcats football team Northwestern at Michigan Wildcats Wolverines 7 7 10 7 0 7 7 7 10 7 November 10 Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, Michigan EST 12:01 p.m. 3:28 112,510 55 F, Cloudy, SSE 7 mph on Alex Kemp Dave Pasch, Brian Griese & Jenn Brown ESPN Sources:Northwestern–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121105aaa.pdf May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527023436/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121105aaa.pdf dead yes 1 8:19 NW Venric Mark 3-yard run (Jeff Budzien kick) NW 7–0 1 2:27 MICH Devin Gardner 8-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) Tie 7–7 2 6:17 MICH Thomas Rawls 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–7 2 :25 NW Cameron Dickerson 19-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Jeff Budzien kick) Tie 14–14 3 11:00 NW Dan Vitale 23-yard pass from Kain Colter (Jeff Budzien kick) NW 21–14 3 3:57 NW Jeff Budzien 34-yard field goal NW 24–14 3 1:43 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 28-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) NW 24–21 4 8:45 MICH Devin Funchess 8-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 28–24 4 3:59 NW Tony Jones 15-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Jeff Budzien kick) NW 31–28 4 :02 MICH Brendan Gibbons 26-yard field goal Tie 31–31 OT MICH Devin Gardner 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons) MICH 38–31 yes Following its game against Minnesota, Michigan returned to Ann Arbor to face the Northwestern Wildcats. Michigan rallied to win the previous meeting 42–24 after being down 24–14 at halftime.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=312810077 Box Score Week 6 – Michigan at Northwestern November 30, 2011 October 8, 2011 ESPN Prior to the game, Michigan reactivated the previously retired jersey (#11) that had been worn by the three Wistert brothers (Francis, Alvin and Albert) as a Michigan Football Legends jersey.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080312aaa.html U-M to Recognize Wisterts, Former Greats and Teams in 2012 August 3, 2012 CBS Interactive mgoblue.com August 3, 2012 Jordan Kovacs was given the number to wear for the remainder of his career. Michigan won the game 38–31 in overtime.Roundtree, Gardner Provide Heroics in OT Win over Wildcats CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 10, 2012 November 10, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111012aab.html Northwestern opened the scoring in the first quarter on a three-yard touchdown run by Venric Mark, but Michigan tied the score on an eight-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner. In the second quarter, Michigan took a 14–7 lead on a one-yard touchdown run from Thomas Rawls, but Northwestern tied the score on a 19-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Siemian to Cameron Dickerson. Northwestern regained the lead in the third quarter on a 23-yard pass from Kain Colter to Dan Vitale, and then expanded its lead on a 34-yard field goal from Jeff Budzien. Michigan responded with a 28-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Fitzgerald Toussaint and then regained the lead in the fourth quarter on an eight-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Devin Funchess. Northwestern regained the lead on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Siemian to Tony Jones. With 18 second remaining, Gardner completed a 53-yard pass to Roy Roundtree at the Northwestern eight-yard line. Brendan Gibbons tied the game on a 26-yard field goal with two seconds remaining. Michigan scored the only points of the overtime period on a one-yard touchdown run by Gardner.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=323150130 Northwestern-Michigan Box Score November 10, 2012 November 10, 2012 ESPN Michigan improved its record to 8–1 overall in overtime games and 4–0 in home overtime games. It was Michigan's first overtime game since the 2012 Sugar Bowl and the first home overtime game since the game against Illinois in 2010. Northwestern's touchdown on its opening drive was the first opening drive touchdown Michigan allowed during the 2012 season. Gardner completed 16 of 29 passes for two touchdowns and a career-high 286 yards. Roundtree caught five passes for 139 receiving yards, and Jeremy Gallon caught seven passes for 94 yards. Fitzgerald Toussaint contributed 93 rushing yards and 28 receiving yards. Thomas Gordon led the defense with 11 tackles, while Craig Roh added one sack for the Wolverines. Kenny Demens had nine tackles for Michigan.Postgame Notes: Michigan 38, Northwestern 31 (OT) CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 10, 2012 November 10, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111012aag.html Gardner was named the Big Ten's Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts.Gardner Selected Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 12, 2012 November 12, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111212aaa.html Gardner was also named the Manning Award Player of the Week.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111512aaa.html Gardner Collects Manning Award Player of the Week Honor November 26, 2012 November 15, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Vs. Iowa 2012 Iowa Hawkeyes football team Iowa at Michigan Hawkeyes #23 Wolverines 7 3 0 7 7 21 14 0 November 17 Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, Michigan EST 12:01 p.m. 3:06 113,016 55 F, Partly cloudy, calm Dennis Lipski Dave Pasch, Brian Griese & Jenn Brown ESPN Sources:Iowa–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 12, 2012 November 12, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121112aaa.pdf May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527023218/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121112aaa.pdf dead yes 1 8:27 MICH Devin Gardner 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 7–0 1 1:44 IOWA Coble Krieger 16-yard pass from James Vandenberg (Mike Myer kick) Tie 7–7 2 13:05 MICH Roy Roundtree 37-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–7 2 9:26 IOWA Mike Myer 27-yard field goal MICH 14–10 2 5:20 MICH Devin Gardner 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–10 2 :40 MICH Vincent Smith 18-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 28–10 3 8:41 MICH Devin Gardner 3-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 35–10 3 4:33 MICH Devin Funchess 29-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 42–10 4 2:12 IOWA Mark Weisman 13-yard pass from James Vandenberg (Mike Myer kick) MICH 42–17 yes After its game against Northwestern, Michigan completed the home portion of its schedule against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa won the previous meeting, 24–16, and had won three straight games against Michigan. Michigan had last beaten Iowa in the 2006 season.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313092294 Week 9 Michigan at Iowa November 30, 2011 November 5, 2011 ESPN Michigan honored former coach Gary Moeller during the game. thumb|left|135px|Michigan honors Gary Moeller and his teams during the first quarter. Michigan won the game, 42–17.Gardner Goes Wild: Michigan Clips Hawkeyes for Perfect Home Record CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 17, 2012 November 17, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111712aaa.html On Michigan's opening drive, running back Fitzgerald Toussaint sustained a leg injury which required surgery later in the day. The Wolverines went on to score a touchdown on the opening drive on a one-yard run from Devin Gardner. Iowa tied the score on the following drive on a 16-yard touchdown pass from James Vandenburg to Coble Krieger. Michigan scored three touchdowns in the second quarter, starting with a 37-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Roy Roundtree followed by a one-yard run from Gardner and an 18-yard pass from Gardner to Vincent Smith. Iowa was limited to a field goal in the second quarter, and Michigan led 28–10 at halftime. Michigan added two touchdowns in the third quarter on a three-yard touchdown run from Gardner and a 29-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Devin Funchess. Iowa ended the scoring with a 13-yard touchdown run from Mark Weisman.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=323220130 Iowa-Michigan Box Score ESPN November 17, 2012 November 17, 2012 Devin Gardner accounted for all six of Michigan's touchdowns, three rushing and three passing, and became the first Michigan player to account for six touchdowns in a game since Steve Smith accomplished the feat against Minnesota in 1983. Gardner completed 18 of 23 passes for 314 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 37 yards and scored three touchdowns. His total of 314 passing yards ranks 16th all-time in Michigan's record book for a single game. Jeremy Gallon led the receivers with five passes for 133 yards. On defense, Joe Bolden recorded two tackles-for-loss, while Kenny Demens also had a tackle-for-loss.Postgame Notes: #23 Michigan 42, Iowa 17 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 17, 2012 November 17, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111712aaa.html Denard Robinson returned after missing the two previous games with an injury to the ulnar nerve in his right elbow, started at running back, and also played quarterback and wide receiver, recording two catches for 24 yards and rushing 13 times for 98 yards.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323220130 Denard Robinson starts at RB; Mich. loses Fitzgerald Toussaint in rout ESPN November 17, 2012 November 17, 2012 Gardner was named the Big Ten's Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts, while James Ross was named the Big Ten's Co-Freshman of the Week for his performance.Gardner, Ross Earn Big Ten Weekly Honors CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 19, 2012 November 19, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111912aab.html Gardner was also named the Manning Award Player of the Week.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112112aab.html Football's Gardner Repeats as Manning Award Player of the Week November 26, 2012 November 21, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com At Ohio State 2012 Ohio State Buckeyes football team Michigan at Ohio State (The Game) #20 Wolverines #4 Buckeyes 7 14 0 0 10 10 3 3 November 24 Ohio Stadium Columbus, Ohio EST 12:08 p.m. 3:11 105,899 33 F, Cloudy with flurries, W 17 mph on John O'Neill Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Quint Kessenich ABC Sources:Michigan–Ohio State Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 19, 2012 November 19, 2012 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121119aaa.pdf May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527013713/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121119aaa.pdf dead yes 1 12:41 OSU Carlos Hyde 3-yard run (Drew Basil kick) OSU 7–0 1 7:10 MICH Roy Roundtree 75-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) Tie 7–7 1 :37 OSU Drew Basil 41-yard field goal OSU 10–7 2 11:48 MICH Devin Gardner 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–10 2 1:30 OSU Corey Brown 14-yard pass from Braxton Miller (Drew Basil kick) OSU 17–14 2 :40 MICH Denard Robinson 67-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–17 2 :00 OSU Drew Basil 52-yard field goal MICH 21–20 3 8:12 OSU Drew Basil 28-yard field goal OSU 23–21 4 6:26 OSU Drew Basil 25-yard field goal OSU 26–21 yes Following its home finale against Iowa, Michigan traveled to Columbus to face arch-rival Ohio State in the 109th meeting of "The Game". Michigan snapped its seven-game losing streak to the Buckeyes the previous year, winning 40–34.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313300130 Week 13 Box Score – Ohio State at Michigan ESPN.com November 26, 2011 November 30, 2011 Michigan lost 26–21 after leading 21–20 at halftime, ensuring they would not have a share of the Legends Division title.Robinson Sets School TD Record in Loss at No. 4 Ohio State CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 24, 2012 November 25, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112412aaa.html Ohio State opened the scoring on its opening drive with a three-yard touchdown run from Carlos Hyde. Michigan responded later in the first quarter with a 75-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Roy Roundtree. Ohio State responded with a 37-yard field goal from Drew Basil and led 10–7 after one quarter. Michigan took the lead in the second quarter with a two-yard run from Devin Gardner, but Ohio State regained the lead with 1:30 left in the half via a 14-yard pass from Braxton Miller to Corey Brown. Michigan regained the lead with :47 seconds left on a Denard Robinson 67-yard touchdown run. Ohio State ended the half with a 52-yard field goal from Basil, which cut Michigan's lead to 21–20 halftime. Ohio State scored the only points of the second half on two Basil field goals: a 28-yard field goal in the third quarter and a 25-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313300130 Michigan-Ohio State Box Score ESPN.com November 24, 2012 November 25, 2012 With his 67-yard touchdown run, Denard Robinson became Michigan's all-time touchdown leader with 91 total touchdowns, passing Chad Henne. He also passed Brad Smith for second place on the all-time quarterback rush list, trailing only Pat White. Roy Roundtree recorded his third straight game with at least 80 receiving yards. Jake Ryan forced two fumbles, setting a new Michigan single season record with five forced fumbles. Desmond Morgan led the defense with 11 tackles, while Will Campbell recorded ten tackles. Craig Roh made his 50th straight start, tying Jon Jansen for the school record of most career starts.Postgame Notes: #4 Ohio State 26, #20 Michigan 21 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 24, 2012 November 25, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112412aae.html Vs. South Carolina 2013 Outback Bowl 2012 South Carolina Gamecocks football team Michigan vs South Carolina (Outback Bowl) #11 Gamecocks #19 Wolverines 14 7 0 12 3 10 9 6 January 1 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Florida EST 1:00 p.m. 3:45 54,527 75 F, Sunny, SW 12 mph on Jeff Maconaghy Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden & Shannon Spake ESPN Sources:South Carolina–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive Gamecocks Online January 1, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/scar/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release.pdf 4 September 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150908050340/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/scar/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release.pdf dead yes 1 13:26 SCAR Damiere Byrd 56-yard pass from Connor Shaw (Adam Yates kick) SCAR 7–0 1 7:28 MICH Brendan Gibbons 39-yard field goal SCAR 7–3 1 3:29 SCAR Ace Sanders 63-yard punt return (Adam Yates kick) SCAR 14–3 2 12:41 MICH Drew Dileo 5-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) SCAR 14–10 2 10:54 SCAR Ace Sanders 4-yard pass from Dylan Thompson (Adam Yates kick) SCAR 21–10 2 2:47 MICH Brendan Gibbons 40-yard field goal SCAR 21–13 3 6:54 MICH Matt Wile 52-yard field goal SCAR–21-16 3 :02 MICH Jeremy Gallon 10-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Two-point conversion attempt failed) MICH 22–21 4 8:06 SCAR Ace Sanders 31-yard pass from Connor Shaw (Two-point conversion attempt failed) SCAR 27–22 4 3:29 MICH Jeremy Gallon 17-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Two-point conversion attempt failed) MICH 28–27 4 :11 SCAR Bruce Ellington 32-yard pass from Dylan Thompson (Two-point conversion attempt failed) SCAR 33–28 yes On December 2, Michigan was selected to play in the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida against the South Carolina Gamecocks. This was the first meeting between the two schools since Michigan traveled to South Carolina in 1985, which Michigan won 34–3,Gamecocks To Face Michigan In Outback Bowl CBS Interactive Gamecocks Online December 2, 2012 December 3, 2012 http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120212aah.html December 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121204212510/http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120212aah.html dead and Michigan's first trip to the Outback Bowl since 2003, when Michigan defeated Florida 38–30.Michigan Set to Face South Carolina in 2013 Outback Bowl CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 2, 2012 December 3, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120212aaa.html Junior starting fullback Stephen Hopkins left the team prior to the bowl game after not regaining his starting role following recovery from a midseason injury,http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2012/12/fb_stephen_hopkins_who_began_s.html FB Stephen Hopkins, who began season as starter, leaves Michigan football team December 3, 2012 December 3, 2012 MLive.com Meinke, Kyle while J.T. Floyd, Brandin Hawthorne, and Will Hagerup were suspended for the game for a violation of team rules.https://twitter.com/umichfootball/status/280351348900368386 @umichfootball status December 16, 2012 December 16, 2012 Twitter umichfootball Michigan lost 33–28 on a last minute touchdown from Dylan Thompson to Bruce Ellington.Michigan Loses Lead, Outback Bowl on Gamecocks' Late TD CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 24, 2012 November 25, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010113aab.html South Carolina opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 56-yard touchdown pass from Connor Shaw to Damiere Byrd. Michigan responded with a 39-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons, but South Carolina extended its lead to 11 points from an Ace Sanders 63-yard punt return for a touchdown. Michigan answered with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Drew Dileo in the second quarter, making the score 14–10, but South Carolina responded with a 4-yard pass from Thompson to Sanders. Gibbons added a 40-yard field goal for Michigan before halftime, making the score 21–13 at halftime. Michigan scored the first points of the second half in the third quarter on a 52-yard field goal from Matt Wile and then added another touchdown via a 10-yard pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon, making the score 22–21 after a failed two-point conversion attempt. South Carolina responded with a 31-yard touchdown pass from Shaw to Sanders, but its two-point conversion attempt also failed. Michigan regained the lead 28–27 via a 15-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Gallon, but once again failed on its two-point conversion attempt. South Carolina ended the scoring with 11 seconds left on a 32-yard touchdown pass from Thompson to Ellington, and also saw its two-point conversion attempt fail.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=330010130 South Carolina-Michigan Box Score ESPN.com January 1, 2013 January 1, 2013 Michigan's bowl record fell to 20–22 and 3–2 in the Outback Bowl. Denard Robinson broke the all-time record for quarterback rushing yards with his 100-yard performance, eclipsing Pat White's record of 4,480 yards, and setting the new record at 4,495 yards. Robinson also finished second in rushing in school history with only Mike Hart's 5,040 yards surpassing Robinson's rushing total of 4,495 yards. Gallon's nine receptions and 145 receiving yards were both career highs. Jake Ryan recorded one and a half tackles for a loss, including half of a sack. Wile's 52-yard field goal was a career long and set a record for the longest field goal in the Outback Bowl, surpassing Philip Doyle's record of 51 yards for Alabama in 1988.Postgame Notes: #11 South Carolina 33, #19 Michigan 28 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 1, 2013 January 1, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010113aaf.html Awards and honors Taylor Lewan was named to Sports Illustrated's midseason All-American team.SI.com 2012 Midseason All-America Team Sports Illustrated October 17, 2012 October 22, 2012 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/ncaa/10/17/midseason-all-america-team-geno-smith/index.html?xid=sbnation https://archive.today/20130119111026/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/ncaa/10/17/midseason-all-america-team-geno-smith/index.html?xid=sbnation dead January 19, 2013 On September 18, Patrick Omameh was named to the Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team.Omameh Named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 18, 2012 November 26, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091812aaa.html December 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121201055325/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091812aaa.html deadOmameh Honored for Commitment to the Community CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 17, 2012 October 22, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101712aaa.html October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021223436/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101712aaa.html dead On October 22, Denard Robinson was named a Davey O'Brien Award semifinalist.Robinson Named Semifinalist for Davey O'Brien Award CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 22, 2012 October 22, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102212aag.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121027073455/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102212aag.html October 27, 2012 dead On November 1, Denard Robinson was named one of 10 finalists for the 2012 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.Robinson Named Finalist for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 1, 2012 November 26, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110112aaa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121201055627/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110112aaa.html December 1, 2012 dead On November 5, Brendan Gibbons was named a Lou Groza Award semifinalist.Gibbons Listed Among Semifinalists for Groza Award CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110512aaa.html On November 13, Patrick Omameh was named a finalist for the 2012 Pop Warner National College Football Award.Omameh Selected Among Finalists for Pop Warner Award CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 13, 2012 November 26, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111312aab.html December 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121201055849/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111312aab.html dead On November 27, Jordan Kovacs was named a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy.Kovacs Named Finalist for Burlsworth Trophy CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 27, 2012 November 27, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112712aae.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121130020535/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112712aae.html November 30, 2012 dead Lewan was named Big Ten Conference Offensive lineman of the Year, while Will Hagerup was the Conference Punter of the Year. Lewan and Omameh were named first team All-Big Ten by the coaches. Lewan and Hagerup were named first team by the media, while Craig Roh and Jordan Kovacs were second team by the coaches. Jake Ryan was named second team by the media. J. T. Floyd, Jeremy Gallon, Brendan Gibbons, Hagerup, Roy Roundtree, and Ryan were coaches honorable mention, while Will Campbell, Floyd, Devin Funchess, Gallon, Gibbons, Kovacs, Omameh, Robinson, Roh and Roundtree were honorable mention by the media.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112612aad.html Lewan, Hagerup Win Top Position Awards at Big Ten Banquet November 27, 2012 November 26, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20121128231921/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112612aad.html November 28, 2012 deadhttp://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112612aae.html Big Ten Announces 2012 All-Big Ten Teams and Select Individual Award Winners November 27, 2012 November 26, 2012 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20121130072038/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112612aae.html November 30, 2012 dead mdy-all Lewan was a 2012 College Football All-America Team selection by the Associated Press (1st team),Lewan Named to All-America First Team by Associated Press CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 11, 2012 December 11, 2012 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121112aaa.html December 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121214062232/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121112aaa.html dead ESPN (1st team),https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/73690/att-espn-all-america-team AT&T ESPN All-America Team December 9, 2012 December 8, 2012 ESPN Walter Camp Football Foundation (1st team),http://waltercamp.org/index.php/news/walter_camp_123rd_all_america_team/ Walter Camp 123rd All-America Team December 7, 2012 December 6, 2012 Walter Camp Football Foundation dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121210042840/http://waltercamp.org/index.php/news/walter_camp_123rd_all_america_team December 10, 2012 Lindy's Sports (1st team),http://lindyssports.com/college-football/column/college-player-news/lindys-announces-its-2012-all-american-teams/61471 Lindy's announces its 2012 All-America Teams 2012-12-08 2012-12-07 Lindy's Sports January 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130120052710/http://lindyssports.com/college-football/column/college-player-news/lindys-announces-its-2012-all-american-teams/61471 dead Sports Illustrated (1st team),http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20121211/postseason-all-america-team/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t11_a0 https://web.archive.org/web/20121214084334/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20121211/postseason-all-america-team/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t11_a0 dead December 14, 2012 SI.com's 2012 All-America Team 2012-12-12 2012-12-11 Sports Illustrated CBSSports.com (2nd team), FoxSportsNext.com (Scout.com 2nd team),http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/21244442 CBSSports.com 2012 College Football All-America Team December 4, 2012 December 3, 2012 CBS Sportshttp://collegefootball.scout.com/2/1246835.html FoxSportsNext.com 2012 All-America Team December 7, 2012 December 7, 2012 Scout.com https://web.archive.org/web/20121207205614/http://collegefootball.scout.com/2/1246835.html December 7, 2012 dead mdy-all and Pro Football Weekly (honorable mention).http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/11/pfw-2012-all-america-team PFW 2012 All-America team 2012-12-12 2012-12-11 Nawrocki, Nolan Pro Football Weekly dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130117094819/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/11/pfw-2012-all-america-team January 17, 2013 CBSSports.com also named Lewan along with Hagerup to their All-Big Ten team.http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/college-football-rapidreports/21235609/cbssportscoms-big-ten-all-conference-team CBSSports.com's Big Ten All-Conference Team December 4, 2012 December 2, 2012 Singer, Mike CBS Sports Kovacs earned team MVP for the season.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120312aae.html Kovacs Selected Team's MVP at Annual Football Bust December 4, 2012 December 3, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20121205093213/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120312aae.html December 5, 2012 dead Lewan was named Big Ten Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year, while Will Hagerup was the Conference Punter of the Year. Lewan and Omameh were named first team All-Big Ten by the coaches. Lewan and Hagerup were named first team by the media, while Craig Roh and Jordan Kovacs were second team by the coaches. Jake Ryan was named second team by the media. J. T. Floyd, Jeremy Gallon, Brendan Gibbons, Hagerup, Roy Roundtree, and Ryan were coaches honorable mention, while Will Campbell, Floyd, Devin Funchess, Gallon, Gibbons, Kovacs, Omameh, Robinson, Roh and Roundtree were honorable mention by the media.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112612aae.html Big Ten Announces 2012 All-Big Ten Teams and Select Individual Award Winners November 27, 2012 November 26, 2012 CBS Interactive BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20121130072038/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112612aae.html November 30, 2012 dead mdy-all Lewan was a 2012 College Football All-America Team selection by the Associated Press (1st team), ESPN (1st team), Walter Camp Football Foundation (1st team), Lindy's Sports (1st team),http://lindyssports.com/college-football/column/college-player-news/lindys-announces-its-2012-all-american-teams/61471 Lindy's announces its 2012 All-America Teams 2012-12-08 2012-12-07 Lindy's Sports January 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130120052710/http://lindyssports.com/college-football/column/college-player-news/lindys-announces-its-2012-all-american-teams/61471 dead Sports Illustrated (1st team),http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20121211/postseason-all-america-team/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t11_a0 https://web.archive.org/web/20121214084334/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20121211/postseason-all-america-team/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t11_a0 dead December 14, 2012 SI.com's 2012 All-America Team 2012-12-12 2012-12-11 Sports Illustrated CBSSports.com (2nd team), FoxSportsNext.com (Scout.com 2nd team),http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/21244442 CBSSports.com 2012 College Football All-America Team December 4, 2012 December 3, 2012 CBS Sportshttp://collegefootball.scout.com/2/1246835.html FoxSportsNext.com 2012 All-America Team December 7, 2012 December 7, 2012 Scout.com https://web.archive.org/web/20121207205614/http://collegefootball.scout.com/2/1246835.html December 7, 2012 dead mdy-all and Pro Football Weekly (honorable mention).http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/11/pfw-2012-all-america-team PFW 2012 All-America team 2012-12-12 2012-12-11 Nawrocki, Nolan Pro Football Weekly dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130117094819/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/11/pfw-2012-all-america-team January 17, 2013 CBSSports.com also named Lewan along with Hagerup to their All-Big Ten team. Kovacs earned team MVP for the season. 60 Minutes aired a 13-minute college football segment hosted by Armen Keteyian on November 18 that featured Michigan football. Athletic director Dave Brandon, Brady Hoke, Denard Robinson and Jordan Kovacs were interviewed.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111612aaa.html Michigan Football to be Featured on CBS' 60 Minutes This Sunday November 28, 2012 November 16, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20121201041930/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111612aaa.html December 1, 2012 deadhttp://www.annarbor.com/news/60-minutes-to-feature-u-m-football-ann-arbor/ '60 Minutes' segment featuring U-M football in Ann Arbor airs Sunday night November 28, 2012 November 18, 2012 AnnArbor.com Heflin, Cindyhttp://toledoblade.typepad.com/inthehouse/2012/11/13-minutes-of-60-minutes.html 13 minutes of "60 Minutes" November 28, 2012 November 16, 2012 Toledo Blade Lenzi, Rachel dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160201025343/http://toledoblade.typepad.com/inthehouse/2012/11/13-minutes-of-60-minutes.html February 1, 2016 Only Brandon, Hoke and Robinson appeared in the on air segment and its online extra companion piece.http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50135410n Has college football become a campus commodity? November 28, 2012 November 18, 2012 60 Minutes CBS Ketayian, Armenhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/behind-the-scenes-with-michigan-football/ Behind the scenes with Michigan football November 28, 2012 November 18, 2012 60 Minutes CBS Mihailovich, Draggan The following players were Academic All-Big Ten: Courtney Avery, Brennen Beyer, Seth Broekhuizen, Joey Burzynski, Jareth Glanda, Jeremy Jackson, Joe Kerridge, Jordan Kovacs, Mike Kwiatkowski, Desmond Morgan, Patrick Omameh, Joe Reynolds, Craig Roh, Matt Wile, Steve Wilson, and Charlie Zeller.http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/genrel/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012FallAcademicAllBigTen.pdf 2012 Fall Academic All-Big Ten December 6, 2012 December 6, 2012 CBS Interactive BigTen.org February 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160201025343/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/genrel/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012FallAcademicAllBigTen.pdf dead Devin Funchess was a College Football News and FoxSportsNext Freshman All-America Second Team selection (behind Penn State's Kyle Carter).http://collegefootball.scout.com/2/1247181.html 2012 Freshman All-American Team December 10, 2012 December 7, 2012 Scout.com https://web.archive.org/web/20121210062657/http://collegefootball.scout.com/2/1247181.html December 10, 2012 dead mdy-allhttp://cfn.scout.com/2/1248052.html 2012 CFN All-Freshman Team December 13, 2012 December 10, 2012 Scout.com College Football News Cirminiello, Richard https://web.archive.org/web/20121213011658/http://cfn.scout.com/2/1248052.html December 13, 2012 dead mdy-all Robinson played in the 2013 Senior Bowl.http://www.annarbor.com/mi/wolverines/2013/02/analyst_denard_robinson_needs/ https://archive.today/20130407170821/http://www.annarbor.com/mi/wolverines/2013/02/analyst_denard_robinson_needs/ dead 2013-04-07 Analyst: Denard Robinson needs to 'go to the combine and catch every ball' 2013-02-19 2013-02-18 AnnArbor.com Meinke, Kyle Campbell and Roh were invited to the 2013 East–West Shrine Game.http://www.chatsports.com/michigan-wolverines/a/Craig-Roh-Will-Campbell-listed-on-roster-for-EastWest-Shrine-Game-0-7190283# Craig Roh, Will Campbell listed on roster for East–West Shrine Game 2013-02-19 2013-01-05 MLive.com Meinke, Kyle Statistics Michigan finished the regular season ranked eighth in the Big Ten in total offense and fifth in scoring offense. Defensively, the team finished second in total defense in the Big Ten and 13th in the country, as well as second in the Big Ten in sacks allowed and fifth nationally in pass defense.http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?org=418&year=2012&week=20 Team Ranking January 11, 2013 NCAA Denard Robinson finished third in the conference in rushing with an average of 115.09 yards per game. Dennis Norfleet finished second in the conference with an average of 28.21 yards per kick return. Desmond Morgan led the team in tackles with 7.36 per game, while Jake Ryan finished third in tackles-for-a-loss in the conference with an average of 1.23 tackles-for-a-loss per game. The per game team rankings below include 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams and 12 Big Ten Conference teams. Category National rank Actual National leader Actual Conference rank Big Ten Conference leader Actual Rushing Offense 41 183.77 Army 369.83 5 Nebraska 253.36 Passing Offense 94 199.31 Marshall 365.08 6 Indiana 311.17 Total offense 78 383.08 Louisiana Tech 577.92 7 Nebraska 460.79 Scoring Offense 57 29.85 Louisiana Tech 51.50 5 Ohio State 37.17 Rushing Defense 51 150.54 Alabama 76.36 6 Michigan State 98.62 Pass Efficiency Defense 50 127.83 Florida State 95.43 9 Michigan State 98.84 Total Defense 13 320.00 Alabama 250.00 2 Michigan State 274.38 Scoring Defense 20 19.85 Alabama 10.93 4 Michigan State 16.31 Net Punting 84 35.70 Louisiana Tech 43.51 8 Illinois 39.22 Punt returns 60 8.81 Boston College 22.87 5 Northwestern 16.55 Kickoff returns 58 22.05 Kansas State29.24 5 Purdue 22.93 Turnover Margin 99 -.69 Oregon 1.62 10 Northwestern 1.08 Pass Defense 5 169.46 Florida State161.86 2 Nebraska168.14 Passing Efficiency 69 131.91 Alabama 174.32 5 Nebraska 140.21 Sacks T-78 1.69 Stanford 4.07 9 Penn State2.83 Tackles For Loss 48 6.08 Arizona State 9.00 3 Indiana 7.17 Sacks Allowed 28 1.38 North Texas .50 2 Northwestern 1.23 The per game rankings below include players who played in 75% of teams' games and were ranked in the top 100 national leaders and top 25 conference leaders: Category Player National rank Actual National leader Actual Conference rank Big Ten Conference leader Actual Rushing Denard Robinson 15 115.09 Ka'Deem Carey 148.38 3 Le'Veon Bell137.92 Fitzgerald Toussaint 51.40 16 Passing Efficiency (Min. 15 Att./Game) Denard Robinson 70 126.64 A. J. McCarron 175.28 6 Martinez (Nebraska) 141.59 Total offense Denard Robinson 60 235.00 Johnny Manziel 393.54 5 Martinez (Nebraska) 277.86 Devin Gardner 101.54 15 Fitzgerald Toussaint 51.40 25 Receptions Per Game Jeremy Gallon 3.77 Tommy Shuler (Marshall) 9.17 T-11 Allen Robinson 6.42 Receiving Yards Per Game Jeremy Gallon63.77 Terrence Williams 140.92 4 Robinson (Penn State) 101.51 Roy Roundtree 44.62 14 Interceptions Thomas Gordon .15 Phillip Thomas (Fresno State) .62 T-25 Travis Howard (Ohio State .33 Raymon Taylor .15 T-25 Punting (Min. 3.6 Punts/Game) Ryan Allen (Louisiana Tech) 48.04 Mike Sadler (Michigan State) 43.32 Punt returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) Tramaine Thompson (Kansas State 19.75 Corey Brown (Ohio State) 12.28 Kickoff returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) Dennis Norfleet 43 23.63 Quincy McDuffie (UCF) 34.24 3 Jordan Cotton (Iowa) 28.21 Field goals Brendan Gibbons T-45 1.23 Quinn Sharp2.15 6 Dan Conroy (Michigan State) 1.77 Matt Wile .15 12 Scoring T-|83 7.15 Kenneth Dixon (Louisiana Tech)14.00 8 Carlos Hyde (Ohio State) 10.20 Devin Gardner 5.08 20 Denard Robinson 3.82 25 All-Purpose Runners Denard Robinson 45 117.91 Antonio Andrews (Western Kentucky) 248.08 5 Venrick Mark (Northwestern) 166.62 Jeremy Gallon 75.77 19 Dennis Norfleet 68.69 25 Sacks Jake Ryan .35 Quanterus Smith (Western Kentucky) 1.25 T-18 John Simon (Ohio State) .82 Craig Roh .31 T-24 Tackles Desmond Morgan 7.36 Marvin Burdette (UAB) 13.08 14 Anthony Hitchens (Iowa) 11.27 Jake Ryan 6.77 21 Tackles For Loss Jake Ryan T-32 1.23 Jarvis Jones 2.04 3 Ryan Shazier (Ohio State) 1.42 Frank Clark .82 T-17 Depth chart Starters and backups against Alabama.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Depth Chart (Alabama) http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120827aaa.pdf January 1, 2013 13 September 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120907131318/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120827aaa.pdf dead Following Blake Countess's injury, Courtney Avery replaced him atop the depth chart beginning in the second week of the season,CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Depth Chart (Air Force) http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120903aaa.pdf January 1, 2013 13 May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527022933/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20120903aaa.pdf dead while Ramon Taylor replaced Avery atop the depth chart beginning in the sixth week of the season.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Depth Chart (Illinois) http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121008aaa.pdf January 2, 2013 15 May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527012923/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121008aaa.pdf dead Fitzgerald Toussaint was injured in the win against Iowa and missed the rest of the season. Thomas Rawls replaced him at the top of the depth chart for the final two games of the season.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Depth Chart (Ohio State) http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121119aaa.pdf January 1, 2013 17 May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527013713/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121119aaa.pdf dead Brandon Moore was injured during the first game of the season,MLive Injury roundup: Starting tight end Brandon Moore returns to Michigan practice http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2012/10/injury_roundup_starting_tight.htmlf January 2, 2013 October 10, 2012 Meinke, KyleMay 2025 InternetArchiveBot yes but was not replaced atop the depth chart until Week 10 against Northwestern, which saw Mike Kwiatkowski become the starting tight end.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Depth Chart (Northwestern) http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121105aaa.pdf January 2, 2013 17 May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527023436/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/release/release_20121105aaa.pdf dead Pro-Set 4-3 Yes No Yes Denard Robinson Devin Gardner Russell Bellomy Fitzgerald Toussaint Thomas Rawls Vincent Smith Stephen Hopkins Joe Kerridge Roy Roundtree Jerald Robinson Devin Gardner Jeremy Gallon Drew Dileo Jeremy Jackson Brandon Moore Mike Kwiatkowski A.J. Williams Taylor Lewan Erik Magnuson Elliott Mealer Joey Burzynski Ricky Barnum Jack Miller Patrick Omameh Joey Burzynski Michael Schofield Erik Gunderson Desmond Morgan James Ross Brandin Hawthorne Kenny Demens Joe Bolden Mike Jones Jake Ryan Cam Gordon Thomas Gordon Jarrod Wilson Josh Furman Jordan Kovacs Marvin Robinson Floyd Simmons J.T. Floyd Ramon Taylor Delonte Hollowell Blake Countess Courtney Avery Terry Richardson Craig Roh Nathan Brink Quinton Washington Richard Ash Will Campbell Nathan Brink Jibreel Black Brennen Beyer Brendan Gibbons Matt Wile Will Hagerup Dennis Norfleet/Josh Furman Jeremy Gallon Jareth Glanda Drew Dileo 110 100 No 2013 NFL draft 2013 NFL draft The 2013 NFL Draft ran from on April 25 to April 27. Michigan players eligible to be drafted were Denard Robinson, Jordan Kovacs, Roy Roundtree, Kenny Demens, Ricky Barnum, Elliott Mealer, Vincent Smith, Patrick Omameh, Mike Kwiatkowski, Brandon Moore, Brandin Hawthorne, J.T. Floyd, Will Campbell, Craig Roh, Steve Wilson, Jack Kennedy, Paul Gyarmati, Matthew Cavanaugh, and Floyd Simmons. Taylor Lewan decided to return for his senior season,http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010913aaa.html Lewan Will Return for Fifth Season at Michigan January 9, 2013 January 9, 2013 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130113050236/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010913aaa.html dead despite being considered a potential first round pick in the draft.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/michigan-ot-taylor-lewan-staying-230957149--ncaaf.html Michigan OT Taylor Lewan putting NFL draft on hold Lage, Larry Yahoo! Yahoo! Sports January 9, 2013 January 9, 2013 Denard Robinson was invited to the 2013 Senior Bowl as a wide receiver.https://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/01/09/denard-robinson-senior-bowl-wide-receiver/1821313/ Denard Robinson is playing in the Senior Bowl, but not as a QB Myerberg, Paul USA Today January 9, 2013 January 9, 2013 Robinson and Campbell were selected in the fifth and sixth rounds of the draft. Undrafted free agent signees were Kovacs (Dolphins), Roh (Panthers), Roundtree (Bengals), Mealer (Saints), Omameh (49ers), Demens (Texans) and Barnum (Redskins).http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/04/michigan_captain_jordan_kovacs.html Michigan captain Jordan Kovacs to sign with Miami Dolphins (includes all Michigan signees) 2013-04-28 2013-04-27 MLive.com Meinke, Kyle 250pt 2013 5 135 Jacksonville Jaguars Denard Robinson WR 2012 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 2013 6 178 New York Jets William Campbell William Campbell (American football) OG 2012 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes Roster 2012 Michigan Wolverines y Vincent Smith 2 RB S y Vincent Smith (American football) Bo Dever 3 WR F Steve Wilson 4 QB S Justice Hayes 5 RB RFR Brian Cleary 6 QB F Russell Bellomy 8 QB RFR Drew Dileo 9 WR J y Jeremy Gallon 10 WR J y Devin Gardner 12 QB J y Alex Swieca 13 QB RFR Jack Kennedy 14 QB S Denard Robinson 16 QB S y C Jeremy Jackson 17 WR J Devon Micou 18 WR RFR Devin Funchess 19 TE F y Roy Roundtree 21 WR S y Dennis Norfleet 26 RB F y Jonathan Keizer 27 WR RFR Fitzgerald Toussaint 28 RB J y Drake Johnson 29 RB F Paul Gyarmati 31 FB S Stephen Hopkins 33 RB J Joe Kerridge 36 FB RFR Thomas Rawls 38 RB SO y Sione Houma 39 FB F Nate Allspach 40 TE SO Dylan Esterline 42 TE SO Ricky Barnum 52 OL S Joey Burzynski 56 OL SO Elliott Mealer 57 OL S Chris Bryant 58 OL RFR y Jack Miller 60 OL RFR Graham Glasgow 61 OL RFR Blake Bars 62 OL F Ben Pliska 63 OL F Patrick Omameh 65 OL S y Kyle Kalis 67 OL F y Erik Gunderson 69 OL J Kristian Mateus 70 OL SO Ben Braden 71 OL F Michael Schofield 75 OL J Taylor Lewan 77 OL J y Erik Magnuson y 78 OL F Dan Gibbs 79 OL F Ricardo Miller 80 TE SO n Mike Kwiatkowski 81 TE S Amara Darboh 82 WR F y Jerald Robinson 83 WR SO A.J. Williams 84 TE F Joe Reynolds 85 WR J Jehu Chesson 86 WR F Brandon Moore 87 TE S David Mitropoulos-Rundus 91 TE RFR Chris Eddins 93 TE SO Jordan Paskorz 94 TE SO Marvin Robinson 3 S J Cameron Gordon 4 LB J Courtney Avery 5 CB J Raymon Taylor 6 DB SO Brandin Hawthorne 7 S S J. T. Floyd 8 CB S y Jordan Kovacs 11 S S y C Allen Gant 12 DB F Terry Richardson 13 CB F Josh Furman 14 S SO James Ross 15 LB F Blake Countess 18 DB SO y y Charlie Zeller 19 S J Jarrod Wilson 22 S F Floyd Simmons 23 S S Delonte Hollowell 24 DB SO Kenny Demens 25 LB S y Mike Jones 27 LB J Matthew Cavanaugh 28 S S Thomas Gordon 30 S J Andrew Offerdahl 31 S F Jeremy Clark 34 S F Joe Bolden 35 LB F Al Backey 38 CB J Antonio Poole 40 LB RFR y Kenny Wilkins 41 DT SO Chris Wormley 43 DE F y y Chris Maye 46 S F Jake Ryan 47 LB SO y Jake Ryan (American football) Desmond Morgan 48 LB SO y Kaleb Ringer 49 LB F y Tom Strobel 50 DE F Royce Jenkins-Stone 52 LB F Mario Ojemudia 53 DE F Richard Ash 54 DT SO Jibreel Black 55 DE J Ondre Pipkins 56 DT F y Frank Clark 57 DE SO y Frank Clark (American football) Mark Lawson 59 LB F Nathan Brink 67 DT J Willie Henry 69 DT F William Campbell 73 DT S y William Campbell (gridiron football) Quinton Washington 76 DT J Craig Roh 88 DE S y Keith Heitzman 92 DE RFR Ryan Glasgow 96 DL F y Brennen Beyer 97 LB SO Matt Godin 99 DT F Brendan Gibbons 34 PK J y Will Hagerup y 43 P J Matt Wile 45 PK SO y Seth Broekhuizen 46 PK J Jareth Glanda 54 LS J Kenneth Allen 91 P F Curt Graman 94 LS SO Anthony Capatina 95 PK J http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mich-m-footbl-mtt.html November 10, 2012 Brady Hoke Al Borges (Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks) Greg Mattison (Defensive coordinator) Dan Ferrigno (Tight ends / special teams) Darrell Funk (Offensive line) Jeff Hecklinski (Wide receivers) Fred Jackson (Running backs) Curt Mallory (Defensive backs) Jerry Montgomery (Defensive line) Mark Smith (Linebackers) Ernie Lawson (Defensive graduate assistant) Aubrey Pleasant (Defensive graduate assistant) Adam Stenavich (Offensive graduate assistant)http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/coaches-m-footbl.html 2012 Michigan Football Coaching Staff CBS Interactive August 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20110112195203/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/coaches-m-footbl.html January 12, 2011 dead mdy-allhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mich-m-footbl-mtt.html 2012 Michigan Football Roster August 3, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue May 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110513060939/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mich-m-footbl-mtt.html dead References External links Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Michigan Wolverines football