2010 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season March 2012 February 2026 2010 Michigan Wolverines football Michigan Wolverines Logo.svg Big Ten Conference Big Ten 7–6 3–5 Rich Rodriguez 3rd Calvin Magee 3rd Spread option Greg Robinson 2nd 3–3–5 Denard Robinson Mark Moundros Stephen Schilling Michigan Stadium Gator Bowl L Lost 14–52 vs. Mississippi State The 2010 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Michigan played its home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan and competed in the Big Ten Conference. The season was the first since the renovation of Michigan Stadium, begun in 2007, was completed. The Wolverines were led by third-year head coach Rich Rodriguez. After its week 10 win against Illinois, Michigan became bowl eligible for the first time since 2007, and later accepted a bid to play in the Gator Bowl against Mississippi State on January 1, 2011, losing 52–14. The Wolverines finished the season sixth out of 120 Division I FBS teams in total offense, 110th in total defense and 112th in passing defense. Michigan finished with an overall record of 7–6, 3–5 in Big Ten play. After the season, head coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff were dismissed on January 5, 2011. Several individual players had standout performances. Quarterback Denard Robinson set several school records, became the first quarterback in college football history to rush and pass for 1,500 yards, and finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting. He surpassed Drew Brees' single-season Big Ten Conference total offense record and the FBS single-season quarterback rushing record. He also won the 2010 Big Ten rushing title, the Chicago Tribune Silver Football for being the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player, and was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Year. Jonas Mouton was the Big Ten's statistical champion in tackles, while Jordan Kovacs finished second. In conference games alone, Roy Roundtree led the conference in receiving yards per game, in part on the strength of a school single-game record 246-yard outing against Illinois. Reserve quarterback Tate Forcier also set a school single-game completion percentage record with a 12-for-12 performance against Bowling Green. The defense also set several records, including most points allowed and yards allowed. Preseason In 2009, the Wolverines started out 4–0, but finished the season 5–7 and missed a bowl game for the second year in a row.http://www.collegesports-fans.com/football-previews/2010-preview/michigan-wolverines-preview.html 2010 Michigan Wolverines Football Preview November 11, 2010 CollegeSports-fans.com Baxendell, Max July 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110708175349/http://www.collegesports-fans.com/football-previews/2010-preview/michigan-wolverines-preview.html dead Michigan finished the season seventh in the Big Ten in total offense and ninth in total defense.2009 Michigan Football Ranking Summary NCAA http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?year=2009&org=418 November 11, 2010 The team entered the season surrounded by questions of how they would overcome the late season collapse from last year and what it would take for Rich Rodriguez to return for a fourth year. On January 5, Michigan hired Dave Brandon to replace Bill Martin as its athletic director.Complete Coverage: David Brandon Named Next Michigan Athletic Director AnnArbor.com http://www.annarbor.com/sports/complete-coverage-david-brandon-named-next-michigan-athletic-director/ January 5, 2010 February 1, 2011 Martin had previously announced his retirement during the 2009 season.Michael Rothstein Michigan Athletic Director Bill Martin's Announced Retirement Draws Wide Reaction AnnArbor.com http://www.annarbor.com/sports/michigan-athletic-director-bill-martin-resigns-after-almost-a-decade-on-the-job/ October 21, 2009 February 1, 2011 Reaction to the hire was positive,Here's What People Are Saying About David Brandon's Hiring as Michigan Athletic Director AnnArbor.com http://www.annarbor.com/sports/heres-what-people-are-saying-about-david-brandons-hiring-as-michigan-athletic-director/ January 5, 2010 February 1, 2011 but the hire also brought increased scrutiny upon Rich Rodriguez, as Brandon made it clear that he would do whatever was necessary to turn the program around from its recent slump.Pete Bigelow David Brandon's Hiring at Michigan Heightens Scrutiny of Rich Rodriguez AnnArbor.com http://www.annarbor.com/sports/david-brandons-hiring-at-michigan-heightens-scrutiny-of-rich-rodriguez/ January 6, 2010 February 1, 2011 The team also faced uncertainty relating to who would be the starting quarterback.Pete Fiutak http://cfn.scout.com/2/984675.html 2010 Michigan Preview July 18, 2010 November 11, 2010 College Football News Scout.com https://web.archive.org/web/20101112171533/http://cfn.scout.com/2/984675.html November 12, 2010 dead mdy-all While it was expected that Tate Forcier would retain his starting job, the build-up to the season led to a quarterback controversy that turned into a three-way battle between Forcier, Denard Robinson, and highly touted recruit Devin Gardner. On defense, Michigan installed a new 3–3–5 formation that the coaches hoped would better suit the players currently on the team. Michigan lost several key players from the previous season, including DE Brandon Graham, the 2009 Big Ten defensive Most Valuable Player, RB's Brandon Minor and Carlos Brown, LB Stevie Brown, and CB Donovan Warren. Michigan suffered a severe blow to its defensive secondary during fall practice, as starting CB Troy Woolfolk suffered a dislocated ankle that ended his season before it began.Pete Bigelow Injured Michigan Football Player Troy Woolfolk Grateful for Support AnnArbor.com http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/michigan-cornerback-troy-woolfolk-injured-during-tuesdays-football-practice/ August 17, 2010 December 1, 2010 Recruiting Recruits yes no 2010 Richard Ash DT Pahokee, Florida Pahokee H.S. 6 4 263 4.85 December 16, 2009 3 4 77 Courtney Avery DB Lexington, Ohio Lexington H.S. 5 9.5 164.5 4.55 June 20, 2009 3 3 73 Jibreel Black DE Cincinnati, Ohio Wyoming H.S. 6 2 256.5 4.8 2010-01-22, 2010 4 3 78 Drew Dileo ATH Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Parkview Baptist School 5 10 175 4.5 2009-04-30, 2009 3 3 75 Demar Dorsey DB Lauderdale Lakes, Florida Boyd Anderson H.S. 6 0.5 175 4.35 February 3, 2010 4 4 85 Josh Furman ATH Millersville, Maryland Old Mill H.S. 6 2 197 4.38 December 21, 2009 4 3 78 Devin Gardner QB Inkster, Michigan Inkster H.S. 6 4 195 4.57 March 12, 2009 5 4 81 Will Hagerup K Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin Whitefish Bay H.S. 6 4 212.5 4.8 September 27, 2009 3 3 79 Stephen Hopkins RB Flower Mound, Texas Marcus H.S. 6 0 222.5 4.56 2009-04-11, 2009 3 3 77 Jeremy Jackson WR Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor Huron H.S. 6 3 192 4.65 October 1, 2008 3 3 79 Carvin Johnson DB Metairie, Louisiana Archbishop Rummel H.S. 6 0 185 – November 3, 2009 3 3 76 Conelius Jones ATH Spartanburg, South Carolina Spartanburg H.S. 6 2 191 4.47 June 15, 2009 3 3 77 Antonio Kinard LB Youngstown, Ohio Liberty H.S. 6 4 210 – June 15, 2009 3 3 77 Ricardo Miller WR Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor Pioneer H.S. 6 2 205 4.50 September 29, 2009 4 3 80 Christian Pace C Avon Lake, Ohio Avon Lake H.S. 6 2.5 259 5.27 May 31, 2009 3 3 79 Jordan Paskorz DE Allison Park, Pennsylvania Hampton H.S. 6 3.5 224 4.82 May 27, 2009 3 3 78 Jerald Robinson WR Canton, Pennsylvania Canton South H.S. 6 1 175 – February 9, 2009 4 3 77 Marvin Robinson LB Eagle Lake, Florida Lake Region H.S. 6 1 190 4.6 April 17, 2009 4 4 79 Davion Rogers LB Warren, Ohio Warren G. Harding H.S. 6 6 207.5 4.6 January 17, 2010 3 3 78 Jake Ryan LB Westlake, Ohio St. Ignatius H.S. 6 3 220 4.6 January 18, 2010 3 3 77 Terrence Talbott DB Huber Heights, Ohio Wayne H.S. 5 9.75 224 4.5 August 15, 2009 3 3 78 Terry Talbott DT Huber Heights, Ohio Wayne H.S. 6 3.5 260 4.83 August 15, 2009 3 3 75 Ray Vinopal DB Youngstown, Ohio Cardinal Mooney H.S. 5 10.5 181.5 4.49 December 4, 2009 3 2 68 Austin White RB Livonia, Michigan Stevenson H.S. 6 0 188 4.51 July 15, 2009 4 3 77 Ken Wilkins DE Washington, Pennsylvania Trinity H.S. 6 3 244 4.61 June 9, 2009 3 4 77 D.J. Williamson WR Warren, Ohio Warren G. Harding H.S. 6 1.5 173.5 4.43 March 14, 2009 2 3 78 2010 Michigan Football Commitments 2010 Michigan Football Commits ESPN michigan 162 130 12 20 14 February 5, 2010 Preseason award watch lists Michigan began the season with five players listed on prominent watch lists.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/083010aab.html Big Ten Weekly Football Release – August 30: Big Ten set to kick off 115th year of football September 11, 2010 August 30, 2010 CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20100902171234/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/083010aab.html September 2, 2010 dead mdy-all Junior Kevin Koger was listed on the John Mackey Award list for tight ends. Redshirt sophomore Roy Roundtree was listed on the Fred Biletnikoff Award list for wide receivers.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/081910aaa.html Koger, Roundtree on Pass Catching Watch Lists September 11, 2010 August 19, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20100830085041/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/081910aaa.html August 30, 2010 live Fifth-year senior Stephen Schilling was listed on the Outland Trophy list for lineman.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062410aaa.html Schilling Named to Watch List for Outland Trophy September 11, 2010 June 24, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Redshirt junior David Molk was named to the Rimington Trophy list for centers.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082610aaa.html Molk Named to Rimington Trophy Watch List September 11, 2010 August 26, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20100901062749/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082610aaa.html September 1, 2010 live Fifth-year senior Jonas Mouton was listed on the Butkus Award watch list for linebackers.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082410aab.html Mouton Named to Watch List for 2010 Butkus Award September 11, 2010 August 24, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20100827175140/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082410aab.html August 27, 2010 live Rankings 15 6 7 NR NR RV RV 20 22 21 22 19 19 18 17 RV 24 24 RV RV RV NR RV 25 RV NR NR RV RV NR NR RV RV NR RV RV RV NR NR RV NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR*Source: ESPN.com: 2010 NCAA Football Rankingshttps://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2010 2010 College Football Rankings for Week 1 ESPN Schedule 2010 AP Eastern September 4 3:30 p.m. w y Connecticut Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ABC, ESPN2 30–10 113,090 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302470130 Connecticut Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines Box Score ESPN September 4, 2010 September 4, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907042348/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302470130 September 7, 2010 live September 11 3:30 p.m. w y y Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry NBC 28–24 80,795 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302540087 Michigan Wolverines vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Box Score ESPN September 12, 2010 September 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100914010108/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302540087 September 14, 2010 live September 18 12:00 p.m. w y 20 UMass 16 (FCS) Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI BTN 42–37 110,187 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302610130 Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Michigan Wolverines Box Score ESPN September 18, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100921103830/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302610130 September 21, 2010 live September 25 12:00 p.m. w y 21 Bowling Green Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ESPN2 65–21 109,933 Potent Offensive Attack Helps Michigan Rout Bowling Green http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092510aab.html September 25, 2010 September 25, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20100929155213/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092510aab.html September 29, 2010 live October 2 3:30 p.m. w y 19 Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN ESPNU 42–35 52,929 Memorial Stadium Sold Out, Hosts Fourth-Largest Crowd in IU Football History http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100210aaa.html October 2, 2010 October 2, 2010 Indiana Football Official Site https://web.archive.org/web/20101005042652/http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100210aaa.html October 5, 2010 live October 9 3:30 p.m. l 18 Michigan State 17 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ABC, ESPN 17–34 113,065 Michigan Suffers First Loss of 2010 to No. 17 Spartans http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100910aaa.html October 9, 2010 October 9, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20101013082000/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100910aaa.html October 13, 2010 live October 16 3:30 p.m. l y Iowa 15 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ABC, ESPN 28–38 112,784 October 30 8:00 p.m. l y Penn State Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry ESPN 31–41 108,539 Robinson Sets Big Ten Record in Loss to Nittany Lions http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/103010aaa.html October 30, 2010 October 30, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20101103192637/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/103010aaa.html November 3, 2010 live November 6 12:00 p.m. w Illinois Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ESPN 67–65 3OT 111,441 Shaw, Hemingway Cap Come-From-Behind, Triple OT Win over Illini http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110610aaa.html November 6, 2010 November 6, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20101110054730/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110610aaa.html November 10, 2010 live November 13 12:00 p.m. w y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN BTN 27–16 50,260 Wolverines Hold Off Purdue for Second Straight Victory http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111310aaa.html November 13, 2010 November 13, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 20 12:00 p.m. l Wisconsin 6 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ESPN 28–48 112,276 Michigan Drops Home Finale to No. 6 Wisconsin http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112010aaa.html November 20, 2010 November 20, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 27 12:00 p.m. l y Ohio State 8 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH The Game ABC 7–37 105,491 Wolverines Fall in Regular-Season Finale at No. 8 Ohio State http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112710aaa.html November 27, 2010 November 27, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 1, 2011 1:30 p.m. l y y Mississippi State 21 EverBank Field Jacksonville, FL Gator Bowl ESPN2 14–52 77,497 No. 21 Mississippi State Too Much for Wolverines in Gator Bowl http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010111aaa.html January 1, 2011 January 1, 2011 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Game summaries Connecticut 2010 Connecticut Huskies football team Connecticut at Michigan Huskies Wolverines 0 10 0 0 14 7 3 6 September 4 Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI EST 3:30 pm 3:15 113,090 57 °F °C on, Overcast, W 20 MPH Alex Kemp Sean McDonough, Matt Millen & Heather Cox ABC/ESPN2 left vertical 200 MichiganStadium2010UConn.JPG The newly designed Michigan Stadium 20100904 Michigan Defense vs. Connecticut.jpg Michigan on defense vs. the 2010 Connecticut Huskies football team (including No. 32 Jordan Kovacs, No. 8 Jonas Mouton, No. 45 Obi Ezeh, No. 68 Mike Martin and No. 88 Craig Roh) Michigan opened the 2010 season at home against the Connecticut Huskies, the first ever meeting between the two schools.Game Notes – Connecticut at Michigan http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090410aae.html September 4, 2010 September 18, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20100913063100/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090410aae.html September 13, 2010 live Michigan celebrated the re-dedication of Michigan Stadium with a special flyover by a World War II era B-25 bomber from the nearby Yankee Air Museum in Ypsilanti Township, and then another flyover immediately following the national anthem by two A-10 aircraft.U-M Athletics Plans Several Events for Rededication Game http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090210aaa.html September 2, 2010 November 19, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Brock Mealer—the brother of Michigan guard Elliot Mealer—led the team onto the field by walking to the banner and touching it, which sparked a standing ovation from the crowd.Pete Bigelow For Brock Mealer, Saturday's Walk Out of Michigan Stadium Tunnel Was 'Dream Come True' http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/for-brock-mealer-saturdays-walk-out-of-michigan-stadium-tunnel-was-dream-come-true/ November 19, 2010 September 4, 2010 AnnArbor.com https://web.archive.org/web/20101107222709/http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/for-brock-mealer-saturdays-walk-out-of-michigan-stadium-tunnel-was-dream-come-true/ November 7, 2010 live Brock Mealer had only recently regained the ability to walk following injuries in a car crash. thumb|Michigan offense including No. 16 Denard Robinson, No. 20 Michael Shaw, No. 22 Darryl Stonum, No. 12 Roy Roundtree, No. 86 Kevin Koger, No. 52 Stephen Schilling, and No. 50 David Molk as well as No. 79 Perry Dorrestein, No. 65 Patrick Omameh, and No. 72 Mark Huyge Although a close game was predicted, the game was the exact opposite, as the Wolverines finally displayed the long sought offensive firepower from a Rich Rodriguez offense.Denard Robinson Gives Glimpse of Long-Sought Wolverines Potential Bob Wojnowski http://detnews.com/article/20100904/OPINION03/9040414/Denard-Robinson-gives-glimpse-of-long-sought-Wolverines-potential#ixzz16eHoRYzF The Detroit News November 29, 2010 September 4, 2010 Michigan scored the only points of the first quarter, as Vincent Smith opened the scoring with a 12-yard touchdown run and quarterback Denard Robinson added another touchdown on a 32-yard run. Michigan started the second quarter with another touchdown, this time with a 3-yard run by Michael Shaw. All of Connecticut's scoring came in the second quarter: a 32-yard field goal by Dave Teggert, and then a 2-yard run by Jordan Todman. The only scoring of the third quarter came on a 24-yard Michigan field goal by Brendan Gibbons. Connecticut managed to enter Michigan's red zone during the third quarter, but D.J. Shoemate fumbled the ball after a hit by J.T. Floyd and Obi Ezeh recovered it to prevent Connecticut from scoring. In the fourth quarter, Smith caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Robinson; however, the extra point attempt was no good. The attendance of 113,090 was the highest in college football history. Robinson had 29 carries and completed 19-of-22 passes for 186 yards, contributing 383 of Michigan's 473 total yards.Recap Week 1 UConn at Michigan http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302470130 September 4, 2010 September 4, 2010 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20100907042753/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302470130 September 7, 2010 dead Robinson ran for 197 yards, setting a school record for a quarterback, surpassing Steve Smith, who rushed for 147 yards on four carries at Minnesota on November 12, 1983. Michigan committed no turnovers, the first time since the game against Miami (Ohio) on September 6, 2008. With the win, the Wolverines improved to 108–18–2 all-time in home openers. At Notre Dame 2010 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team Michigan at Notre Dame(Michigan–Notre Dame rivalry game) Wolverines Fighting Irish 14 7 0 7 7 0 10 7 September 11 Notre Dame StadiumNotre Dame, IN EST 3:30 pm 3:37 80,795 59 °F °C on, Cloudy, S 5 MPH Todd Geerlings Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock & Alex Flanagan NBC Following their win against Connecticut, the Wolverines traveled to South Bend, Indiana to take on their long-time rivals, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, in their first road game of the season. Michigan won the previous year's contest on a Tate Forcier to Greg Mathews touchdown pass with 11 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292550130 https://web.archive.org/web/20090915195315/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292550130 dead September 15, 2009 Forcier's TD pass in final seconds seals Michigan's upset of Irish November 19, 2010 September 12, 2009 ESPN The game was seen as a crucial test to Michigan's season, as it was Michigan's first game in a hostile environment.Notre Dame Will Reveal Michigan's, Michigan State's True Colors Michael Rosenberg http://www.freep.com/article/20100906/COL22/9060367/Notre-Dame-will-reveal-Michigan-s-Michigan-State-s-true-colors Detroit Free Press November 29, 2010 September 6, 2010 Notre Dame began the scoring early in the first quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Dayne Crist; however, Crist suffered a concussion during the opening drive and was forced to miss the remainder of the first half. Michigan responded with three unanswered touchdowns. First was a 31-yard reception by Roy Roundtree midway through the first quarter, then a 1-yard run by Stephen Hopkins near the end of the first, and later an 87-yard run by QB Denard Robinson, the longest in Notre Dame Stadium history. After halftime, the Fighting Irish responded with two touchdowns and a field goal. First was a 53-yard pass to TJ Jones, followed by a 24-yard field goal by David Ruffer. Next was a 95-yard catch by Kyle Rudolph, which put Notre Dame ahead late in the game. Michigan retook the lead with 27 seconds left with a 2-yard run by Denard Robinson. Michigan's defense held off Notre Dame on its final drive of the game, with Crist's final pass sailing over everyone and out of the end zone.Recap Week 2 Michigan at Notre Dame https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302540087 September 11, 2010 September 11, 2010 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20100914114150/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302540087 September 14, 2010 live Denard Robinson set a school record for total offense at 502 total yards – 258 rushing, 244 passing. The rushing yards set a new high for yards on the ground in one game by a Big Ten quarterback, as Robinson broke the league record of 217 yards set by Mike Kafka at Minnesota on November 1, 2008. Robinson became the ninth quarterback in NCAA history to rush and pass for 200 yards or more in a game, the last being West Virginia's Pat White against Pittsburgh on November 16, 2006 (220 rushing and 204 passing). The last 200-yard rusher for Michigan was Mike Hart, who had 215 yards against Eastern Michigan on October 6, 2007.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091110aac.html Postgame Notes: Michigan 28, Notre Dame 24 September 11, 2010 September 11, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Vs. Massachusetts Massachusetts at Michigan Minutemen #20 Wolverines 3 14 0 20 7 14 14 7 September 18 Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI EST 12:00 pm 3:19 110,187 65 °F °C on, Cloudy/Rain, SW 7 MPH Mike Cannon Tom Hart, Anthony Herron & Lisa Byington BTN After its dramatic win in South Bend against Notre Dame, Michigan played the Division I FCS Massachusetts Minutemen (UMass) in Ann Arbor, the first ever meeting between the two teams.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091810aac.html Games Notes – Massachusetts at Michigan September 18, 2010 September 18, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20100924031158/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091810aac.html September 24, 2010 live Michigan sought to avoid an upset similar to the 2007 team, which lost to Appalachian State.Robinson, Wolverines Try to Avoid Letdown Against UMass Tim Rohan http://www.michigandaily.com/content/robinson-wolverines-try-avoid-letdown-against-umass The Michigan Daily November 29, 2010 September 16, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101217145152/http://michigandaily.com/content/robinson-wolverines-try-avoid-letdown-against-umass December 17, 2010 live The game proved to be much closer than expected, and much more similar to the upset of 2007 than Michigan desired. On the opening drive, UMass drove to the Michigan 12-yard line, but was forced to settle for a 29-yard field goal. On Michigan's first possession, Denard Robinson threw an interception on the second play (and first pass) of the drive. After a defensive stop, Michigan drove 93 yards for a touchdown on a drive that featured passes of 16 yards to Martavious Odoms and 43 yards to Kelvin Grady. Michael Shaw scored the touchdown on a 1-yard run. Thirty-five seconds into the second quarter, UMass retook the lead on a 7-yard touchdown run by Jonathan Hernandez, capping a 67-yard scoring drive. Midway through the second quarter, Michigan drove 64 yards (including 40 rushing yards by Robinson), but Seth Broekhuizen missed a 38-yard field goal attempt. In the closing minutes of the first half, UMass drove 79 yards, capped by the second touchdown run by Hernandez. UMass led 17–7 with 1:17 remaining in the half, but Michigan stormed back in the final 61 seconds of the half. On Michigan's first play from scrimmage after the UMass touchdown, Robinson threw a 66-yard touchdown pass to Darryl Stonum with 1:01 left in the half. On the second play from scrimmage after the kickoff, Jordan Kovacs forced a fumble by Hernandez, and Michigan recovered the ball at their own 45-yard line. Michigan quickly drove 55 yards and scored on a 9-yard touchdown pass from Robinson to Stonum with 16 seconds left in the half. Michigan led 21–17 at halftime on the strength of 259 yards (195 passing yards and 64 rushing yards) of total offense from Denard Robinson.Michigan – Massachusetts Box Score ESPN September 18, 2010 September 18, 2010 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302610130 https://web.archive.org/web/20100921103830/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302610130 September 21, 2010 live On the opening drive of the second half, Michigan drove 69 yards and scored on Shaw's 34-yard touchdown run, his second touchdown of the game. On their second possession of the second half, Michigan drove 94 yards and scored on an 8-yard run by Robinson. The score marked Michigan's fourth touchdown in four drives as Michigan scored 28 unanswered points after UMass took the 17–7 lead. UMass scored on a 7-yard touchdown run by Havens at 13:47 of the fourth quarter. On Michigan's first possession of the fourth quarter, Shaw led the way with a 50-yard run and a 4-yard touchdown run to put Michigan ahead 42–24. UMass responded with its second touchdown of the quarter on a five-yard pass from Havens to Julian Talley, but missed on the two-point conversion attempt. After a three-and-out by Michigan, UMass blocked Michigan's punt and drove for its third fourth-quarter touchdown aided by a pass interference penalty against Michigan's James Rogers. With 2:05 left to play, and Michigan leading 42–37, UMass attempted an onside kick that went out of bounds at the 40-yard line, allowing Michigan to run out the clock for the win.Michigan holds on as Denard Robinson accounts for 345 yards, 3 TDs ESPN September 18, 2010 February 1, 2011 http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302610130 https://web.archive.org/web/20110228035342/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302610130 February 28, 2011 dead Vs. Bowling Green 2010 Bowling Green Falcons football team Bowling Green at Michigan Falcons #21 Wolverines 0 14 7 0 21 7 16 21 September 25 Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI EST 12:00 pm 3:16 109,933 60 °F °C on, Partly cloudy, NW 20 MPH Dennis Lipski Bob Wischusen, Brian Griese & Quint Kessenich ESPN2 Following its close win against UMass, Michigan hosted the Bowling Green Falcons. This was the first meeting between the schools since 2000, which saw Michigan emerge victorious 42–7.https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/preview?gid=201009250029 Bowling Green (1–2) at Michigan (3–0) November 29, 2010 September 21, 2010 Rivals After the opening kickoff, Michigan drove 80 yards for a touchdown on a 2-yard run by quarterback Denard Robinson. On its second possession, Michigan drove the ball 88 yards and took a 14–0 lead on a 47-yard run by Robinson. Michigan began its third possession at its own 9-yard line. Robinson ran 46 yards on the first play of the drive, but he injured his knee and did not return to the game. Devin Gardner substituted for Robinson and concluded the drive with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Gallon. Michigan led 21–0 at the end of the first quarter, but Bowling Green scored 14 unanswered points in the second quarter on a 1-yard run by Jordan Hopgood and a 71-yard reception by Tyrone Pronty. With Michigan's lead cut to 7 points, Tate Forcier entered the game late in the second quarter. Forcier completed all 6 of his passes in leading the team on 69-yard touchdown drive to give Michigan a 28–14 lead at halftime.Michigan dominates Bowling Green despite losing two quarterbacks http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302680130 https://web.archive.org/web/20100927192315/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302680130 dead September 27, 2010 September 25, 2010 February 2, 2011 ESPN On the opening drive of the third quarter, Bowling Green's punter fumbled the ball and it flew into the end zone for a safety, giving Michigan a 30–14 lead. After the safety, Forcier completed a 21-yard pass to Roy Roundtree, which led to a 2-yard pass from Forcier to John McColgan. On Bowling Green's next drive, Jonas Mouton intercepted a pass at the Bowling Green 46-yard line and returned it 9 yards to the 37. After a 14-yard pass from Forcier to Gallon, Vincent Smith scored on an 8-yard run to give Michigan a 44–14 lead. Bowling Green then drove 69 yards and scored on a 2-yard run by Jordan Hopgood. Michigan held Bowling Green scoreless in the fourth quarter and added three more touchdowns on runs of 1 yard by Vincent Smith, 5 yards by Fitzgerald Toussaint and 7 yards by Devin Gardner. Toussaint also had a 61-yard run in the fourth quarter to set up his touchdown.Week 4 Box Score Bowling Green at Michigan https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302680130 September 25, 2010 November 29, 2010 ESPN Michigan's 721 yards of total offense rank as the second most in program history, trailing only the Wolverines' 727-yard effort against Delaware State on October 17, 2009. It is the most recorded by Michigan against an FBS program, surpassing the 715 yards tallied against Mississippi in the 1991 Gator Bowl.Postgame Notes: No. 21 Michigan 65, Bowling Green 21 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092510aae.html September 25, 2010 September 25, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com It was also the fifth-best total in Big Ten conference history. Tate Forcier set a Michigan single-game completion record of 100%, completing 12 of 12 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown. Michigan's three quarterbacks combined to complete 23 of 26 passes (88.5 percent) for 255 yards. This marked the first time Michigan had won its first four games in back-to-back seasons since the 1996 and 1997 teams.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092710aab.html Big Ten Weekly Football Release – Sept. 27: 115th Big Ten football season starts Saturday October 15, 2010 September 27, 2010 CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20101223162604/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092710aab.html December 23, 2010 dead mdy-all At Indiana 2010 Indiana Hoosiers football team Michigan at Indiana #19 Wolverines Hoosiers 14 7 14 7 7 14 7 7 October 2 Memorial StadiumBloomington, IN EST 3:30 pm 3:16 52,929 Dan Capron Pam Ward, Danny Kanell ESPNU To open Big Ten play, Michigan traveled to Bloomington, Indiana for a shootout with the Indiana Hoosiers. During the previous meeting between the schools, Michigan won the game on a controversial interception call which saw Donovan Warren intercept Indiana quarterback Ben Chappell on what turned out to be Indiana's final play of the game.http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292690130 https://web.archive.org/web/20090929093327/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292690130 dead September 29, 2009 Late Forcier TD, Warren key interception seal victory for Michigan November 19, 2010 September 26, 2009 ESPN After the opening kickoff, Chappell led the Hoosiers on a six-minute, 77-yard drive capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass to Duwyce Wilson. Michigan responded less than a minute later on its second play from scrimmage with a 72-yard touchdown run by Denard Robinson. On its second possession, Robinson led an 85-yard drive concluding with a 32-yard touchdown pass to Roy Roundtree. On Michigan's third possession of the first quarter, Robinson completed a 74-yard pass to Roundtree who was tackled at the 1-yard line. However, Robinson fumbled the snap and the ball was recovered by Indiana. Following the fumble, Chappell led Indiana on a five-minute, 99-yard touchdown drive capped by a 22-yard touchdown run by Darius Willis. Michigan re-took the lead 21–14 on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Robinson to Kevin Koger with 2:43 remaining in the first half. The half ended with a 72-yard drive by Indiana and a 3-yard touchdown pass from Chappell to Damarlo Belcher as time ran out.Michigan Wolverines at Indiana Hoosiers Box Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302750084 October 2, 2010 February 2, 2010 ESPN On the second play of the second half, Robinson threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Junior Hemingway. Demarlo Willis tied the game at 28–28 with his second touchdown on a 4-yard run at the 6:55 mark of the third quarter. Michigan once again took the lead less than a minute later with a 56-yard touchdown run by Vincent Smith. The score remained 35–28 until the closing minutes as the defensive units held the offenses without a score for more than 20 minutes. Late in the fourth quarter, Chappell led Indiana on a six-minute, 80-yard drive. On fourth down with 1:20 remaining in the game, Chappell completed a 19-yard touchdown to Darius Willis to tie the game at 35–35. The Wolverines got the ball back at their own 27-yard line with 1:15 remaining in the game. Robinson carried the ball three times to take the ball to the Indiana 46-yard line and then completed a 42-yard pass to Hemingway who was tackled at the Indiana 4-yard line. Robinson ran the ball into the endzone for the winning touchdown with 17 seconds left in the game. It was Michigan's 17th consecutive win against Indiana, dating back to 1987. The victory also gave Michigan its first 5–0 start since the 2006 season.Recap Week 5 Michigan at Indiana http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302750084 October 2, 2010 October 2, 2010 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20101004200936/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302750084 October 4, 2010 dead Michigan totaled 574 yards of total offense against Indiana, with Denard Robinson being the team's offensive leader. He contributed 494 yards of total offense, the second-highest single-game total in Michigan history. With 217 rushing yards and 277 passing yards, Robinson became the first player in Division I FBS history to have two regular season games with both 200 yards rushing and 200 yards passing.Denard Robinson gunning for the Heisman ESPN October 2, 2010 October 4, 2010 https://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/8256/denard-robinson-gunning-for-heisman https://web.archive.org/web/20101004172303/http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/8256/denard-robinson-gunning-for-heisman October 4, 2010 live ("According to the NCAA record book, Robinson is the first player in FBS history to pass for 200 yards and rush for 200 yards in a game TWICE in his career in the regular season.") On defense, Michigan's performance was among the worst in team history. Michigan's defense gave up 568 yards in the game, the second-highest total ever allowed by a Michigan football team.Notebook: Young Secondary Gets Torched by Chappell and Experienced Indiana Wideouts Ryan Kartje http://www.michigandaily.com/content/notebook-young-secondary-gets-torched-chappell-and-experienced-indiana-wideouts The Michigan Daily October 2, 2010 October 4, 2010(The highest total allowed by a Michigan team was 623 yards against Oregon on September 8, 2007. With several sustained drives, Indiana also dominated time of possession, controlling the ball for 41:47 as compared to 18:13 for Michigan. Indiana's total of 41:47 also set an all-time record for time of possession by a Michigan opponent. Indiana quarterback Ben Chappell passed for 480 yards to break the all-time record for passing yards against Michigan, surpassing a 28-year-old record of 436 yards set by Northwestern's Sandy Schwab in 1982.Postgame Notes: No. 19 Michigan 42, Indiana 35 October 2, 2010 October 4, 2010 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100210aaf.html CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20101006141539/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100210aaf.html October 6, 2010 live Chapell also broke the all-time record by an opposing player with 475 yards of total offense. Indiana receiver Tandon Doss also had the second-highest receiving totals ever recorded by a Michigan opponent with 221 receiving yards and 15 catches.Indiana Postgame Notes vs. Michigan December 1, 2010 October 2, 2010 http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100210aah.html Indiana Football Official Site https://web.archive.org/web/20101210122108/http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100210aah.html December 10, 2010 live Vs. Michigan State 2010 Michigan State Spartans football team Michigan State at Michigan(Paul Bunyan Trophy game) #17 Spartans #18 Wolverines 0 17 14 3 3 7 0 7 October 9 Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI EST 3:30 pm 3:10 113,065 75 °F °C on, Sunny, E 7 MPH Bill LeMonnier Sean McDonough, Matt Millen & Quint Kessenich ABC/ESPN In week 6, Michigan hosted its in-state rivals, the Michigan State Spartans, for the coveted Paul Bunyan Trophy. This game was the 103rd edition of the rivalry. The game marked the first time since 1999 where both teams entered the game undefeated.Michigan St.-Michigan Preview October 9, 2010 December 14, 2010 https://www.espn.com/college-football/preview?gameId=302820130 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20101201032946/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=302820130 December 1, 2010 live Expectations ran high for both teams, as Michigan State came into the game ranked 17th in the AP Poll and 16th in the Coaches Poll, while Michigan entered ranked 18th in the AP Poll and 17th in the Coaches Poll. Michigan State was victorious in the previous meeting in the series, winning 26–20 in overtime after a 23-yard touchdown run by Larry Caper.https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=292760127&period=0 (22) Michigan 20, Michigan State 26: Complete Play-by-Play November 3, 2010 October 3, 2009 ESPN Although Michigan was able to score first, it was Michigan State that dictated the pace of the game. After Michigan's 34-yard field goal, the only scoring in the first quarter, Michigan State responded with a 61-yard rushing touchdown by Edwin Baker, which were the first points of the second quarter. Michigan took the lead a few minutes later with a 12-yard touchdown reception by Martell Webb, but the Spartans responded with a 41-yard rushing touchdown by Le'Veon Bell, and later added to their lead with a 38-yard field goal by Dan Conroy just before halftime. State built on their lead in the third quarter with 2 touchdowns: first a 41-yard reception by Mark Dell, then an 8-yard run by Larry Caper. Michigan's only points of the second half came on a 4-yard rushing touchdown by Denard Robinson. Michigan State sealed their win with a 28-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302820130 Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines Box Score February 2, 2010 October 9, 2010 ESPN Denard Robinson had perhaps his worst game up to this point in the season: he threw three interceptions and was held to only 84 yards rushing. This marked the first time that Michigan State had defeated Michigan three years in a row since they accomplished this feat from 1965 to 1967.http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302820130 Recap Week 6 Michigan State at Michigan October 10, 2010 October 9, 2010 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20101012235203/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302820130 October 12, 2010 dead The announced crowd of 113,065 was, at the time, the second largest crowd ever at Michigan Stadium. As a testament to Michigan's ongoing kicking woes, the field goal in the first half was Michigan's first attempt since the game against UMass and the first converted kick since the game against Connecticut.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100910aad.html Postgame Notes: No. 17 Michigan State 34, No. 18 Michigan 17 November 29, 2010 October 9, 2010 MGoBlue.com Vs. Iowa 2010 Iowa Hawkeyes football team Iowa at Michigan(Homecoming game) #15 Hawkeyes Wolverines 7 14 7 10 7 0 0 21 October 16 Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI EST 3:30 pm 3:23 112,784 65 °F °C on, Mostly Sunny, W 10 MPH Dave Witvoet Ron Franklin, Ed Cunningham ABC/ESPN For their Homecoming, Michigan hosted the Iowa Hawkeyes. Michigan hoped to bounce back after a tough loss the previous week to Michigan State. During the previous meeting between the two schools, Iowa prevailed 30–28 after Denard Robinson threw an interception with less than one minute remaining in the game.http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292832294 https://archive.today/20120707204947/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292832294 dead July 7, 2012 Stanzi, No. 12 Iowa dump Michigan for best start since 1985 November 2, 2010 October 3, 2009 ESPN While Michigan came out and scored on their first possession, Iowa went on to control the game and emerge victorious. After Michigan took an early lead midway through the first quarter with an 8-yard touchdown reception by Vincent Smith, Iowa tied it up a few minutes later with a 14-yard reception by Derrell Johnson-Koulianos. A few minutes later Johnson-Koulianos caught another touchdown, this time from 31 yards out. Iowa scored again just before halftime with a 4-yard run by Adam Robinson. In the third quarter Adam Robinson of the Hawkeyes ran in another touchdown, this time from 11 yards out. In the fourth quarter Michigan's offense woke back up, with the Wolverines' Stephen Hopkins scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run. Iowa responded with a 19-yard reception by Johnson-Koulianos. Michigan responded with 2 touchdowns: a 45-yard reception by Junior Hemingway, and a 3-yard run by Tate Forcier. However, Iowa sealed its win with a 30-yard field goal by Michael Meyer.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302890130 Iowa Hawkeyes at Michigan Wolverines Box Score February 2, 2011 October 16, 2010 ESPN Michigan's rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter snapped a streak of 24 quarters where Iowa hadn't allowed a rushing touchdown (dating back to the Orange Bowl vs. Georgia Tech).http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302890130 Recap Week 7 Iowa at Michigan October 17, 2010 October 16, 2010 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20101018182407/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302890130 October 18, 2010 dead With his rushing performance, Denard Robinson surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season, becoming just the second Big Ten quarterback to accomplish the feat in conference history. Indiana's Antwaan Randle El established the Big Ten record for rushing yards by a quarterback (1,270) in 2000. Robinson ended the contest with 1,096 rushing yards on the year.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101610aae.html Games Notes Iowa at Michigan October 16, 2010 October 16, 2010 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20101101091154/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101610aae.html November 1, 2010 live At Penn State 2010 Penn State Nittany Lions football team Michigan at Penn State Wolverines Nittany Lions 7 3 14 7 14 14 10 3 October 30 Beaver StadiumUniversity Park, PA EST 8:00 pm 3:13 108,539 51 °F °C on, Clear, SSW 11 MPH Scott McElwee Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge & Holly Rowe ESPN In week 9, and after a bye week, Michigan traveled to State College, Pennsylvania to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. This game was seen as an important game in Michigan's season, as it was a nationally broadcast primetime game and allowed Michigan a chance for redemption after two consecutive losses.Michigan-Penn State Game Offers Redemption Chance Mark Snyder http://m.freep.com/news.jsp?key=748899&rc=sp Detroit Free Press October 25, 2010 November 2, 2010 https://archive.today/20120710043125/http://m.freep.com/news.jsp?key=748899&rc=sp July 10, 2012 dead mdy-all Michigan entered the game needing just one win to become bowl eligible, while Penn State's head coach Joe Paterno entered the game in search of his 399th career win. During the week leading up to the game, Penn State was unsure of starting quarterback Robert Bolden's status for the game due to a head injury suffered during the previous week's game against Minnesota.Penn State Might Be Without QB Robert Bolden vs. Wolverines Mark Snyder http://m.freep.com/news.jsp?key=749723&rc=um Detroit Free Press October 26, 2010 November 2, 2010 https://archive.today/20120712025400/http://m.freep.com/news.jsp?key=749723&rc=um July 12, 2012 dead mdy-all It was later announced that former walk-on Matt McGloin would start the game for Penn State.Matt McGloin Will Start at Quarterback This Week for Penn State Erick Smith http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2010/10/matt-mcgloin-will-start-at-quarterback-this-week-for-penn-state/1 USA Today October 29, 2010 November 2, 2010 Michigan lost to Penn State the previous year by a score of 35–10, which was Penn State's first win at Michigan Stadium since 1996.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292970130 https://web.archive.org/web/20091027122627/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292970130 dead October 27, 2009 Clark-to-Zug connection carries Penn St. to first win at Michigan since '96 November 19, 2010 October 24, 2009 ESPN Penn State opened the scoring with a 4-yard run by Evan Royster, but Michigan responded with a 32-yard run by Denard Robinson. Penn State broke the tie with a 1-yard run by Evan Royster. Michigan responded in the second quarter with a 37-yard field goal, but Penn State scored two touchdowns just before halftime: a 1-yard run by McGloin and then a 20-yard run by Graham Zug. After the break, Penn State kicked a 32-yard field goal. Michigan responded with a 60-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Koger, but Penn State answered with a 5-yard run by Mike Zordich. Michigan countered late in the third with a 1-yard run by Denard Robinson. Robinson then ran in a 4-yard touchdown in the fourth, but Penn State sealed its win with a 42-yard field goal.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303030213 Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions – Box Score February 1, 2011 October 30, 2010 ESPN Robinson set the Big Ten season record for rushing yards by a quarterback with his 191-yard performance. At this point in the season, he had 1,287 yards rushing, surpassing the previous record of 1,270 yards set by Indiana's Antwaan Randle El in 2000. Vs. Illinois 2010 Illinois Fighting Illini football team Illinois at Michigan Fighting Illini Wolverines 6 25 0 14 7 7 6 7 24 7 7 7 7 8 November 6 Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI EST 12:00 pm 3:51 111,441 45 °F °C on, Mostly cloudy, NW 7 MPH Dave Witvoet Bob Wischusen, Brian Griese ESPN yes 1 14:46 MICH Roy Roundtree 75 yard pass from Denard Robinson (Seth Broekhuizen kick) Michigan 7–0 1 8:56 ILL Derek Dimke 44 yard field goal Michigan 7–3 1 2:57 ILL Derek Dimke 43 yard field goal Michigan 7–6 2 14:57 ILL Nathan Scheelhaase 2 yard run (Ryan Lankford pass from Nathan Scheelhaase) Illinois 14–7 2 12:36 MICH Roy Roundtree 33 yard pass from Denard Robinson (Seth Broekhuisen kick) Tie 14–14 2 11:55 ILL Jason Ford 62 yard run (Derek Dimke kick) Illinois 21–14 2 6:56 MICH Stephen Hopkins 4 yard run (Seth Broekhuizen kick) Tie 21–21 2 3:01 MICH Junior Hemingway 45 yard pass from Denard Robinson (Seth Broekhuizen kick) Michigan 28–21 2 1:11 ILL Ryan Lankford 33 yard pass from Nathan Scheelhaase (Derek Dimke kick) Tie 28–28 2 :37 MICH Seth Broekhuizen 35 yard field goal Michigan 31–28 2 :03 ILL Derek Dimke 43 yard field goal Tie 31–31 3 7:36 MICH Michael Shaw 18 yard run (Derek Broekhuizen kick) Michigan 38–31 4 14:55 ILL Mikel Leshoure 27 yard pass from Nathan Scheelhaase (Derek Dimke kick) Tie 38–38 4 11:35 ILL Mikel Leshoure 1 yard run (Derek Dimke kick) Illinois 45–38 4 1:47 MICH Daryl Stonum 9 yard pass from Tate Forcier (Seth Broekhuizen kick) Tie 45–45 OT MICH Michael Shaw 5 yard run (Seth Broekhuizen kick) Michigan 52–45 OT ILL Mikel Leshoure 1 yard run (Derek Dimke kick) Tie 52–52 2OT ILL Mikel Leshoure 25 yard pass from Nathan Scheelhaase (Derek Dimke kick) Illinois 59–52 2OT MICH Junior Hemingway 9 yard pass from Tate Forcier (Seth Broekhuizen kick) Tie 59–59 3OT MICH Michael Shaw 1 yard run (Junior Hemingway pass from Tate Forcier) Michigan 67–59 3OT ILL Mikel Leshoure 3 yard run (pass failed) Michigan 67–65 yes In week 10, Michigan hosted the Illinois Fighting Illini in a triple overtime shootout. The previous year's contest saw Illinois emerge victorious, winning by a score of 38–13.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293040356 https://web.archive.org/web/20091104223007/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293040356 dead November 4, 2009 Illinois breaks out with 500+ total yards against struggling Michigan November 19, 2010 October 31, 2009 ESPN The game began with an auspicious start for Michigan, as they scored on the first play of the game from scrimmage with a 75-yard touchdown reception by Roy Roundtree. Illinois responded with two field goals by Derek Dimke: first from 43 yards, and then from 44 yards out. In the second quarter, Illinois took the lead with a touchdown yard run by Nathan Scheelhaase, and completed a 2-point conversion to Ryan Lankford. Michigan tied it up with a 33-yard reception by Roy Roundtree. Illinois retook the lead with a 62-yard reception by Jason Ford. Michigan tied it back up with a 4-yard run by Stephen Hopkins, and took the lead back with a 45-yard reception by Junior Hemingway. The first half ended with 2 field goals that left the game tied: a 35-yard Michigan field goal, and a 43-yard Illinois field goal. Contrary to the explosive nature of the first half, the third quarter was relatively quiet, with the only scoring being an 18-yard run by Michigan's Michael Shaw. The fourth quarter saw a reemergence of offense, as Illinois tied it back up with a 27-yard reception by Mikel Leshoure and then took the lead with a 1-yard run by Leshoure. Michigan was able to tie the game late with a 9-yard catch by Darryl Stonum. Illinois chose to run out the clock, taking it to overtime. In the first overtime, Michigan got the ball first and Michael Shaw ran in a 5-yard touchdown. Mikel Leshoure then ran in a 1-yard touchdown, forcing double overtime. Illinois received the ball to start the second overtime, and Mikel Leshoure caught a 25-yard touchdown on the first play. Junior Hemingway then caught a 9-yard touchdown, forcing triple overtime. Michigan got the ball first to start the third overtime and scored on a 1-yard run by Michael Shaw. By rule, the Wolverines had to go for a 2-point conversion, which they completed with a pass to Junior Hemingway. Illinois' Mikel Leshoure ran in a 3-yard touchdown, but the 2-point conversion attempt failed, giving Michigan the win.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303100130 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan Wolverines Box Score February 2, 2011 November 6, 2010 ESPN thumb|left|Michigan vs. Illinois, 2010 The high scoring game set several school and conference records: the 132-point combined score was the highest-scoring game of the year in major college football (so far), and the highest in both the 131-year history of Michigan football and in the history of the Big Ten. The Illini's 65 points were the most ever allowed by Michigan. They also established Michigan records for combined points in a half (62) and combined points in a quarter (49). Michigan's previous records in those categories were: 130 points (vs. West Virginia, 1904), 55 points (vs. Chicago, 1939) and 39 points (vs. Penn State, 2005), respectively. This game was the highest scoring FBS game since Navy and North Texas met on November 10, 2007, which Navy won 74–62.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303100130 Recap week 10 Illinois at Michigan November 6, 2010 November 6, 2010 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20101109033455/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=303100130 November 9, 2010 live Robinson threw a career-high 305 yards, as well as a school record 262 yards in the first half. Michigan's 419 passing yards broke the previous single game record of 396 yards, which was set against Michigan State in 1999. Roy Roundtree had a school-record 246 yards receiving, breaking the previous mark of 197 yards by Jack Clancy. The two teams combined for a total of 1,237 yards of offense, breaking the record of 1,189 set against Northwestern in 2000.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110610aaa.html Game Notes Illinois at Michigan November 6, 2010 November 6, 2010 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20101110054730/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110610aaa.html November 10, 2010 live With the win, Michigan became bowl eligible for the first time since Rich Rodriguez began his tenure as head coach. At Purdue 2010 Purdue Boilermakers football team Michigan at Purdue Wolverines Boilermakers 14 0 6 7 3 10 3 0 November 13 Ross–Ade StadiumWest Lafayette, IN EST 12:00 pm 2:59 50,260 62 °F °C on, Overcast/Rain John O'Neill Eric Collins, Chris Martin & Charissa Thompson BTN After their thriller against Illinois, the Wolverines traveled to rainy West Lafayette, Indiana to face the Purdue Boilermakers. During the previous meeting, Purdue stunned Michigan 38–36 when they rallied from a 14-point deficit during the second half after trailing 24–10 at halftime.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293110130 https://web.archive.org/web/20091111191014/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293110130 dead November 11, 2009 Elliott, Purdue rally from 2 TDs back at half for first win at Michigan since '66 November 19, 2010 November 7, 2009 ESPN Michigan scored first when Cameron Gordon picked up a Purdue fumble and ran it back 58 yards for a touchdown, their first defensive points of the season. They added to their lead a few minutes later with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Roy Roundtree. Purdue scored their first points late in the first quarter with a 20-yard field goal by Carson Wiggs, and then added more points in the second quarter when Ricardo Allen intercepted a Denard Robinson pass and ran it back 94 yards for a touchdown. They then came within a point of a tie a few minutes later by kicking a 46-yard field goal, but would not come any closer. Early in the third quarter, Michigan's Vincent Smith ran in a 19-yard touchdown, but the extra point failed. Purdue's only score of the second half was a 40-yard field goal that came in the third quarter. Michigan sealed their win late in the fourth quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run by Stephen Hopkins.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303172509 Michigan Wolverines vs. Purdue Boilermakers Box Score February 2, 2011 November 13, 2010 ESPN The wet conditions wreaked havoc on both teams' offensive production, as each team committed five turnovers, with each team returning one of those turnovers for a touchdown.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=303172509 Recap week 11 Michigan at Purdue November 13, 2010 November 13, 2010 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20101117222217/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=303172509 November 17, 2010 dead Robinson set the Michigan season record for total offensive yards during the second quarter at Purdue. Robinson accounted for 244 yards in the contest, bringing his season total to 3,407 yards, and breaking the season mark held by John Navarre (3,240 yards in 2003).http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111310aad.html Game Notes Michigan at Purdue November 13, 2010 November 13, 2010 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive Vs. Wisconsin 2010 Wisconsin Badgers football team Wisconsin at Michigan #6 Badgers Wolverines 7 17 7 17 0 0 21 7 November 20 Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI EST 12:00 pm 3:03 112,276 41 °F °C on, Sunny, W 7 MPH Dan Capron Dave Pasch, Bob Griese, Chris Spielman & Jeannine Edwards ESPN For their final home game of the season, Michigan hosted the Wisconsin Badgers. Michigan looked to extend its two-game win streak, but faced a tough challenge, as Wisconsin was ranked 6th in the AP Poll and was fresh off of an 83–20 pounding of Indiana. During the previous meeting between the two schools, Wisconsin won by a score of 45–24, with Scott Tolzien throwing 5 touchdown passes during the game.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293180275 https://web.archive.org/web/20091118015216/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293180275 dead November 18, 2009 Tolzien's 5 total TDs hand Michigan 6th straight Big Ten loss November 20, 2010 November 14, 2009 ESPN Michigan was never in contention during the game, as Michigan's offense was shut out in the first half, while Wisconsin's offense dominated Michigan's defense and jumped out to a 24–0 halftime lead. Wisconsin's only score of the first quarter was a 1-yard touchdown run by Montee Ball. In the second quarter, they added to their lead with a 25-yard field goal by Philip Welch, a 27-yard touchdown run by Montee Ball, and a 61-yard run by James White. Michigan started the second half by finally getting on the board with 2 touchdowns: a 24-yard reception by Darryl Stonum, and then a 4-yard run by Denard Robinson. Wisconsin responded with a 23-yard run by James White. Michigan replied with an 11-yard run by Denard Robinson. The Badgers added to their lead on the opening play of the fourth quarter with a 3-yard run by Montee Ball. Wisconsin then more added points with a 40-yard field goal. Michigan's only score of the quarter was a 28-yard catch by Roy Roundtree. Wisconsin sealed its win with a 4-yard run by Montee Ball.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303240130 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan Wolverines Box Score February 2, 2011 November 20, 2010 ESPN Denard Robinson broke Beau Morgan's major-college record for yards rushing by quarterbacks and became the first player in NCAA history with 1,500 yards rushing and 1,500 yards passing in one year. Morgan had 1,494 yards rushing for Air Force in 1996. Robinson beat that mark with a 12-yard run in the third quarter against the Badgers. The win was Wisconsin's first at Michigan Stadium since 1994.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=303240130 Recap Week 11 Wisconsin at Michigan November 20, 2010 November 20, 2010 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20101124173441/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=303240130 November 24, 2010 dead At Ohio State 2010 Ohio State Buckeyes football team Michigan at Ohio State(The Game) Wolverines #8 Buckeyes 0 7 0 0 0 24 13 0 November 27 Ohio StadiumColumbus, OH EST 12:00 pm 3:10 105,491 35 °F °C on, Partly Cloudy, NW 13 MPH Dennis Lipksi Sean McDonough, Matt Millen & Quint Kessenich ABC To end the regular season, Michigan traveled to Columbus, Ohio to face its archrivals, the Ohio State Buckeyes, with the goal of ending Ohio State's Big Ten title chances. Ohio State won the previous meeting, its sixth straight against Michigan, capitalizing on five Tate Forcier turnovers en route to a 21–10 victory.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293250130 Forcier's 5 turnovers help Buckeyes take sixth straight from Wolverines November 28, 2010 November 21, 2009 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20101118040030/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293250130 November 18, 2010 dead Neither team was able to score in the first quarter. Michigan had the best scoring opportunity, as they drove down into the Ohio State red zone before Denard Robinson fumbled the ball during a run. Ohio State opened the scoring early in the second quarter with a 33-yard field goal by Devin Barclay, and then added to their lead with a 7-yard touchdown reception by Dane Sanzenbacher. Michigan got their only points of the game a few minutes later with a 1-yard run by Michael Shaw. Ohio State then proceeded to score 27 unanswered points and put the game out of reach. Immediately following the Michigan touchdown, Jordan Hall returned the kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown. Ohio State then added to their lead with a 33-yard reception by DeVier Posey. The Buckeyes had a chance to extend their lead at the end of the first half, but a Terrelle Pryor pass was intercepted by Jordan Kovacs in the Michigan endzone. In the third quarter, Dan Herron added a 32-yard run, and Barclay added two more field goals from 36 and 23 yards. These were the final points of the game, as neither team was able to score in the final quarter.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303310194 Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Box Score February 2, 2011 November 27, 2010 ESPN It was Michigan's seventh straight loss to Ohio State, its longest losing streak to the Buckeyes in school history. Denard Robinson gained 192 yards of total offense against the Buckeyes, but left the game during the third quarter due to two dislocated fingers on his left hand.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=303310194 Buckeyes maul Michigan for 7th straight win over rival November 28, 2010 November 27, 2010 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20101201192148/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=303310194 December 1, 2010 dead At the end of the regular season, Robinson had 1,643 rushing yards, which moved him into fifth place on U-M's all-time season rushing yardage list. He also had 2,316 passing yards for a total of 3,959 yards of offense.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112710aaf.html Game Notes Michigan at Ohio State November 27, 2010 November 27, 2010 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive After the 2010 season, an NCAA investigation was launched into rules violations by Ohio State, which included allegations that Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel knowingly played ineligible players during several 2010 games, including the Michigan game. The NCAA investigation, which resulted in Tressel's resignation, is ongoing and may lead to sanctions; Ohio State preemptively in July 2011 imposed internal sanctions, one of which was vacating all of Ohio State's 2010 victories, including the game over Michigan.Ohio State at Risk of Losing Bragging Rights The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2011 https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703922804576301223515720468?mod=googlenews_wsj May 30, 2011Ohio State vacates 2010 wins, puts self on probation CNN July 8, 2011 http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/07/08/ohio-state-vacates-2010-wins-puts-self-on-probation/?hpt=hp_t2 July 8, 2011 July 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110711054937/http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/07/08/ohio-state-vacates-2010-wins-puts-self-on-probation/?hpt=hp_t2 dead For this reason, the Columbus Dispatch reported in May 2011 that Ohio State had delayed the award of its traditional "gold pants" charms for the 2010 victory over Michigan.Ohio State will hold off on giving out gold pants for 2010 win over Michigan Campus Rivalry May 15, 2011 http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2011/05/ohio-state-will-hold-off-on-giving-out-gold-pants-for-2010-win-over-michigan/1 May 30, 2011 Vs. Mississippi State 2011 Gator Bowl 2010 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team Mississippi State vs. Michigan(Gator Bowl) #21/22 Bulldogs Wolverines 10 21 14 7 14 0 0 0 January 1, 2011 EverBank FieldJacksonville, FL EST 1:30 pm 3:08 77,497 72 °F °C on, Sunny, S 13 MPH Jerry McGinn Mike Patrick, Craig James & Todd Harris ESPN2 In its first bowl appearance since 2007, Michigan traveled to Jacksonville to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Gator Bowl. This game was the first meeting between the two schools, and the first game against a Big Ten opponent for Mississippi State since 1980.http://www.mstateathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=16800&ATCLID=205043035 MSU Selected To Play In Gator Bowl Jan. 1; To Face Michigan December 5, 2010 December 5, 2010 NeuLion mstateathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20101223175944/http://www.mstateathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=16800&ATCLID=205043035 December 23, 2010 dead mdy-all Michigan entered the game in search of its 20th total bowl victory, and played an SEC opponent for the 30th time in school history.Michigan to Face Mississippi State in Gator Bowl on New Year's Day http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120510aaa.html December 5, 2010 December 5, 2010 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101209083029/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120510aaa.html dead Two days before the game, Michigan learned that backup QB Tate Forcier was declared academically ineligible and would not participate in the Gator Bowl. In response, Michigan named freshman Devin Gardner the backup QB to Denard Robinson.Notebook: Gardner Named Backup QB, Forcier Sent home Nicole Auerbach http://www.michigandaily.com/content/notebook-gardner-will-be-backup-qb-forcier-sent-home The Michigan Daily December 31, 2010 January 1, 2011 The team did, however, receive some good news during the week leading up to the game, as WR Martavious Odoms was cleared to play in his first game since October 9 against Michigan State, during which he suffered a broken foot.Odoms Expected to Play in the Gator Bowl Nicole Auerbach http://www.michigandaily.com/content/odoms-expected-play-gator-bowl The Michigan Daily December 29, 2010 January 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110101052038/http://www.michigandaily.com/content/odoms-expected-play-gator-bowl January 1, 2011 dead mdy-all The game began as a seesaw affair between the two teams. Michigan struck first with Denard Robinson throwing a 10-yard pass to Roy Roundtree for a touchdown on the game's first drive. Mississippi State responded with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Chris Relf to Arceto Clark and a 42-yard field goal by Derek DePasquale, the field goal being a direct result of a blocked punt by Mississippi State. Michigan responded with a 27-yard touchdown reception by Martavious Odoms. After the first quarter ended, Michigan led 14–10, but would not score any more points during the game. Mississippi State blew the game wide open in the second quarter with twenty-one points. Vick Ballard and Chris Relf both had rushing touchdowns, of two yards and one yard respectively, while Ricco Sanders also had a 15-yard touchdown reception for Mississippi State. By halftime, Mississippi State led 31–14 and showed no signs of slowing down. On the opening drive of the third quarter, Michigan's defense forced its first three and out, but on the subsequent drive, Brendon Gibbons missed a 35-yard field goal. The Bulldogs finished the game with twenty-one second half points. Fourteen of these came in the third quarter on two rushing touchdowns by Ballard of seven yards and one yard, while the final touchdown came via a Relf 31-yard pass to Michael Carr in the fourth quarter.Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Michigan Wolverines Box Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=310010130 January 1, 2011 February 2, 2011 ESPN The game broke several Gator Bowl records, as well as Michigan records. The twenty-four points scored in the first quarter broke the previous Gator Bowl record for most points in the first quarter, which was set in 2005 between West Virginia and Florida State. Denard Robinson finished the season with 4,272 yards of total offense, a Michigan single-season record.Postgame Notes: No. 21 Mississippi State 52, Michigan 14 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010111aai.html January 1, 2011 January 2, 2011 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com The game was also the worst loss in Michigan's history in a bowl game, with the previous record being a 45–17 loss to Tennessee in the 2002 Citrus Bowl.Michigan suffers school's worst bowl loss to Mississippi State in Gator Bowl http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=310010130 https://web.archive.org/web/20110104075812/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=310010130 dead January 4, 2011 January 1, 2011 January 2, 2011 ESPN In the aftermath of the bowl loss to Mississippi State, coach Rich Rodriguez was relieved of his duties.Source: Rich Rodriguez out at Michigan https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5991296 January 5, 2011 January 5, 2011 ESPN Statistics The offense improved upon its 2009 performance to finish first in the Big Ten in total offense and third in scoring.https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/team?season=2010&group=5 Big Ten Team Total Statistics – 2010 January 14, 2011 ESPN However, Michigan ranked last in the Big Ten and 110th out of 120 Football Bowl Subdivision schools in defense.http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?org=418&year=2010&week=19 Team Ranking January 14, 2011 NCAA Denard Robinson finished first in the conference in rushing and total offense, while finishing fourth and second in the nation in these categories respectively. Jonas Mouton also led the conference in tackles, while teammate Jordan Kovacs finished second. Robinson averaged 130.92 rushing yards per game, while averaging 328.62 yards of total offense. Mouton averaged 9.25 tackles per game, while Kovacs averaged 8.92 tackles. The per game team rankings below include 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams and 11 Big Ten Conference teams: Category National rank Actual National leader Actual Conference rank Big Ten Conference leader Actual Rushing Offense 13 238.54 Georgia Tech 323.31 3 Illinois 246.08 Passing Offense 36 250.15 Hawaii 394.29 2 Indiana 287.17 Total offense 8 488.69 Oregon 530.69 1 Michigan 488.69 Scoring Offense 25 32.77 Oregon 47.00 3 Wisconsin 31.77 Rushing Defense 95 188.92 Boston College 82.77 10 Ohio State 96.69 Pass Efficiency Defense 103 144.79 TCU 94.92 9 Ohio State 98.60 Total Defense 110 450.77 TCU 228.46 11 Ohio State 262.23 Scoring Defense 108 35.23 TCU 12.00 11 Ohio State 14.31 Net Punting 69 36.07 UCLA 41.27 7 Michigan State 38.12 Punt returns 67 7.43 Utah 17.60 8 Michigan State 13.00 Kickoff returns 68 21.44 UCF 27.78 8 Ohio State 26.38 Turnover Margin 109 -.77 Virginia Tech 1.36 11 Ohio State 1.15 Pass defense 112 261.85 TCU128.77 11 Ohio State 165.54 Passing Efficiency 23 145.97 Auburn 180.52 5 Wisconsin 168.10 Sacks 98 1.38 Boise St. 3.69 7 Purdue 2.75 Tackles For Loss 77 5.38 Miami (FL) 8.85 6 Purdue 7.58 Sacks Allowed T-10 .85 Air Force .38 1 Michigan .85 The per game rankings below include players who have played in 75% of team's games and are 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 4 130.92 LaMichael James 144.25 1 Robinson (Michigan)130.92 Vincent Smith 46.23 18 Michael Shaw 33.50 23 Passing Efficiency (Min. 15 Att./Game) Denard Robinson 20 149.58 Kellen Moore 164.17 6 Scott Tolzien 165.92 Total offense Denard Robinson 2 328.62 Bryant Monitz 367.29 1 Robinson (Michigan) 328.62 Vincent Smith 46.23 24 Receptions Per Game Roy Roundtree T-35 5.54 Ryan Broyles 11.92 4 Demarlo Belcher (Indiana) 6.50 Junior Hemingway 3.77 15 Darryl Stonum 3.20 20 Receiving Yards Per Game Roy Roundtree 44 71.92 Justin Blackmon 148.50 3 Jeremy Ebert (Northwestern) 73.31 Junior Hemingway 3.77 12 Darryl Stonum 3.20 18 Interceptions James Rogers .23 Jayron Hosely .69 T-9 Brett Greenwood (Iowa) .38 Cameron Gordon .23 T-9 Jonas Mouton .17 T-21 Jordan Kovacs .15 T-25 Punting (Min. 3.6 Punts/Game) Tyler Campbell 46.37 Aaron Bates (Michigan State) 45.00 Punt returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) Shaky Smithson 19.07 Keshawn Martin (Michigan State) 14.25 Kickoff returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) Darryl Stonum 73 23.32 Nick Williams 37.35 9 Derrell Johnson-Koulianos 29.29 Jeremy Gallon 21.81 12 Field goals Seth Broekhuizen .27 Josh Jasper2.15 11 Derek Dimke (Illinois) 1.85 Scoring Denard Robinson T-92 6.46 LaMichael James 12.00 13 Devin Barclay 9.38 Seth Broekhuizen 4.64 T-23 Michael Shaw 4.50 T-24 All-Purpose Runners Denard Robinson 34 130.92 Damaris Johnson 222.15 3 Tandon Doss 175.82 Darryl Stonum 88.15 14 Roy Roundtree 71.92 20 Sacks Ryan Van Bergen .31 Da'Quan Bowers 1.19 T-9 Ryan Kerrigan 1.08 Greg Banks .23 T-22 Tackles Jonas Mouton 25 9.75 Luke Kuechly 14.08 1 Mouton (Michigan) 9.75 Jordan Kovacs T-40 8.92 2 Kenny Demens 6.31 T-19 Cameron Gordon 5.92 25 Tackles For Loss Jonas Mouton .71 Kerrigan (Purdue) 2.17 T-19 Kerrigan (Purdue) 2.17 Jordan Kovacs .65 T-23 Ryan Van Bergen .65 T-23 Individual accomplishments Denard Robinson became the first major-college quarterback to throw and rush for 1,500 yards in one season. He also went on to set the Big Ten Conference single-season rushing yards by a quarterback record and was named a Davey O'Brien Award semifinalist.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110110aac.html Big Ten Weekly Football Release – Nov. 1: Michigan State, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Iowa each have one conference loss with four weekends to play November 1, 2010 November 1, 2010 CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20101104220337/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110110aac.html November 4, 2010 dead mdy-all In November, he was also named as one of sixteen Maxwell Award semifinalists.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110810aac.html Robinson Named Semifinalist for Maxwell Award November 11, 2010 November 8, 2010 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20101112084347/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110810aac.html November 12, 2010 dead Center David Molk was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy.CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/14396206/college-football-awards-watch College Football Awards Watch December 7, 2010 Michigan had three individual statistical champions for conference game statistics: Denard Robinson averaged 317.5 yards of total offense per game, wide receiver Roy Roundtree averaged 83.9 receiving yards per contest and punter Will Hagerup averaged 46.0 yards per punt.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112910aab.html Big Ten Weekly Football Release – Nov. 29: Michigan State, Ohio State and Wisconsin share 2010 Big Ten Championship November 30, 2010 November 29, 2010 CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20101223113654/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112910aab.html December 23, 2010 dead mdy-all They also had three champions for all games: Robinson 130.9 rushing yards per game and 328.6 average yards of total offense, while Jonas Mouton recorded 9.8 tackles per game.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/stats/2010-2011/confldrs.html The Automated ScoreBook: 2010 Big Ten Conference Team Statistics Through games of Jan 07, 2011 January 7, 2010 January 7, 2010 CBS Interactive https://web.archive.org/web/20100911225034/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/stats/2010-2011/confldrs.html September 11, 2010 dead mdy-all Denard Robinson was also named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. In addition, the following other players were selected to the All-Big Ten Conference team: Denard Robinson (1st team – media, honorable mention – coaches), Molk (1st team – media & coaches), Mike Martin (2nd team – coaches, honorable mention – media) Mouton (2nd team – media), Roundtree (2nd team – media), Stephen Schilling (honorable mention – coaches & media), and Jordan Kovacs (honorable mention – media).http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112910aae.html Big Ten Announces 2010 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Honors CBS Interactive November 30, 2010 November 29, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101222184331/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112910aae.html December 22, 2010 dead mdy-allhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112910aaa.html Robinson Named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year CBS Interactive November 30, 2010 November 29, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201030433/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112910aaa.html December 1, 2010 dead Denard Robinson was also named the winner of the Chicago Tribune Silver Football for being the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player.2010 Chicago Tribune Silver Football goes to Robinson Teddy Greenstein https://www.chicagotribune.com/2010/12/09/2010-chicago-tribune-silver-football-goes-to-robinson/ Chicago Tribune December 10, 2010 December 10, 2010 Denard Robinson was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year by the coaches, the Big Ten media and College Football News (CFN)—despite not being named by the coaches to either the first or second All-Big Ten team; however, he was a first team All-conference selection by the media and CFN.http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/michigans-denard-robinson-named-big-tens-offensive-player-of-the-year-other-wolverines-honored/ Michigan's Denard Robinson Named Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Year, Other Wolverines Honored AnnArbor.com November 30, 2010 November 29, 2010 Bigelow, Petehttp://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112910aae.html Big Ten Announces 2010 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Honors Big Ten Conference November 29, 2010 December 2, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101222184331/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112910aae.html December 22, 2010 dead mdy-allhttp://cfn.scout.com/2/1031353.html 2010 CFN All-Big Ten Team & Top 30 Players December 16, 2010 December 15, 2010 Scout.com College Football News https://web.archive.org/web/20101220035234/http://cfn.scout.com/2/1031353.html December 20, 2010 dead mdy-all He also edged out Terrelle Pryor as the Big Ten Conference Most Valuable Player as voted by the Big Ten coaches, although both had the same number of first place votes.https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/21003/denard-robinson-wins-silver-football-award Denard Robinson wins Silver Football December 10, 2010 December 10, 2010 ESPN He was a first team All-American selection by the Football Writers Association of America as a running back,http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2010/allamerica101211.html FWAA Names 2010 All-America Team December 11, 2010 December 11, 2010 Football Writers Association of America https://web.archive.org/web/20101226045810/http://sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2010/allamerica101211.html December 26, 2010 live a third team selection by the Associated Press as an all-purpose player,http://sports.ap.org/college-football/story?id=9184f32f236041078a02c52d21d73c5f AP All-America Team, List February 1, 2011 December 14, 2010 The Associated Press dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110113120540/http://sports.ap.org/college-football/story?id=9184f32f236041078a02c52d21d73c5f January 13, 2011 and an honorable mention quarterback selection by Sports Illustrated and College Football News.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/ncaa/12/14/all-american-team/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20101216235907/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/ncaa/12/14/all-american-team/index.html dead December 16, 2010 SI.com's 2010 All-Americas December 14, 2010 December 14, 2010 Sports Illustratedhttp://cfn.scout.com/2/1031621.html 2010 CFN All-America Teams December 16, 2010 December 15, 2010 College Football News Scout.com https://web.archive.org/web/20101219204754/http://cfn.scout.com/2/1031621.html December 19, 2010 dead mdy-all He finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting.Heisman Results: Michigan's Denard Robinson Finishes Sixth http://detnews.com/article/20101211/SPORTS0203/12110408/1131/rss17 The Detroit News December 11, 2010 December 12, 2010 Molk was also recognized by Sports Illustrated as an honorable mention All-American. Cam Gordon was selected as a second team Freshman All-American by CFN at safety, and he was joined on the second team by offensive line selection Taylor Lewan.http://cfn.scout.com/2/1031167.html 2010 CFN All-Freshman Defensive Team December 16, 2010 December 14, 2010 College Football News Scout.com Cirminiello, Richard https://web.archive.org/web/20101218015509/http://cfn.scout.com/2/1031167.html December 18, 2010 dead mdy-allhttp://cfn.scout.com/2/1031165.html 2010 CFN All-Freshman Team December 16, 2010 December 14, 2010 College Football News Scout.com Cirminiello, Richard https://web.archive.org/web/20101218015504/http://cfn.scout.com/2/1031165.html December 18, 2010 dead mdy-all Schilling was selected as a participant to the Senior Bowl,https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/22993/big-ten-senior-bowl-wrap-up Big Ten Senior Bowl wrap-up February 2, 2011 January 31, 2011 ESPN while Mouton was selected to play in the East–West Shrine Game.Mouton to Play in East-West Shrine Game http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011811aaa.html January 18, 2011 February 2, 2011 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Postseason The postseason quickly became an eventful one for the team. Four days after their game against Mississippi State, Rich Rodriguez was fired along with his entire staff after failing to meet expectations, as well as failing to defeat rivals Ohio State and Michigan State during his three seasons as head coach.Report: Michigan Coach Rich Rodriguez to be Fired James Schmehl http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2011/01/report_michigan_coach_rich_rod.html Mlive AnnArbor.com January 4, 2011 February 2, 2011 Michigan immediately launched a national coaching search,Rodriguez Officially Fired As Head Football Coach Tim Rohan http://www.michigandaily.com/content/rodriguez-officially-fired-head-football-coach-0 The Michigan Daily January 5, 2011 February 2, 2011 and hired Brady Hoke as its new head coach one week later.Brady Hoke Named University of Michigan's New Football Coach Mlive AnnArbor.com http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2011/01/brady_hoke_to_be_introduced_as.html January 11, 2011 February 2, 2011 Although the entire coaching staff was fired, Hoke elected to retain running backs coach Fred Jackson.Source: Fred Jackson Will Be Part of New Michigan Football Coach Brady Hoke's Staff Mark Spezia http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2011/01/source_fred_jackson_will_be_pa.html The Flint Journal Mlive January 14, 2011 February 2, 2011 In addition to Rodriguez's firing, Michigan also saw the departure of QB Tate Forcier. Forcier cited the fact that he felt no longer wanted as a reason for his departure from the school.Forcier Confirms He Is No Longer on Football Team Nick Spar http://www.michigandaily.com/content/forcier-confirms-he-no-longer-football-team The Michigan Daily January 19, 2011 February 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110124010329/http://michigandaily.com/content/forcier-confirms-he-no-longer-football-team January 24, 2011 dead mdy-all 2011 NFL draft 2011 NFL draft Following their postseason recognition, Jonas Mouton and Stephen Schilling were invited to participate in the NFL Combine, which was held from February 23 – March 1.Four Spartans, Two Wolverines Invited to NFL Combine Tim Twentyman http://detnews.com/article/20110202/SPORTS0101/102020403/1462/SPORTS/Four-Spartans--two-Wolverines-invited-to-NFL-Combine The Detroit News February 2, 2011 February 2, 2011 They were both drafted. Following the 2011 NFL lockout, the following Wolverines signed: tight end Martell Webb with the Philadelphia Eagles, cornerback James Rogers with the Denver Broncos and offensive lineman Perry Dorrestein with the New York Jets.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072711aab.html Three Former Wolverines Sign NFL Free Agent Contracts December 15, 2011 July 27, 2011 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive Former Wolverine transfers also signed: linebacker Cobrani Mixon from Kent State University with the Detroit Lions and offensive guard Justin Boren ended up in Baltimore Ravens. The following seniors were initially unsigned: linebacker Obi Ezeh and defensive linemen Greg Banks and Adam Patterson.Martell Webb, Other Former Wolverines Sign with NFL Teams Mark Snyder http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS06/107270420/Martell-Webb-other-former-Wolverines-sign-NFL-teams?odyssey=mod Detroit Free Press July 27, 2011 July 27, 2011 However, Ezeh signed with the Washington Redskins on July 31.Redskins Sign Linebacker Obi Ezeh Mike Jones https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-sign-linebacker-obi-ezeh/2011/07/31/gIQAg3sTlI_blog.html The Washington Post July 31, 2011 August 2, 2011 Banks was also a late signee with the Detroit Lions.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080311aaa.html Former Players Banks, Ezeh Sign NFL Free Agent Contracts August 21, 2011 August 3, 2011 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com 2 Michigan Wolverines Round Pick # NFL team Player Position 2 61 San Diego Chargers Jonas Mouton Linebacker 6 201 San Diego Chargers Stephen Schilling Offensive guard Roster 2010 Michigan Wolverines football rosterQuarterbacks 5 Tate Forcier -Sophomore 7 Devin Gardner -Freshman 16 Denard Robinson -Sophomore 25 Jack Kennedy -10px|Redshirt Sophomore Running backs 2 Vincent Smith -Sophomore 14 Teric Jones -Sophomore 15 Michael Cox -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 20 Michael Shaw -Junior 28 Fitzgerald Toussaint -10px|Redshirt Freshman 29 Phil Monolo -Freshman 32 O'Neil Swanson -10px|Redshirt Freshman 33 Stephen Hopkins -Freshman Fullbacks 44 Mark Moundros -Senior 49 John McColgan -10px|Redshirt Junior Slot receivers 8 Terrence Robinson -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 9 Martavious Odoms -Junior 10 Jeremy Gallon -10px|Redshirt Freshman 10 Jordan Barpal -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 12 Roy Roundtree -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 19 Kelvin Grady -10px|Redshirt Junior 26 Drew Dileo-Freshman Wide receivers 6 Je'Ron Stokes -Sophomore 17 Jeremy Jackson -Freshman 21 Junior Hemingway -10px|Redshirt Junior 22 Darryl Stonum -Junior 30 Doug Rogan -10px|Redshirt Junior 81 Baquer Sayed -Freshman 82 Ricardo Miller -Freshman 83 Jerald Robinson -Freshman 84 D.J. Williamson-Freshman 85 Joe Reynolds -10px|Redshirt Freshman 89 Patrick Collins -10px|Redshirt Sophomore Tight ends 40 Nate Allspach -Freshman 41 John Haarer -Freshman 42 Dylan Esterline -Freshman 46 Jon Bills -10px|Redshirt Junior 80 Martell Webb -Senior 86 Kevin Koger -Junior 88 Brandon Moore -10px|Redshirt Sophomore Offensive line 50 David Molk -10px|Redshirt Junior 52 Stephen Schilling -Senior (C) 56 Ricky Barnum -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 57 Elliot Mealer -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 61 Zac Ciullo -10px|Redshirt Junior 63 Rocko Khoury -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 64 Christian Pace -Freshman 65 Patrick Omameh -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 69 Erik Gunderson -10px|Redshirt Freshman 70 Kristian Mateus -Freshman 72 Mark Huyge -10px|Redshirt Junior 74 John Ferrara -Senior 75 Michael Schofield -10px|Redshirt Freshman 76 Quinton Washington -10px|Redshirt Freshman 77 Taylor Lewan -10px|Redshirt Freshman 79 Perry Dorrestein -Senior Linebackers 8 Jonas Mouton -Senior 25 Kenny Demens -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 26 Isaiah Bell -10px|Redshirt Freshman 27 Mike Jones -Sophomore 36 Rasheed Furrha -10px|Redshirt Junior 37 Jake Ryan-Freshman 42 J.B. Fitzgerald -Junior 44 Mark Moundros -Senior (C) 45 Obi Ezeh -Senior 52 Kevin Leach-10px|Redshirt Junior 58 Brandon Herron -10px|Redshirt Junior 59 Paul Gyarmati -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 88 Craig Roh -Sophomore 94 Jordan Paskorz-Freshman Defensive ends 41 Kenny Wilkins-Freshman 53 Ryan Van Bergen -10px|Redshirt Junior 55 Jibreel Black -Freshman 81 Steve Watson -10px|Redshirt Junior 93 Chris Eddins -Freshman 99 Adam Patterson -Senior Defensive tackles 39 Will Heininger -10px|Redshirt Junior 54 Richard Ash-Freshman 62 Dominique Ware -10px|Redshirt Junior 67 Nathan Brink -10px|Redshirt Freshman 68 Mike Martin -Junior 68 Alex Schwab -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 73 William Campbell-Sophomore 92 Greg Banks -Senior 95 Renaldo Sagesse -Senior 96 Terry Talbott-Freshman Cornerbacks 5 Courtney Avery-Freshman 12 J.T. Floyd -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 17 Tony Anderson -10px|Redshirt Junior 18 James Rogers -Senior 22 Terrence Talbott-Freshman 24 Cullen Christian-Freshman 29 Troy Woolfolk -Senior 38 Al Backey -10px|RedshirtFreshman Safeties 3 Marvin Robinson-Freshman 4 Cameron Gordon -10px|RedshirtFreshman 6 Josh Furman-Freshman 7 Brandin Hawthorne -Sophomore 13 Carvin Johnson-Freshman 15 Thomas Gordon -10px|Redshirt Freshman 20 Ray Vinopal-Freshman 21 Jordan Reilly -10px|Redshirt Junior 23 Floyd Simmons -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 28 Matthew Cavanaugh -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 31 Jared Van Slyke -10px|Redshirt Junior 32 Jordan Kovacs -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 35 Karl Tech -10px|Redshirt Junior 36 Zac Johnson -10px|Redshirt Junior 40 Mike Williams -10px|Redshirt Junior Punters 43 Will Hagerup-Freshman Place kickers 34 Brendan Gibbons -10px|Redshirt Freshman 93 Kris Pauloski -10px|Redshirt Freshman 96 Jeremy Ross-Freshman 97 Scott Schrimsher -10px|Redshirt Junior Kickers 46 Seth Broekhuizen -10px|Redshirt Freshman Long snappers 54 Jareth Glanda -10px|Redshirt Freshman 66 George Morales -10px|Redshirt Sophomore 91 Tom Pomarico -10px|Redshirt Junior 94 Curt Graman -10px|Redshirt Freshman Head coach Rich Rodriguez Coordinators/Assistant coaches Calvin Magee – Associate head coach, offensive coordinator Greg Robinson – Defensive coordinator, linebackers coach Adam Braithwaite – Safeties coach Tony Dews – Wide receivers coach Greg Fry – Offensive line coach Tony Gibson – Assistant head coach, defensive backs coach, special teams coach Fred Jackson – Running backs coach Rod Smith – Quarterbacks coach Bruce Tall – Defensive line coach Legend (C) Team captain 8px|Redshirt Redshirt Source: Last update: 2010-12-14 References External links 2010 Football Team – Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan Athletics History 2010 Michigan at NCAA.org Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Michigan Wolverines football