2014 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season August 2025 February 2026 2014 Michigan Wolverines football Michigan Wolverines logo.svg 150 Big Ten Conference East Division Big Ten 5–7 3–5 Brady Hoke 4th Doug Nussmeier 1st Pro-style Greg Mattison 6th 4–3 Jake Ryan Devin Gardner Jake Ryan Michigan Stadium The 2014 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the sport of college football during the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolverines played in the new East Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The team was led by fourth-year head coach Brady Hoke. It was nicknamed "Team 135" in reference to the 135th year of the Michigan football program.@umichfootball status Twitter umichfootball August 15, 2014 August 31, 2014 https://twitter.com/umichfootball/status/500284644412383232 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214132/https://twitter.com/umichfootball/status/500284644412383232 live@umichfootball status Twitter umichfootball August 13, 2014 August 31, 2014 https://twitter.com/umichfootball/status/499601323093155840 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304141826/https://twitter.com/umichfootball/status/499601323093155840 live The season was characterized by a growing frustration among Michigan fans and media with the coaching of Brady Hoke and the leadership of athletic director Dave Brandon. After opening the year with a victory against Appalachian State in their first meeting since the Wolverines shocking loss in 2007 they suffered their first shutout loss since 1984 and the most lopsided defeat in series history when they lost to Notre Dame 31–0.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547944 Everett Golson, No. 16 Notre Dame quiet Michigan to wrap series September 7, 2014 ESPN.com Associated Press April 30, 2019 September 8, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200908062040/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547944 live In a 30–14 loss to Minnesota three weeks later, coach Hoke received criticism for keeping quarterback Shane Morris in the game after he appeared to have suffered a concussion.https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/brady-hoke-defends-actions-after-shane-morris-hit-to-the-head/ Brady Hoke defends actions after Shane Morris hit to the head Jon Solomon CBSSports.com September 29, 2014 April 30, 2019 April 30, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190430032338/https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/brady-hoke-defends-actions-after-shane-morris-hit-to-the-head/ live After losing to Rutgers, Michigan was 0–2 in Big Ten play for the first time since 1967.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547997 Rutgers sends Michigan to first 0–2 Big Ten start since 1967 October 5, 2014 ESPN.com Associated Press April 30, 2019 September 16, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200916082550/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547997 live Michigan ultimately compiled a 5–7 record, including 3–5 in conference play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the East Division. This marked the first season since 2009, and only the third season since 1975, in which Michigan missed a bowl game. On October 31, following large student demonstrations, athletic director Dave Brandon resigned.https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2014/10/31/dave-brandon-university-michigan/18241453/ Dave Brandon resigns as UM AD Chengelis, Angelique S. October 31, 2014 The Detroit News April 30, 2019 April 30, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190430032323/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2014/10/31/dave-brandon-university-michigan/18241453/ live On December 2, head coach Brady Hoke was fired. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/11968463/brady-hoke-michigan-wolverines-head-coach Hoke ousted as Michigan coach after 4 years December 2, 2014 May 13, 2015 May 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150505075240/http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11968463/brady-hoke-michigan-wolverines-head-coach live He finished at Michigan with a four-year record of 31–20. Preseason The 2013 team compiled a 7–6 record under third-year head coach Brady Hoke and faced Kansas State in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, losing 31–14. Hoke announced that the quarterback position was an open battle prior to spring practice, notably including 5th-year senior Devin Gardner and sophomore Shane Morris,QB Battle Brewing at Michigan Jennings, Chantel https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/10402014/brady-hoke-opening-michigan-wolverines-quarterback-competition ESPN February 4, 2014 February 8, 2014 February 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140207010447/http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10402014/brady-hoke-opening-michigan-wolverines-quarterback-competition live and later named Gardner the starter on August 12.Brady Hoke: Devin Gardner's done enough to earn starting nod for Michigan on Aug. 30 Baumgardner, Nick http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/08/brady_hoke_devin_gardners_done.html MLive MLive.com August 12, 2014 August 31, 2014 August 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819070406/http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/08/brady_hoke_devin_gardners_done.html live On February 12, Michigan announced that tight end Jake Butt suffered a torn ACL and would miss all of spring practice.TE Jake Butt out with torn ACL Rittenberg, Adam https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/10449737/jake-butt-michigan-wolverines-torn-acl ESPN February 12, 2014 September 1, 2014 September 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140904142333/http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10449737/jake-butt-michigan-wolverines-torn-acl live On March 20, Michigan announced that center Graham Glasgow would be suspended for a portion of spring practice and the season opener against Appalachian State for a violation of team rules stemming from a drunk driving arrest.Michigan's Graham Glasgow suspended for Appalachian State game, portion of spring for 'violation of team expectations' Baumgardner, Nick MLive MLive.com August 31, 2014 March 20, 2014 http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/03/michigans_graham_glasgow_suspe.html August 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140809060512/http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/03/michigans_graham_glasgow_suspe.html liveSuspended Michigan football player Graham Glasgow was arrested for driving-related offense Counts, John MLive MLive.com August 31, 2014 March 21, 2014 http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/03/suspended_michigan_football_pl.html September 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140903082425/http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/03/suspended_michigan_football_pl.html live On June 10, Michigan announced that running back Ty Isaac was transferring to the team from USC,Michigan Adds Transfer Isaac to Running Back Corps CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 31, 2014 June 10, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/061014aaa.html August 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140814153757/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/061014aaa.html live but the NCAA denied his request for a waiver to play for Michigan immediately, forcing him to redshirt the 2014 season.NCAA denies Ty Isaac's hardship waiver, Michigan appealing Fornelli, Tom http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24682609/ncaa-denies-ty-isaacs-hardship-waiver-michigan-appealing CBS CBSSports.com August 27, 2014 August 31, 2014 October 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141014102704/http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24682609/ncaa-denies-ty-isaacs-hardship-waiver-michigan-appealing live Michigan returned 15 starters from the 2013 team. Michigan lost starting running back Fitzgerald Toussaint, wide receiver Jeremy Gallon, offensive tackles Taylor Lewan and Michael Schofield, safety Thomas Gordon, defensive tackles Jibreel Black and Quinton Washington, kicker Brendan Gibbons, and long snapper Jareth Glanda to graduation. Recruiting Recruits Michigan's recruiting class consisted of 16 recruits. Jabrill Peppers was the considered highlight of the class;Official: Michigan signs its big fish, Jabrill Peppers officially a Wolverine Baumgardner, Nick http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/02/official_michigan_signs_its_bi.html MLive MLive.com February 5, 2014 August 31, 2014 March 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140302020928/http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/02/official_michigan_signs_its_bi.html live he was ranked as the third overall recruit in the country by 247's composite rankings, which averages the rankings of Rivals, Scout, ESPN, and 247.247 Sports 2014 Composite Rankings https://247sports.com/Season/2014-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool 247 Sports April 11, 2014 August 31, 2014 December 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141207151928/http://247sports.com/Season/2014-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool live yes yes 2014 Ian Bunting TE Hinsdale, Illinois Hinsdale Central H.S. 6 7 215 – April 23, 2013 3 4 4 4 Juwann Bushell-Beatty OL Paramus, New Jersey Paramus Catholic H.S. 6 5 295 – April 28, 2013 3 3 4 4 Freddy Canteen WR Elkton, Maryland Eastern Christian Academy 6 1.5 170 4.43 June 29, 2013 4 4 3 3 Mason Cole OL Tarpon Springs, Florida East Lake H.S. 6 5 275 – February 25, 2012 5 4 4 4 Michael Ferns LB St. Clairsville, Ohio St. Clairsville H.S. 6 3 235 – August 9, 2012 4 4 4 4 Noah Furbush LB Kenton, Ohio Kenton H.S. 6 4 233 – July 1, 2013 3 3 3 4 Drake Harris WR Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids Christian H.S. 6 4 180 4.4 April 14, 2013 4 4 4 4 Lawrence Marshall DE Southfield, Michigan Southfield H.S. 6 4 205 – May 11, 2013 4 3 4 4 Bryan Mone DT Salt Lake City, Utah Highland H.S. 6 4 315 – February 12, 2013 4 4 4 4 Brady Pallante DT Naples, Florida Barron Collier H.S. 6 0.75 262.5 4.975 April 5, 2013 3 2 2 3 Jabrill Peppers DB Paramus, New Jersey Paramus Catholic H.S. 6 1 210 – May 26, 2013 5 5 5 5 Wilton Speight QB Richmond, Virginia The Collegiate School 6 6 217 4.7 February 6, 2013 3 3 3 4 Jared Wangler LB Warren, Michigan De La Salle H.S. 6 1.5 215 4.51 August 9, 2013 3 3 3 3 Brandon Watson DB Elkton, Maryland Eastern Christian Maryland 6 0 187.5 4.5 June 29, 2013 3 3 3 3 Mauriece Ways WR Beverly Hills, Michigan Detroit Country Day 6 3 195 – April 25, 2013 3 3 3 4 Chase Winovich LB Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania Thomas Jefferson H.S. 6 3.5 217 – June 1, 2013 4 3 4 3 yes 2014 Michigan Football Commitments 2014 Michigan Football Commits ESPN michigan 162 130 27 31 20 18 August 31, 2014 Schedule 2014 AP Eastern August 30 12:00 p.m. w y Appalachian State Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ESPN2 52–14 106,811 Boxscore: Michigan 52, Appalachian State 14 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 30, 2014 August 30, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/box_score/stats_20140830aaa.pdf September 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140903103243/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/box_score/stats_20140830aaa.pdf dead September 6 7:30 p.m. l y y Notre Dame 16 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry NBC 0–31 80,795 Boxscore: #19 Notre Dame 31, Michigan 0 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 6, 2014 September 6, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/box_score/stats_20140907aaa.pdf September 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140907082227/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/box_score/stats_20140907aaa.pdf dead September 13 3:30 p.m. w y Miami (OH) Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI BTN 34–10 102,824 Boxscore: Michigan 34, Miami University 10 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 13, 2014 September 13, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/091314aaa.html September 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914114735/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/091314aaa.html live September 20 3:30 p.m. l y Utah Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ABC, ESPN2 10–26 103,890 Boxscore: Utah 26, Michigan 10 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 20, 2014 September 20, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/092014aaa.html October 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141001042839/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/092014aaa.html live September 27 3:30 p.m. l Minnesota Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug ABC, ESPN2 14–30 102,926 Boxscore: Minnesota 30, Michigan 14 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/092714aaa.html October 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141001042359/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/092714aaa.html live October 4 7:00 p.m. l y Rutgers High Point Solutions Stadium Piscataway, NJ BTN 24–26 53,327 Boxscore: Rutgers 26, Michigan 24 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https://web.archive.org/web/20141026015636/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/102514aaa.html live November 1 3:30 p.m. w y Indiana Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI BTN 34–10 103,111 Boxscore: Michigan 34, Indiana 10 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/110114aaa.html November 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141102052855/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/110114aaa.html live November 8 3:30 p.m. w y Northwestern Ryan Field Evanston, IL rivalry ESPN2 10–9 42,429 Boxscore: Michigan 10, Northwestern 9 CBS Interactive NUSports.com November 8, 2014 November 8, 2014 http://www.nusports.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/110814.html https://web.archive.org/web/20141109043028/http://www.nusports.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/110814.html November 9, 2014 dead November 22 3:30 p.m. l Maryland Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI BTN 16–23 101,717 Boxscore: Maryland 23, Michigan 16 CBS Interactive 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The radio announcers were Jim Brandstatter with play-by-play, Dan Dierdorf 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 Frank Beckmann retired after the 2013 season after 32 years as Michigan's play-by-play announcer.http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/frank-beckmann-voice-of-michigan-football-retiring-after-this-year/-/2271344/21402570/-/3gxm96/-/index.html Frank Beckmann, voice of Michigan football, retiring after this year WDIV Clickondetroit.com August 31, 2014 August 9, 2013 August 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130826190442/http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/frank-beckmann-voice-of-michigan-football-retiring-after-this-year/-/2271344/21402570/-/3gxm96/-/index.html dead Game summaries Vs. Appalachian State 2014 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team Appalachian State at Michigan Mountaineers Wolverines 0 0 7 7 14 21 14 3 August 30 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 12:01 p.m. 3:17 106,811 Low 80s, Cloudy, SW 10–15 MPH Jeff Maconaghy Beth Mowins, Joey Galloway & Paul Carcaterra ESPN2 Sources:Appalachian State–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 31, 2014 August 30, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140825aaa.pdf September 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140912045910/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140825aaa.pdf dead yes 1 8:48 MICH Devin Funchess 9-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) MICH 7–0 1 1:52 MICH Devin Funchess 34-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) MICH 14–0 1 3:59 MICH Devin Funchess 8-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) MICH 21–0 2 1:26 MICH De'Veon Smith 12-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 28–0 2 :48 MICH Ben Gedeon 32-yard blocked punt return (Matt Wile kick) MICH 35–0 3 11:36 MICH Derrick Green 1-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 42–0 3 7:12 APP Simms McElfresh 8-yard pass from Kameron Bryant (Zach Matics kick) MICH 42–7 3 4:27 MICH De'Veon Smith 13-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 49–7 4 9:05 APP Marcus Cox 1-yard run (Zach Matics kick) MICH 49–14 4 3:42 MICH Matt Wile 18-yard field goal MICH 52–14 yes To open the season, Michigan faced the Appalachian State Mountaineers. During the previous meeting, Appalachian State became the first football championship subdivision (FCS) team to defeat a top 25 football bowl subdivision (FBS) team, defeating Michigan 34–32 in a massive upset.Blocked field goal secures Appalachian State's upset of Michigan ESPN August 31, 2014 September 1, 2007 http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=272440130 September 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140911102857/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=272440130 dead Prior to the game, Michigan announced that Devin Funchess would wear the #1 jersey, making him the first player to wear the #1 jersey since Braylon Edwards in 2004.Michigan WR Devin Funchess will wear the No. 1 jersey this season Baumgardner, Nick MLive MLive.com August 31, 2014 August 30, 2014 http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/08/michigan_wr_devin_funchess_wil.html September 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140902113252/http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/08/michigan_wr_devin_funchess_wil.html live Michigan dominated the game, winning 52–14.Devins, Two-Headed Running Attack Wipe Out Appalachian State CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 31, 2014 August 30, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083014aaa.html September 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140901030555/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083014aaa.html live Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with an eight-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Funchess, and expanded its lead late in the first quarter with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Funchess. In the second quarter, Gardner threw his third touchdown pass of the game to Funchess giving Michigan a 21–0 lead. Michigan then scored 14 points in 38 seconds via a 12-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith and a 32-yard blocked punt return for a touchdown by Ben Gedeon giving Michigan a 35–0 lead at halftime. Michigan extended its lead in the third quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Derrick Green before Appalachian State responded with an eight-yard touchdown pass from Kameron Bryant to Simms McElfresh. Michigan responded with a 13-yard touchdown run from Smith, making the score 49–7 at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Appalachian State reduced Michigan's lead to 35 points via one-yard touchdown run from Marcus Cox, but Michigan ended the scoring via an 18-yard field goal from Matt Wile.Appalachian State-Michigan Box Score ESPN August 31, 2014 August 30, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547943 August 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140830124939/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547943 live Michigan's captains for the game were Brennen Beyer, Frank Clark, Gardner, Desmond Morgan, and Jake Ryan. Freshman Mason Cole became the first true freshman in Michigan football history to start the season opener on the offensive line. Michigan scored 35 or more points in a half for the first time since the 2013 season opener against Central Michigan and scored more than 50 points in a game for the second consecutive season opener. Gardner completed 13 of 14 pass attempts for 173 yards and three touchdowns, with all three of those touchdowns being thrown to Funchess. Funchess's seven receptions matched a career-high, and his three touchdown receptions set a new career high. Derrick Green and De'Veon Smith each rushed for more than 100 yards—Green had 15 carries for 170 yards and a touchdown, while Smith had eight carries for 115 yards and two touchdowns—with both setting career highs for rushing yardage. This was the first game since 2007 that two Michigan running backs each had over 100 rushing yards, when Brandon Minor and Carlos Brown each rushed for over 100 yards against Minnesota. Ben Gedeon recorded his first career touchdown when returning a blocked punt in the second quarter. It was Michigan's first blocked punt return for a touchdown since the season opener against Central Michigan in 2013. Morgan and James Ross III led Michigan's defense with six tackles each, while Dymonte Thomas, Joe Bolden, and Ondre Pipkins each recorded a career-high five tackles.Postgame Notes: Michigan 52, Appalachian State 14 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 31, 2014 August 30, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083014aaf.html September 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140901034109/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083014aaf.html live At Notre Dame 2014 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team Michigan at Notre Dame (Michigan – Notre Dame rivalry game) Wolverines #16 Fighting Irish 0 0 0 0 7 14 7 3 September 6 Notre Dame Stadium South Bend, Indiana EDT 7:42 p.m. 3:17 80,795 70°F, Clear, NW 10 MPH John O'Neill Dan Hicks, Mike Mayock & Kathryn Tappen NBC Sources:Michigan–Notre Dame Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 1, 2014 September 1, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140901aaa.pdf September 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140903103805/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140901aaa.pdf dead yes 1 1:50 ND Cam McDaniel 1-yard run (Kyle Brindza kick) ND 7–0 2 3:58 ND Amir Carlisle 1-yard pass from Everett Golson (Kyle Brindza kick) ND 14–0 2 :34 ND Will Fuller 24-yard pass from Everett Golson (Kyle Brindza kick) ND 21–0 3 3:02 ND Will Fuller 12-yard pass from Everett Golson (Kyle Brindza kick) ND 28–0 4 12:03 ND Kyle Brindza 43-yard field goal ND 31–0 yes Following its game against Appalachian State, Michigan visited the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This was the final game in the rivalry before it went on a hiatus. Michigan won the previous meeting 41–30.Host Michigan bests Notre Dame before record crowd of 115,109 ESPN September 13, 2014 September 7, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=332500130 September 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140907142224/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=332500130 live Notre Dame shut out Michigan for the first time in series history, winning 31–0.Maize & Blue Kept Off Scoreboard at Notre Dame CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 13, 2014 September 6, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090614aaa.html September 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140910010739/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090614aaa.html live Notre Dame opened the scoring in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Cam McDaniel, and then added to its lead in the second quarter with a one-yard touchdown pass from Everett Golson to Amir Carlisle. Shortly before halftime, Notre Dame made it 21–0 with a 24-yard touchdown pass from Golson to Will Fuller. In the third quarter, Notre Dame added to its lead with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Golson to Fuller, and then ended the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 43-yard field goal from Kyle Brindza.Michigan-Notre Dame Box Score ESPN September 13, 2014 September 6, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/400547944 September 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914081809/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?id=400547944 live This was the first time Michigan had been shut out since 1984 when it lost to Iowa 26–0, and it snapped an NCAA record of most consecutive games in which Michigan had scored a point at 365 games.Everett Golson, No. 16 Notre Dame quiet Michigan to wrap series ESPN September 13, 2014 September 6, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547944 September 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914121654/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=400547944 live@DavidWorlock status Twitter Worlock, David September 6, 2014 September 13, 2014 https://twitter.com/DavidWorlock/status/508476975862648832 September 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140921175752/https://twitter.com/DavidWorlock/status/508476975862648832 live Devin Funchess caught a career-high nine passes in the game, while Jake Ryan tied a career-high with eleven tackles. Jake Butt returned from his ACL injury to play for the first time this season. The captains for the game were Blake Countess, Will Hagerup, Joe Kerridge, and Raymon Taylor. Michigan's record against Notre Dame dropped to 24–17–1 with the loss.Postgame Notes: #16 Notre Dame 31, Michigan 0 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 13, 2014 September 6, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090614aab.html September 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140912012426/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090614aab.html dead Vs. Miami (OH) 2014 Miami RedHawks football team Miami (OH) at Michigan Redhawks Wolverines 0 10 0 0 10 7 7 10 September 13 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:42 p.m. 3:02 102,824 High 50s, Partly cloudy, WNW 15 MPH Dan Capron Eric Collins, Marcus Ray, Lisa Byington BTN Sources:Miami (OH)–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 13, 2014 September 8, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140908aaa.pdf September 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914023326/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140908aaa.pdf dead yes 1 11:13 MICH Matt Wile 29-yard field goal MICH 3–0 1 7:00 MICH Amara Darboh 17-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) MICH 10–0 2 9:14 MU Kaleb Patterson 26-yard field goal MICH 10–3 2 7:24 MU Dawan Scott 3-yard pass from Andrew Hendrix (Kaleb Patterson kick) Tie 10–10 2 4:26 MICH Derrick Green 1-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 17–10 3 11:36 MICH Jake Butt 29-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) MICH 24–10 4 9:50 MICH Derrick Green 12-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 31–10 4 :18 MICH Matt Wile 40-yard field goal MICH 34–10 yes Following the game against Notre Dame, Michigan hosted the Miami (OH) Redhawks. This was the first meeting between the two teams since 2008, which Michigan won 16–6.Michigan edges Miami (Ohio) for Rodriguez's 1st win ESPN September 13, 2014 September 6, 2008 http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282500130 September 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914230002/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282500130 dead Michigan won the game 34–10.Rush of Green Turns RedHawks Blue at Big House CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 13, 2014 September 13, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091314aaa.html September 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914113348/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091314aaa.html live Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 29-yard field goal from Matt Wile and added to its lead with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Amara Darboh. Miami responded with ten points of its own in the second quarter to tie the game at ten with those points coming via a 26-yard field goal from Kaleb Patterson and a three-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Hendrix to Dawan Scott. Michigan regained the lead before halftime via a Derrick Green one-yard touchdown run, which made the score 17–10 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan added to its lead in the third quarter via a 29-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Jake Butt, and then increased its lead in the fourth quarter to 21 points via a 12-yard touchdown run from Green. Michigan ended the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 40-yard field goal from Wile.Miami (OH)-Michigan Box Score ESPN September 13, 2014 September 13, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547945 September 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914005552/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547945 live Michigan's defense held Miami to 33 rushing yards, the lowest amount since Michigan allowed 32 rushing yards to Bowling Green in 2010. Derrick Green ran for 137 yards and two touchdowns, the first multi-touchdown performance of his career. Darboh had eight receptions for 88 yards, both career highs, and a touchdown. Jourdan Lewis intercepted a pass in the first quarter; this was Michigan's first forced turnover of the season. Jabrill Peppers recorded a career-high three tackles.Postgame Notes: Michigan 34, Miami University 10 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 13, 2014 September 13, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091314aag.html September 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914065704/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091314aag.html live The announced attendance of 102,824 pushed Michigan's streak of consecutive games with more than 100,000 fans in attendance to 253, but was Michigan's lowest attendance since a matchup against Memphis in 1995 that drew a crowd of 100,862.Michigan's 100,000-plus attendance streak continues as Wolverines draw 102,824 versus Miami (Ohio) Quinn, Brendan MLive MLive.com September 13, 2014 September 13, 2014 http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/09/michigans_100000-plus_attendan.html September 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914065647/http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/09/michigans_100000-plus_attendan.html live Vs. Utah 2014 Utah Utes football team Utah at Michigan Utes Wolverines 3 10 7 6 3 7 0 0 September 20 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:36 p.m. 3:11 (with a 2:24 weather delay) 103,890 High 70s, Cloudy with rain, SW 15–25 MPH Shawn Smith Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Todd McShay ABC/ESPN2 Sources:Utah–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 15, 2014 September 15, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140915aaa.pdf October 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141014010600/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140915aaa.pdf dead yes 1 9:36 MICH Matt Wile 42-yard field goal MICH 3–0 1 1:03 UTAH Andy Phillips 35-yard field goal Tie 3–3 2 14:39 UTAH Kaelin Clay 66-yard punt return (Andy Phillips kick) UTAH 10–3 2 5:01 MICH Willie Henry 7-yard interception return (Matt Wile kick) Tie 10–10 2 :00 UTAH Andy Phillips 38-yard field goal UTAH 13–10 3 13:33 UTAH Dres Anderson 28-yard pass from Travis Wilson (Andy Phillips kick) UTAH 20–10 4 14:20 UTAH Andy Phillips 48-yard field goal UTAH 23–10 4 10:50 UTAH Andy Phillips 50-yard field goal UTAH 26–10 yes Following its game against Miami, Michigan faced the Utah Utes. This was the first meeting since 2008, which Utah won 25–23.Utah ruins Rodriguez's Michigan debut on back of QB Johnson ESPN September 14, 2014 August 30, 2008 http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282430130 September 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914230018/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282430130 dead Utah defeated Michigan 26–10 in a game that featured an almost two-and-a-half hour weather delay.Michigan Falls to Utah in Storm-Ridden Game CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 21, 2014 September 20, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092014aaa.html September 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140924121419/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092014aaa.html live Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a Matt Wile 42-yard field goal, but Utah responded with a 35-yard field goal from Andy Phillips. Utah then took the lead in the second quarter via a Kaelin Clay 66-yard punt return for a touchdown, but Michigan tied the game via a Willie Henry seven-yard interception return for a touchdown. Utah then took the lead for good right before halftime via a 38-yard field goal from Phillips. In the third quarter, Utah extended its lead via a 28-yard pass from Travis Wilson to Dres Anderson. Utah ended the scoring in the fourth quarter with two Phillips field goals from 48 and 50 yards.Utah-Michigan Box Score ESPN September 21, 2014 September 20, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547946 September 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140921165417/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547946 live The weather delay was Michigan Stadium's first since 2011 against Western Michigan. The loss ended Michigan's 17-game winning streak against non-conference opponents at home, which dated back to 2008, and was Michigan's first loss at home in the month of September since 2007. Michigan's defense held Utah to three rushing yards in the first half. Jake Ryan led Michigan's defense with three tackles. Michigan's captains for the game were Anthony Capatina, Sione Houma, Jack Miller, and Mario Ojemudia.Postgame Notes: Utah 26, Michigan 10 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 21, 2014 September 20, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092014aac.html October 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141001042846/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092014aac.html live Vs. Minnesota 2014 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team Minnesota at Michigan (Little Brown Jug) Golden Gophers Wolverines 0 10 17 3 0 7 0 7 September 27 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:35 p.m. 3:15 102,926 Mid 70s, Sunny, NE 15–20 MPH Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham & Jeannine Edwards ABC/ESPN2 Sources:Minnesota–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 27, 2014 September 22, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140922aaa.pdf September 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150908065407/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140922aaa.pdf dead yes 2 11:00 MICH De'Veon Smith 10-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 7–0 2 8:00 MINN Mitch Leidner 10-yard run (Ryan Santoso kick) Tie 7–7 2 :00 MINN Ryan Santoso 24-yard field goal MINN 10–7 3 6:56 MINN Ryan Santoso 48-yard field goal MINN 13–7 3 6:42 MINN De'Vondre Campbell 30-yard interception return (Ryan Santoso kick) MINN 20–7 3 2:52 MINN Maxx Williams 1-yard pass from Mitch Leidner (Ryan Santoso kick) MINN 27–7 4 12:50 MINN Ryan Santoso 25-yard field goal MINN 30–7 4 7:27 MICH Devin Gardner 3-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MINN 30–14 yes After its game against Utah, Michigan faced the Minnesota Golden Gophers in its conference opener. In the previous meeting, Michigan dominated Minnesota and won by a score of 42–13.Michigan routs Minnesota, which was without coach Jerry Kill ESPN.com October 5, 2013 September 14, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=332780130 August 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140829220748/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=332780130 live Minnesota dominated Michigan, winning 30–14.Michigan Relinquishes Little Brown Jug to Gophers CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092714aaa.html September 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140929093055/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092714aaa.html live After a scoreless first quarter, Michigan opened the scoring early in the second quarter via a 10-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith. Minnesota responded with a 10-yard touchdown run from Mitch Leidner and then took a 10–7 lead into halftime via a Ryan Santoso 24-yard field goal as time expired. In the third quarter, Minnesota extended its lead via a 48-yard field goal from Santoso, a 30-yard interception return for a touchdown from De'Vondre Campbell, and a one-yard touchdown pass from Leidner to Maxx Williams, which made the score 27–7 in favor of Minnesota after three quarters. Minnesota further extended its lead in the fourth quarter via a 25-yard field goal form Santoso before Michigan ended the scoring with a three-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner.Minnesota-Michigan Box Score ESPN September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547947 September 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140927155659/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547947 live The loss was Michigan's first to Minnesota since the 2005 season. Michigan also saw a streak of eight consecutive wins in Big Ten openers end. Minnesota outgained Michigan 373–171 in total yardage. Devin Funchess extended his streak of consecutive games with a reception to 18 games. Will Hagerup punted eight times for a total of 400 yards.Postgame Notes: Minnesota 30, Michigan 14 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092714aah.html October 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141001042448/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092714aah.html live The loss meant that for the first time in the 135-year history of Michigan football, a Michigan team had lost three games before the month of October.Michigan loses to Minnesota; 1st time with 3 losses by October ESPN October 11, 2014 September 27, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547947 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006154225/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=400547947 live During the game, Michigan quarterback Shane Morris suffered a concussion but stayed in for another play. After having been removed for one play, he was re-inserted for one play after Gardner lost his helmet and was forced to sit out a play. The Michigan coaching staff and training staff came under fire for not removing Morris immediately after he suffered the concussion. Michigan originally stated that Morris only had a high ankle sprain, but reversed course in a statement from athletic director Dave Brandon and admitted that Morris had indeed suffered a concussion. Following the release of the statement, students held a protest on campus calling for either the resignation or firing of Brandon for his role in both this situation and for other past actions.Jen Calfas Greg Garno Alejandro Zuniga Dave Brandon speaks out on 'mistake' in Shane Morris controversy The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com October 4, 2014 October 2, 2014 http://www.michigandaily.com/news/dave-brandon-brady-hoke-michigan-football-shane-morris-concussion-resign October 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141004073912/http://www.michigandaily.com/news/dave-brandon-brady-hoke-michigan-football-shane-morris-concussion-resign live At Rutgers 2014 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team Michigan at Rutgers Wolverines Scarlet Knights 3 14 0 7 6 13 0 7 October 4 High Point Solutions Stadium Piscataway, New Jersey EDT 7:14 p.m. 3:24 53,327 61°F, Clear, WNW 11 MPH Todd Geerlings Kevin Kugler, Glen Mason, Shaun O'Hara & Lisa Byington BTN Sources:Michigan–Rutgers Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 4, 2014 September 29, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140929aaa.pdf October 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141005092140/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140929aaa.pdf dead yes 1 10:09 MICH Matt Wile 39-yard field goal MICH 3–0 1 7:29 RU Kyle Federico 35-yard field goal Tie 3–3 1 1:32 RU Kyle Federico 45-yard field goal RU 6–3 2 14:10 MICH Devin Gardner 1-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 10–6 2 7:23 RU Gary Nova 80-yard pass to Andrew Turzilli (Kick blocked) RU 12–10 2 1:43 MICH De'Veon Smith 4-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 17–12 2 :22 RU Gary Nova 7-yard pass to John Tsimis (Kyle Federico kick) RU 19–17 4 13:12 RU Gary Nova 14-yard pass to Andrew Turzilli (Kyle Federico kick) RU 26–17 4 9:17 MICH Devin Gardner 19-yard run (Matt Wile kick) RU 26–24 yes After facing Minnesota, Michigan traveled to New Jersey to face Rutgers, one of the newest members of the Big Ten Conference. This was the first meeting between the schools. Rutgers defeated Michigan by a score of 26–24.Wolverines Come Up Just Short at Rutgers CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 4, 2014 October 4, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100414aac.html October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006070840/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100414aac.html live Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 39-yard field goal from Matt Wile, but Rutgers responded with two Kyle Federico field goals (from 35 and 45 yards) to take a 6–3 lead. Michigan regained the lead in the second quarter via a Devin Gardner four-yard touchdown run, but Rutgers responded with an 80-yard touchdown pass from Gary Nova to Andrew Turzilli. The resulting extra point was blocked, giving Rutgers a 12–10 lead. Michigan regained the lead via a one-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith, but Rutgers responded shortly before halftime with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Nova to John Tsimis, which made the score 19–17 in favor of Rutgers at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, Rutgers increased its lead to nine points via a 14-yard touchdown pass from Nova to Turzilli. Michigan responded with a 19-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner but could not overcome the resulting two-point deficit.Michigan-Rutgers Box Score ESPN October 4, 2014 October 4, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547997 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006044644/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547997 live Michigan fell to 0–2 in conference play for the first time since 1967.@BTNSean status Twitter Merriman, Sean October 4, 2014 October 4, 2014 https://twitter.com/BTNSean/status/518591308550520833 January 31, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150131163356/https://twitter.com/BTNSean/status/518591308550520833 live Rutgers became the only team in the Big Ten Conference to which Michigan has a losing record. Taco Charlton made the first start of his career. Devin Funchess has now recorded a reception in 19 consecutive games, while Jehu Chesson has caught a pass in eight consecutive games. Michigan's captains for the game were Devin Gardner, Jack Miller, Matt Wile, and Jarrod WilsonPostgame Notes: Rutgers 26, Michigan 24 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 4, 2014 October 4, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100414aaa.html October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006234154/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100414aaa.html live Vs. Penn State 2014 Penn State Nittany Lions football team Penn State at Michigan Nittany Lions Wolverines 6 7 0 0 7 3 3 5 October 11 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 7:05 p.m. 3:15 113,085 Mid 50s, Clear and cool, NW 10–15 MPH Dave Witvoet Mark Jones, Rod Gilmore & Jessica Mendoza ESPN2 Sources:Penn State–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 6, 2014 October 6, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141006aaa.pdf October 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011021643/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141006aaa.pdf dead yes 1 9:28 PSU Sam Ficken 35-yard field goal PSU 3–0 1 6:37 MICH Devin Funchess 43-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) MICH 7–3 1 :52 PSU Sam Ficken 32-yard field goal MICH 7–6 2 11:58 PSU DaeSean Hamilton 10-yard pass from Christian Hackenberg (Sam Ficken kick) PSU 13–7 2 5:08 MICH Matt Wile 45-yard field goal PSU 13–10 3 2:30 MICH Matt Wile 42-yard field goal Tie 13–13 4 11:24 MICH Matt Wile 37-yard field goal MICH 16–13 4 1:41 MICH Team Safety MICH 18–13 yes Following its game against Rutgers, Michigan returned to Ann Arbor to face the Penn State Nittany Lions. In the previous meeting, Penn State won by a score of 43–40 in quadruple overtime.Bill Belton's 2-yard TD run puts Penn St. by No. 18 Michigan in 4 OTs ESPN.com October 12, 2013 September 14, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=332850213 October 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141019234249/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=332850213 live The game was the first in-conference night game in Michigan Stadium's history.Postgame Notes: Michigan 18, Penn State 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 11, 2014 October 11, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101114aah.html October 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141016215320/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101114aah.html live thumb|left|Michigan on offense during the game against Penn State Michigan defeated Penn State by a score of 18–13.Defense Lights Up Big House for Night-Game Win over Penn State CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 11, 2014 October 11, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101114aaa.html October 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141014135308/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101114aaa.html live Penn State opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 35-yard field goal from Sam Ficken, but Michigan responded with a 43-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Devin Funchess. Penn State cut Michigan's lead to one point late in the first quarter with a 32-yard field goal from Ficken. Penn State took the lead in the second quarter via a ten-yard touchdown pass from Christian Hackenberg to DaeSean Hamilton, but Michigan responded with a 45-yard field goal from Matt Wile, making the score 13–10 in favor of Penn State at halftime. Michigan scored all of the points in the second half. Michigan tied the game in the third quarter via a 42-yard field goal from Wile and then took the lead in the fourth quarter via a 37-yard field goal from Wile, which gave Michigan a 16–13 lead. Michigan scored the final points of the game on a safety when Penn State deliberately committed a safety in order to attempt to regain better field position for a potential game-winning drive. Penn State appeared to recover the ensuing onside kick but a controversial offside penalty forced Penn State to re-kick and Michigan recovered the kickoff, which ended the game.Penn State-Michigan Box Score ESPN October 11, 2014 October 11, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547948 October 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141012144540/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547948 liveMichigan edges Penn State to stop skid ESPN October 12, 2014 October 11, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547948 October 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013192015/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=400547948 live Michigan improved its record to 3–0 when playing night games at Michigan Stadium. Michigan improved to 16–16 in the red zone. For the fifth time this season, Michigan's defense held an opponent to under 100 yards rushing. Gardner passed both Tom Brady and Jim Harbaugh and moved into sixth place on Michigan's all-time passing yardage list with 5,543 yards. Matt Wile's three field goals marked a new career high for him in field goals made in one game. Dennis Norfleet set a Michigan record for overall kick return yardage, as he increased his total to 2,029 yards from kick returns. Michigan's six sacks were the most Michigan has recorded in a game since Michigan played Utah in 2008. The safety in the fourth quarter was Michigan's first since 2011 against Ohio State. Michigan's captains for the game were Justice Hayes, Joe Kerridge, Jake Ryan, and Jarrod Wilson. At Michigan State 2014 Michigan State Spartans football team Michigan at Michigan State (Paul Bunyan Trophy) Wolverines #8 Spartans 0 3 0 8 7 7 14 7 October 25 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, Michigan EDT 3:36 p.m. 3:17 76,331 68°F, Sunny, W 20 MPH Dan Capron Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Todd McShay ABC Sources:Michigan–Michigan State Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 23, 2014 October 19, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141020aaa.pdf October 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024042113/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141020aaa.pdf dead yes 1 11:52 MSU Jeremy Langford 2-yard run (Michael Geiger kick) MSU 7–0 2 3:30 MICH Matt Wile 48-yard field goal MSU 7–3 2 :21 MSU Jeremy Langford 1-yard run (Michael Geiger kick) MSU 14–3 3 8:33 MSU RJ Williamson 29-yard interception return (Michael Geiger kick) MSU 21–3 3 6:17 MSU Tony Lippett 70-yard pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger kick) MSU 28–3 4 3:40 MICH De'Veon Smith 1-yard run (Jake Butt pass from Devin Gardner) MSU 28–11 4 :28 MSU Jeremy Langford 5-yard run (Michael Geiger kick) MSU 35–11 yes Following its clash with Penn State and a bye week, Michigan traveled to East Lansing to face its in-state rival, the Michigan State Spartans. This was the second straight year Michigan faces Michigan State at Michigan State. Michigan was dominated in the previous meeting, losing 29–6.Michigan State's defense batters rival Michigan ESPN.com November 2, 2013 September 14, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=333060127 August 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140811225008/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=333060127 live Michigan State dominated Michigan, winning 35–11.U-M Unable to Take Back Paul Bunyan Trophy from MSU CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 25, 2014 October 25, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102514aaa.html October 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141026015241/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102514aaa.html live Michigan State opened the scoring in the first quarter with a two-yard touchdown run from Jeremy Langford. Michigan responded in the second quarter with a 48-yard field goal from Matt Wile, but Michigan State expanded its lead shortly before halftime with a one-yard touchdown run from Langford. In the third quarter, Michigan State expanded its lead via a 29-yard interception return for a touchdown from RJ Williamson and a 70-yard touchdown pass from Connor Cook to Tony Lippett. Michigan reduced Michigan State's lead to 11 points in the fourth quarter with a one-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith and a successful two-point conversion via a pass from Devin Gardner to Jake Butt, but Michigan State scored the final points of the game near the end of the fourth quarter via a five-yard touchdown run from Langford, his third of the game.Michigan-Michigan State Box Score ESPN October 25, 2014 October 25, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547949 October 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141026032238/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547949 live Michigan's captains for the game were Brennen Beyer, Gardner, Delote Hollowell, and Raymon Taylor. Wile's 48-yard field goal was a season long for him. Michigan's defense recovered two fumbles.Postgame Notes: #8 Michigan State 35, Michigan 11 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 25, 2014 October 25, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102514aaa.html October 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141026015241/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102514aaa.html live Vs. Indiana 2014 Indiana Hoosiers football team Indiana at Michigan Hoosiers Wolverines 0 0 3 7 10 7 7 10 November 1 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:42 p.m. 2:53 103,111 Low 40s, Partly cloudy, N 20–30 MPH John O'Neill Kevin Kugler, Glen Mason & Lisa Byington BTN Sources:Indiana–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 1, 2014 October 27, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141027aaa.pdf November 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141101230437/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141027aaa.pdf dead yes 1 8:20 MICH Matt Wile 35-yard field goal MICH 3–0 1 5:52 MICH Keith Heitzman 6-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) MICH 10–0 2 7:18 MICH Amara Darboh 12-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) MICH 17–0 3 8:31 IND Griffin Oaks 38-yard field goal MICH 17–3 3 1:39 MICH Drake Johnson 10-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 24–3 4 3:40 MICH Matt Wile 23-yard field goal MICH 27–3 4 3:40 IND D'Angelo Roberts 3-yard run (Griffin Oaks kick) MICH 27–10 4 :28 MICH Drake Johnson 16-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 34–10 yes After its trip to East Lansing, Michigan hosted the Indiana Hoosiers. This was the second meeting in a row played at Michigan Stadium between the two teams. Michigan won the previous meeting 63–47.Devin Gardner, Jeremy Gallon set records in Michigan's shootout win ESPN.com October 19, 2013 August 29, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=332920130 July 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140724094246/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=332920130 live Michigan announced prior to the game that tight end Jake Butt would be suspended for the game because of a violation of team rules.Michigan suspends TE Jake Butt one game for 'violation of team expectations' Baumgardner, Nick MLive MLive.com November 11, 2014 November 1, 2014 http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/11/michigan_suspends_te_jake_butt.html November 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141112020505/http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/11/michigan_suspends_te_jake_butt.html live Michigan dominated Indiana, winning 34–10.Johnson, Darboh Break Out; U-M 'D' Wears Down IU for Homecoming Win CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110114aab.html November 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141102052705/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110114aab.html live Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 35-yard field goal from Matt Wile and expanded its lead to ten points later in the first quarter via a six-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Keith Heitzman. Michigan added another touchdown in the second quarter via a 12-yard pass from Gardner to Amara Darboh, which made the score 17–0 in favor of Michigan at halftime. Indiana scored the first points of the third quarter via a 38-yard field goal from Griffin Oaks, but Michigan responded with a ten-yard touchdown run from Drake Johnson. Michigan expanded its lead to 20 via a 23-yard field goal from Matt Wile in the fourth quarter, Indiana cut Michigan's lead back to 17 points via a three-yard touchdown run from D'Angelo Roberts. Michigan scored the final points of the game via a 16-yard touchdown run from Johnson.Indiana-Michigan Box Score ESPN November 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547923 November 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141102045143/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547923 live Michigan's captains for the game were Joe Bolden, Joe Kerridge, and Jarrod Wilson. Michigan has now won 19 consecutive games against Indiana, which dates back to 1988, and is also 12–1 against Indiana when facing Indiana as a homecoming opponent. Michigan improved its homecoming record to 87–27. Michigan's run defense held Indiana to 167 yards rushing; Indiana was averaging 289.9 yards per game on the ground prior to the game. Michigan's defense also only allowed 24 yards passing, which was the fewest allowed since Michigan allowed 15 passing yards against Rice in 1999. Heitzman's touchdown reception in the first quarter was his first career touchdown. Darboh set career highs for receptions (9) and yards (107), while Johnson set career highs in rushing attempts (16), yards (122), and touchdowns (2).Postgame Notes: Michigan 34, Indiana 10 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110114aag.html November 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141102053052/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110114aag.html live At Northwestern 2014 Northwestern Wildcats football team Michigan at Northwestern Wolverines Wildcats 0 0 7 3 0 0 0 9 November 8 Ryan Field Evanston, Illinois EST 3:35 p.m. 3:12 42,429 45°F, Partly sunny, WNW 18 MPH Ron Snodgrass Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham & Jeannine Edwards ESPN2 Sources:Indiana–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 4, 2014 November 3, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141103aaa.pdf November 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105020225/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141103aaa.pdf dead yes 3 6:49 MICH De'Veon Smith 3-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 7–0 4 7:26 NW Jack Mitchell 21-yard field goal MICH 7–3 4 3:10 MICH Matt Wile 37-yard field goal MICH 10–3 4 :03 NW Tony Jones 3-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Two-point conversion failed) MICH 10–9 yes Following its game against Indiana, Michigan traveled to Evanston for the second consecutive year to face the Northwestern Wildcats. Michigan won the previous meeting 27–19 in triple overtime.Michigan finishes Northwestern in 3OT after late tie ESPN.com November 16, 2013 November 30, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=333200077 December 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131207164645/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=333200077 live Michigan won a turnover filled game 10–9, stopping Northwestern's attempted go-ahead two-point conversion with three seconds remaining in the game.Wolverines Ward Off Final Wildcat Two-Point Attempt for Road Victory CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 8, 2014 November 8, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101114aaa.html November 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141101051301/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101114aaa.html live After a turnover filled first half during which Michigan had a field goal attempt blocked, Michigan opened the scoring in the third quarter with a three-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith. Northwestern reduced Michigan's lead to four points in the fourth quarter with a 21-yard field goal from Jack Mitchell, but Michigan regained its seven-point lead with a 37-yard field goal from Matt Wile. Northwestern responded with a three-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Siemian to Toby Jones with three seconds remaining in the game, but the ensuing two-point conversion in an attempt to win the game in regulation was unsuccessful when Frank Clark's pressure caused Trevor Siemian to slip on the wet grass. Michigan recovered the ensuing onside kick and won the game.Michigan-Northwestern Box Score ESPN November 8, 2014 November 8, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547950 November 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141109034010/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547950 live Michigan's captains for the game were Brennen Beyer, Blake Countess, Amara Darboh, and Jack Miller. Michigan held Northwestern to a total of 12 rushing yards. Jake Ryan recorded his first career interception during the game. Michigan won its fourth game in a row against Northwestern.Postgame Notes: Michigan 10, Northwestern 9 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 8, 2014 November 8, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101114aah.html November 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141101051327/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101114aah.html live The game is often remembered in infamy as the "M00N game," referencing the display on the scoreboard at halftime.Film breakdown: The Daily remembers the M00N Game The Michigan Daily July 12, 2021 September 28, 2018 https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/film-breakdown-daily-remembers-m00n-game/ July 12, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210712150536/https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/film-breakdown-daily-remembers-m00n-game/ live Vs. Maryland 2014 Maryland Terrapins football team Maryland at Michigan Terrapins Wolverines 0 9 0 14 3 6 7 0 November 22 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EST 3:42 p.m. 3:02 101,717 Mid 40s, Overcast and misty, SW 10–20 MPH Mike Cannon Eric Collins & Chuck Long BTN Sources:Maryland–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 23, 2014 November 17, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141117aaa.pdf November 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141130002928/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141117aaa.pdf dead yes 1 9:35 MICH Matt Wile 23-yard field goal MICH 3–0 2 13:39 MD Matt Wile 23-yard field goal Tie 3–3 2 7:41 MICH Matt Wile 23-yard field goal MICH 6–3 2 3:32 MD Griffin Oaks 38-yard field goal Tie 6–6 2 1:50 MICH Matt Wile 23-yard field goal MD 9–6 2 :00 MICH Matt Wile 23-yard field goal Tie 9–9 3 10:25 MICH Devin Gardner 15-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 16–9 4 14:47 MD C.J. Brown 8-yard run (Griffin Oaks kick) Tie 16–16 4 5:59 MD Wes Brown 1-yard run (Brad Craddock kick) MD 23–16 yes After its game against Northwestern and another bye week, Michigan played its final home game of the season against Maryland, one of the newest members of the Big Ten Conference. This was the first meeting between the schools since 1990, which Michigan won 45–17.1990 Football Team University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library September 14, 2014 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1990fbt.htm May 24, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100524150911/http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1990fbt.htm live Maryland defeated Michigan, winning 23–16.Wolverines Ward Off Final Wildcat Two-Point Attempt for Road Victory CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 8, 2014 November 8, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112214aaa.html November 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141126043742/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112214aaa.html live The teams traded field goals throughout the first half. Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 22-yard field goal from Matt Wile. Maryland responded in the second quarter with a 38-yard field goal from Brad Craddock. Michigan regained the lead with a 33-yard field goal from Wile, but Maryland tied the game with a 41-yard field goal from Craddock and gained the lead with a 21-yard field goal from Craddock. Michigan tied the game as time expired in the first half with a 26-yard field goal from Wile, which made the score 9–9 at halftime. Michigan regained the lead in the third quarter via a 15-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner, but Maryland tied the game in the fourth quarter via an eight-yard touchdown run from C.J. Brown and then took the lead for good with a one-yard touchdown run from Wes Brown.Maryland-Michigan Box Score ESPN November 23, 2014 November 22, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547941 November 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141123092805/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547941 live Michigan's streak of consecutive games with over 100,000 was extended to 258, but it was Michigan's lowest attended game since the game against Memphis in 1995. Michigan's captains were Brennen Beyer, Gardner, Jake Ryan, and Raymon Taylor. Michigan held its opponent without a score in the first quarter for the third consecutive game. Joe Bolden and Ryan both set career highs with 14 tackles each. Joe Kerridge set a career long rush of 52 yards during a successful fake punt attempt in the first quarter.Postgame Notes: Maryland 23, Michigan 16 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 23, 2014 November 22, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112214aab.html December 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141201042918/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112214aab.html live At Ohio State 2014 Ohio State Buckeyes football team Michigan at Ohio State (The Game) Wolverines #7 Buckeyes 7 7 7 7 7 7 14 14 November 29 Ohio Stadium Columbus, Ohio EST 12:06 p.m. 3:29 108,610 41°F, Partly sunny, S 12 MPH John O'Neill Dave Pasch, Brian Griese & Tom Luginbill ABC Sources:Michigan–Ohio State Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 24, 2014 November 24, 2014 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141124aaa.pdf December 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141201220144/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20141124aaa.pdf dead yes 1 11:34 OSU Nick Vannett 6-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) OSU 7–0 1 2:42 MICH Jake Butt 12-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) Tie 7–7 2 7:34 MICH Drake Johnson 2-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 14–7 2 :07 OSU J. T. Barrett 25-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Tie 14–14 3 12:59 OSU J. T. Barrett 2-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) OSU 21–14 3 7:41 MICH Drake Johnson 4-yard run (Matt Wile kick) Tie 21–21 3 1:08 OSU Ezekiel Elliott 2-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) OSU 28–21 4 4:58 OSU Ezekiel Elliott 44-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) OSU 35–21 4 3:58 OSU Darron Lee 33-yard fumble return (Sean Nuernberger kick) OSU 42–21 4 1:15 MICH Freddy Canteen 3-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) OSU 42–28 yes To end the regular season, Michigan faced its arch-rival Ohio State in the 111th meeting of "The Game". Ohio State won the previous edition 42–41, with Michigan missing a two-point conversion attempt that would have made the score 43–42 in favor of Michigan with 32 seconds remaining in the game.Ohio State survives when Michigan's 2-point attempt fails ESPN.com November 30, 2013 September 14, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=333340130 August 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140827062348/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=333340130 live Ohio State defeated Michigan to record its third consecutive victory over the Wolverines, winning 42–28.U-M Stumbles in Second Half in 14-Point Loss at No. 7 Ohio State CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 9, 2015 November 29, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112914aab.html January 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150115085405/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112914aab.html live Ohio State opened the scoring in the first quarter with a six-yard touchdown pass from J. T. Barrett to Nick Vannett. Michigan responded with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Jake Butt and then took the lead in the second quarter via a two-yard touchdown run from Drake Johnson. Ohio State tied the game seven seconds before halftime via a 25-yard touchdown run from Barrett, which made the score 14–14 at halftime. Ohio State regained the lead in the third quarter via a two-yard touchdown run from Barrett, but Michigan responded with a four-yard touchdown run from Drake Johnson. Ohio State took the lead for good via a two-yard touchdown run from Ezekiel Elliott shortly before the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Ohio State added to its lead via a 44-yard touchdown run from Elliott and a 33-yard fumble return for a touchdown from Darron Lee. Michigan reduced Ohio State's margin of victory to 14 points via a three-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Freddy Canteen.Michigan-Ohio State Box Score ESPN January 9, 2015 November 29, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547951 January 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150106080320/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400547951 live Devin Funchess recorded a reception for the 25th straight game. Mason Cole became the first true freshman since 2009 to start all twelve games for Michigan and became the most started true freshman offensive lineman in program history. The captains for the game were Joe Bolden, Jack Miller, Jake Ryan, and Jarrod Wilson.Postgame Notes: #7 Ohio State 42, Michigan 28 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 9, 2015 November 29, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112914aaa.html January 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150115085407/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112914aaa.html live Depth chart Starters and backups against Appalachian State.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Depth Chart (Central Michigan) http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140825aaa.pdf September 1, 2014 11 September 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140912045910/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/release/release_20140825aaa.pdf dead Pro-Set 4–3 Yes No Yes Devin Gardner Shane Morris Derrick Green De'Veon Smith Justice Hayes Joe Kerridge Sione Houma Devin Funchess Amara Darboh Jehu Chesson Freddy Canteen A.J. Williams Khalid Hill Mason Cole Erik Magnuson Erik Magnuson Kyle Bosch Jack Miller Patrick Kugler Joey Burzynski Kyle Kalis Ben Braden Logan Tuley-Tillman Joe Bolden Desmond Morgan Ben Gedeon Jake Ryan Desmond Morgan Mike McCray Royce Jenkins-Stone James Ross III Allen Gant Jarrod Wilson AJ Pearson Jeremy Clark Dymonte Thomas SS Blake Countess Channing Stribling Raymon Taylor Jourdan Lewis Brennen Beyer Taco Charlton Ryan Glasgow Ondre Pipkins Willie Henry Matt Godin Frank Clark Mario Ojemudia Matt Wile Kenny Allen Will Hagerup Dennis Norfleet/Justice Hayes Jabrill Peppers Scott Sypniewski Kenny Allen 110 100 No 2015 NFL draft 2015 NFL draft Three Wolverines were drafted in the 2015 NFL Draft.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050115aaa.html 2015 NFL Draft Central May 3, 2015 May 2, 2015 CBS Interaction BigTen.org https://web.archive.org/web/20150503215622/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050115aaa.html May 3, 2015 dead Devin Gardner signed as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots.https://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12809854/devin-gardner-former-michigan-wolverines-qb-signs-new-england-patriots-wr Source: Ex-Michigan QB Devin Gardner signing with Pats to play WR May 3, 2015 May 2, 2015 ESPN Reiss, Mike May 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150505210921/http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12809854/devin-gardner-former-michigan-wolverines-qb-signs-new-england-patriots-wr live 250pt 2015 2 41 Carolina Panthers Devin Funchess WR 2014 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan from St. Louis RamsPanthersFunchessNo. 41: St. Louis → Carolina (D). St. Louis traded this selection to Carolina in exchange for Carolina's 2015 second, third and sixth round selections (57th), (89th) & (201st).https://www.nfl.com/news/2015-nfl-draft-trade-tracker-details-of-all-the-moves-0ap3000000481429 2015 NFL Draft trade tracker: Details of all the moves NFL.com May 2, 2015 May 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150504001104/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000481429/article/2015-nfl-draft-trade-tracker-details-of-all-the-moves live "R2 -" yes 2015 2 63 Seattle Seahawks Frank Clark Frank Clark (American football) DE 2014 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 2015 4 129 Green Bay Packers Jake Ryan Jake Ryan (American football) OLB 2014 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes Roster 2014 Michigan Wolverines y Devin Funchess 1 WR J y Bo Dever 3 WR RFR De'Veon Smith 4 RB SO y Justice Hayes 5 RB J Brian Cleary 6 QB SO Shane Morris 7 QB SO y Russell Bellomy 8 QB J Da'Mario Jones 10 WR RFR Alex Swieca 13 QB J Drake Harris 14 WR F Garrett Moores 15 QB RFR Jack Wangler 16 WR RFR Freddy Canteen 17 WR F Antonio Whitfield 18 RB SO Wilton Speight 19 QB F y Drake Johnson 20 RB SO Dennis Norfleet 23 RB J y Derrick Green 27 RB SO y Derrick Green (American football) Ross Douglas 29 RB RFR y Ross Douglas (American football) Ty Isaac 32 RB SO y Wyatt Shallman 33 RB RFR Joe Kerridge 36 FB J y Bobby Henderson 37 FB SO Sione Houma 39 FB J Anthony Capatina 41 WR S Dylan Esterline 42 TE S Clark Grace 46 TE SO Brad Anlauf 49 WR SO Greg Froelich 51 RB RFR Mason Cole 52 OL F y David Dawson 55 OL RFR Joey Burzynski 56 OL S Patrick Kugler 57 OL RFR Chris Bryant 58 OL J Jack Miller 60 OL J Graham Glasgow 61 OL J y Blake Bars 62 OL SO Ben Pliska 63 OL SO Kyle Bosch 65 OL SO Dan Liesman 66 OL SO Kyle Kalis 67 OL RSO y Ben Braden 71 OL SO y Logan Tuley-Tillman 72 OL RFR Chris Fox 73 OL RFR Dan Samuelson 74 OL RFR Juwann Bushell-Beatty 76 OL F y Erik Magnuson y 78 OL SO Khalid Hill 80 TE RFR Amara Darboh 82 WR J y Jaron Dukes 83 WR RFR A.J. Williams 84 TE J Maurice Ways 85 WR F Jehu Chesson 86 WR SO y Jake Butt 88 TE SO y Jonathan Keizer 89 WR J Alex Mitropoulos-Rundus 91 TE J Keith Heitzman 92 TE J Ian Bunting 94 TE F y Michael Jocz 95 TE SO Devin Gardner 98 QB S y Blake Countess 2 DB RJ y Jabrill Peppers 5 DB F y Raymon Taylor 6 DB S Henry Poggi 7 DT RFR Channing Stribling 8 DB SO y Mike McCray 9 LB RFR y Allen Gant 12 DB SO Terry Richardson 13 CB J James Ross 15 LB J Jared Wangler 19 LB F Jarrod Wilson 22 S J y Delonte Hollowell 24 DB S Dymonte Thomas 25 S SO Jourdan Lewis 26 DB SO y Brandon Watson 28 DB F y Brandon Watson (American football) Reon Dawson 30 DB RFR Nick Benda 30 LB SO Shaun Austin 32 S SO Taco Charlton y 33 DE SO Jeremy Clark 34 S SO y Jeremy Clark (defensive back) Joe Bolden 35 LB J AJ Pearson 36 DB SO Francois Montbrun 38 DB F Ben Gedeon 42 LB SO y Chris Wormley 43 DE SO y Delano Hill 44 DB SO y Joe Hewlett 46 DB FR Michael Ferns 51 LB F Jake Ryan 47 LB RS y Jake Ryan (American football) Desmond Morgan 48 LB S y Anthony Dalimonte 49 CB RFR Tom Strobel 50 DE SO Royce Jenkins-Stone 52 LB J Mario Ojemudia 53 DE J Brady Pallante 54 DT F Garrett Miller 55 DL RFR Ondre Pipkins 56 DT J y Frank Clark 57 LB S y Frank Clark (American football) Chase Winovich 58 LB F y Noah Furbush 59 LB F Michael Wroblewski 64 LB F Dan Liesman 66 LB SO Willie Henry 69 DT SO y Maurice Hurst Jr. 73 DT RFR y Bryan Mone 90 DT F y Lawrence Marshall 93 DE F Ryan Glasgow 96 DL SO y Brennen Beyer 97 DE S Matt Godin 99 DE SO Will Hagerup 40 P RS y Scott Sypniewski 43 LS RFR Matt Wile 45 PK S y Kenneth Allen 91 P SO http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/120214aab.html December 31, 2014 Brady Hoke Doug Nussmeier (Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks) Greg Mattison (Defensive coordinator / linebackers) Dan Ferrigno (Tight ends / special teams) Darrell Funk (Offensive line) Jeff Hecklinski (Wide receivers) Fred Jackson (Running backs) Curt Mallory (Safeties) Roy Manning (Cornerbacks) Mark Smith (Defensive line) Kevin Koger (Offensive graduate assistant) Michael Switzer (Offensive graduate assistant) Jerry Milling (Defensive graduate assistant) Aaron Wellman (Strength and conditioning) John Van Dam (Offensive quality control assistant)http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/120214aab.html 2014 Michigan Football Roster February 26, 2014 CBS Interactive MGoBlue December 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141231203937/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/120214aab.html live References External links Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Michigan Wolverines football