1980 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1980 Michigan Wolverines football 1901-94 Michigan Wolverines Primary Logo.png Big Ten Conference Big Ten 4 4 10–2 8–0 Bo Schembechler 12th Bill McCartney 4th Anthony Carter Andy Cannavino George Lilja Michigan Stadium Big Ten championRose Bowl champion Rose Bowl W Won 23–6 vs. Washington The 1980 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan in the 1980 Big Ten Conference football season. In their 12th season under head coach Bo Schembechler, the Wolverines compiled a 10–2 record (8–0 against conference opponents), won the Big Ten Conference championship, defeated Washington in the 1981 Rose Bowl, and outscored all opponents by a total of 322 to 129.1980 Football Team Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1980fbt.htm January 9, 2020 The Rose Bowl victory was Schembechler's first in a bowl game, following seven bowl games losses. After falling out of the rankings for four weeks, the 1980 Wolverines ended up being ranked No. 4 in both the AP and UPI polls.1980 Michigan Wolverines Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1980-schedule.html January 9, 2020 After starting the season 1–2 with losses to Notre Dame (on a last-second field goal) and South Carolina (featuring Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers), the defense gathered strength, scored three consecutive shutouts, and did not allow a touchdown in the final 22 quarters of the season. The defense was led by linebacker and co-captain Andy Cannavino and defensive linemen Mike Trgovac and Mel Owens. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback John Wangler with 1,522 passing yards, running back Butch Woolfolk with 1,042 rushing yards, and wide receiver and All-Americans Anthony Carter with 818 receiving yards and 84 points scored.1980 Michigan Wolverines Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football January 9, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1980.html Two Michigan players (Anthony Carter and center George Lilja) received first-team honors on the 1980 All-America college football team, and nine, including all five interior offensive linemen (Lilja, Ed Muransky, Bubba Paris, Kurt Becker, and John Powers), received first-team honors on the 1980 All-Big Ten Conference football team. Schedule 1980 AP Eastern September 13 w 11 Northwestern Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 17–10 100,824 September 20 l y y 14 Notre Dame 8 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry ONTV 27–29 59,075 September 27 l y 17 South Carolina Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 14–17 104,213 October 4 w y California Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ONTV 38–13 104,621 October 11 w Michigan State Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 27–23 105,263 October 18 w y Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN Little Brown Jug 37–14 56,297 October 25 w y Illinois Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ABC 45–14 105,109 November 1 w y 18 Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 35–0 52,071 November 8 w y 12 Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 24–0 69,560 November 15 w 11 Purdue 16 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ABC 26–0 105,831 November 22 w y 10 Ohio State 5 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH The Game ABC 9–3 88,827 January 1, 1981 w y y 5 Washington 16 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl NBC 23–6 104,863 Season summary Preseason The 1979 Michigan Wolverines football team compiled an 8–4 record, including a loss to unranked North Carolina in the 1979 Gator Bowl. It was the first time Michigan was not ranked in the top 10 since Bo Schembechler took over as coach in 1969.Buckeyes Must Establish Midwest Grid Supremacy Marysville Journal-Tribune (AP wire story) August 19, 1980 The 1980 season saw turnover among coach Schembechler's assistant coaches. Three assistant coaches from the 1979 team left prior to the 1980 season. In December 1979, Don Nehlen was hired as the head coach at West Virginia.WVU Recruits a Recruiter The Pittsburgh Press December 11, 1979 B5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42072038/wvu_recruits_a_recruiter/ Newspapers.com In January 1980, Dennis Brown, who coached linebackers at Michigan, left to join Nehlen's staff.U-M loses grid aid Lansing State Journal January 4, 1980 C4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42072229/um_loses_grid_aid/ Newspapers.com And in March 1980, Jack Harbaugh, Schembechler's defensive backs coach, left to become Stanford's defensive coordinator.Stanford's new coach The San Francisco Examiner March 15, 1980 33 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42071928/stanfords_new_coach/ Newspapers.com In March 1980, Michigan hired Gary Moeller to rejoin Schembechler's staff. Moeller had been a Schembechler assistant for years before serving as Illinois' head coach from 1977 to 1979. He was fired by Illinois after the 1979 season. Michigan also hired two of Moeller's assistant coaches from Illinois: Lloyd Carr and Tim Davis.Michigan hires one coach . . . Detroit Free Press March 28, 1980 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42072429/michigan_hires_one_coach/ Newspapers.com In the AP's 1980 preseason poll, Michigan was picked to finish third in the Big Ten. The AP picked Ohio State (led by Art Schlichter) as the No. 1 team in the country, and Purdue (led by Mark Herrmann) at No. 9, with Michigan ranked No. 12.Football Preview Oelwein Daily Register (AP wire story) 1980-09-02 Linebacker Andy Cannavino and center George Lilja were selected as co-captains of the 1980 team. Northwestern Week 1: Northwestern at Michigan Northwestern 0 3 0 7 Michigan 3 7 0 7 September 13 Ann Arbor, MI 100,824 yes 1 MICH Ali Haji-Sheikh 33-yard field goal MICH 3-0 2 NW Jay Anderson 35-yard field goal TIE 3-3 2 MICH Anthony Carter 17-yard pass from Rich Hewlett (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 10-3 4 NW Dave Mishler 1-yard run (Anderson kick) TIE 10-10 4 MICH Carter 2-yard pass from Hewlett (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 17-10 yes On September 13, Michigan defeated Northwestern, 17–10, before a crowd of 100,824 at Michigan Stadium. The game began in a heavy rain that turned into a downpour for most of the first half. On the first play from scrimmage, Northwestern fumbled the ball, and Mike Trgovac recovered the ball for Michigan at the Northwestern 34-yard line. Ali Haji-Sheikh kicked a 33-yard field goal to give Michigan an early lead. However, Michigan's next two drives ended with fumbles, and in the second quarter Northwestern tied the game on a 35-yard field goal by Jay Anderson.Whew! Michigan survives, 17-10 Detroit Free Press Mick McCabe September 14, 1980 1H, 6H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7311516/whew_michigan_survives_northwestern/ Newspapers.com Michigan's next drive stalled, but as Michigan punted on fourth down, Northwestern was penalized for having an extra player on the field. After the penalty, quarterback Rich Hewlett threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Carter. When the Wolverines got the ball back with 1:21 remaining the first half, coach Schembechler put John Wangler into the game in place of Hewlett. Wangler led the Wolverines 45 yards down the field to Northwestern's 35-yard line, but Haji-Sheikh missed a 52-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Northwestern mounted a seven-minute drive that was stopped only when Brian Carpenter intercepted a pass at the five-yard line. Michigan was forced to punt after three plays, and Northwestern again drove the ball down the field, this time scoring on a one-yard run by Dave Mishler. Northwestern, in the midst of a 34-game losing streak, dominated a third quarter in which Michigan ran only three plays and had the ball for two minutes and thirty seconds. As Michigan's offense stalled, Michigan fans began booing Hewlett, a sophomore who had won the starting job from John Wangler, a popular veteran who had been injured at the end of the prior season. With the game tied, 10-10, the Michigan fans began chants of "We Want Wangler."Michigan struggles to beat Wildcats Chronicle-Telegram (UPI wire story) 1980-09-14 Michigan was finally able to score after Andy Cannavino fell on a Northwestern fumble at the Wildcats' 23-yard line. Hewlett threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Carter in the left corner of the end zone, and Michigan led, 17–10. In the final three minutes of the game, Northwestern drove the ball from its own 27 to the Michigan 7, converting five times on fourth down, but Cannavino intercepted a pass on fourth down.Michigan trips Northwestern Syracuse Herald-American (UPI wire story) 1980-09-14 After the game, Hewlett said he tried not to pay attention to the chants calling for Wangler, and Bo Schembechler said, "I don't care who they call for. You know that won't dictate what I do." Notre Dame Week 2: Michigan at Notre Dame Michigan 0 14 7 6 Notre Dame 0 14 6 9 September 20 South Bend, IN 51,705 yes 2 ND Phil Carter 6-yard run (Harry Oliver kick) ND 7-0 2 ND Pete Holohan 10-yard pass from Mike Courey (Oliver kick) ND 14-0 2 MICH Lawrence Ricks 8-yard pass from John Wangler (Ali Haji-Sheikh kick) ND 14-7 2 MICH Norm Betts 10-yard pass from Wangler (Haji-Sheikh kick) TIE 14-14 3 MICH Stan Edwards 3-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 21-14 3 ND Kimm 49-yard interception return (kick failed) MICH 21-20 4 ND Carter 4-yard run (pass failed) ND 26-21 4 MICH Craig Dunaway 1-yard pass from Wangler (pass failed) MICH 27-26 4 ND Oliver 51-yard field goal ND 29-27 yes In the second week of the season, Michigan played Notre Dame in South Bend. After a scoreless first quarter, Notre Dame took a 14–0 lead in the second quarter. John Wangler replaced Rich Hewlett in the second quarter, and threw two touchdown passes in the span of 1:19 to tie the game, 14-14, at halftime.Scott Haislet Oliver's FG lifts Irish past Michigan Chronicle Telegram 1980-09-21 In the second half, Anthony Carter returned the opening kickoff 67 yards to the Notre Dame 32-yard line, and Michigan scored on a two-yard run by Stanley Edwards. Notre Dame scored a touchdown (but missed the extra point) with 1:03 left in the third quarter on a 49-yard interception return of a Wangler pass. The last three minutes of the game proved to be one of the most exciting finishes in the Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry. With 3:03 left in the game, Notre Dame scored to take a 26–21 lead (an attempted two-point conversion failed). On the next drive, Butch Woolfolk ran 36 yards on a trap play, taking the ball to the Notre Dame four-yard line with less than a minute to play. Wangler threw a pass to Woolfolk in the end zone that was tipped and caught by Michigan tight end, Craig Dunaway, to give the Wolverines a 27–26 lead with 41 seconds left.Game's Final Play: Irish Win on Field Goal Logansport Pharos-Tribune (UPI wire story) 1980-09-21 After a touchback, Notre Dame took over on its own 20-yard line with 40 seconds left. In five plays, Notre Dame moved the ball to the Michigan 41-yard line. Notre Dame's drive was aided by a controversial pass interference call against Michigan of which Coach Schembechler said after the game, "It was the key play, without it, they wouldn't have scored at all." And on the final play of the game, Notre Dame placekicker Harry Oliver kicked an improbable 51-yard field into a strong wind to give Notre Dame the 29–27 victory. Notre Dame coach Dan Devine performed the sign of the cross as Oliver's kick left his foot, and Oliver said, "This is by far the greatest moment of my life. I have to thank God and Our Lady, God had to be with me."Frank Mittler Oliver Makes Golden Dome, Devine Shine a Bit Brighter Chronicle Telegram 1980-09-21 Schembechler said after the game, "I'm proud of the way we came back. We had as much right to win as they did. But they hung in there and they had the last shot. Time just ran out." South Carolina Week 3: South Carolina at Michigan South Carolina 0 3 7 7 Michigan 0 14 0 0 September 27 Ann Arbor, MI 104,213 yes 2 SC Eddie Leopard 26-yard field goal SC 3-0 2 MICH Anthony Carter 9-yard pass from John Wangler (Ali Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 7-3 2 MICH Carter 3-yard pass from Wangler (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 14-3 3 SC George Rogers 2-yard run (Leopard kick) MICH 14-10 4 SC Johnnie Wright 1-yard run (Leopard kick) SC 17-14 yes Michigan faced South Carolina and eventual 1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers in the third week of the season. The press deemed South Carolina to be a heavy underdog going into the game. One writer noted, "Opponents like South Carolina are expected to be patsies. No trouble to beat."Scott Haislet Gamecocks no patsy, Michigan discovers Chronicle-Telegram 1980-09-28 Consistent with expectations, Michigan took a 14–3 lead into halftime on a pair of touchdown passes from John Wangler to Anthony Carter. On the first drive of the second half, Michigan drove the ball to South Carolina's 8-yard line and appeared to be poised to take a 21–3 lead. However, on first and goal, Stan Edwards fumbled the ball into the endzone, and South Carolina recovered.S. Car. 17, Mich. 14 Syracuse Herald Journal (AP wire story) 1980-09-28 South Carolina drove the ball 80 years for a touchdown to tighten the score to 14–10. On the ensuing drive, Michigan faced a fourth down with one yard to go at its own 29-yard line. Michigan faked the punt, but Stan Edwards was stopped for no gain. South Carolina responded with its second touchdown on the short field and took a 17–14 lead. After the game, Coach Schembechler blamed himself for the loss and the fake punt call. He said, "It was that a coach didn't have confidence in his defense. Hey, I've got to start realizing our defense isn't that bad. We should have punted ..." Late in the fourth quarter, Michigan had a chance to tie the game with a field goal, but opted to go for the touchdown on a pass play that was tipped off the hands of Anthony Carter. On not kicking the field goal, Schembechler said, "My players wouldn't want a tie in a non-conference game." South Carolina's offense was led by its tailback (and Heisman Trophy winner) George Rogers, who gained 142 yards on 36 carries. With the loss to South Carolina, Michigan was 1-2 and had lost 5 of its last 6 games. It was the first time Michigan had lost consecutive non-conference games since 1967. California Week 4: California at Michigan California 0 3 10 0 Michigan 7 10 0 21 October 4 Ann Arbor, MI 104,621 Cloudy yes 1 MICH Lawrence Ricks 6-yard run (Ali Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 7-0 2 MICH Haji-Sheikh 26-yard field goal MICH 10-0 2 CAL Mick Luckhurst 45-yard field goal MICH 10-3 2 MICH Stan Edwards 1-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 17-3 3 CAL Michael Buggs 25-yard pass from Rich Campbell (Luckhurst kick) MICH 17-10 3 CAL Luckhurst 43-yard field goal MICH 17-13 4 MICH Ricks 2-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 24-13 4 MICH Edwards 1-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 31-13 4 MICH Butch Woolfolk 1-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 38-13 yes On October 4, Michigan defeated California, 38–13, in front of 104,621 spectators at Michigan Stadium. The game was close for the first three quarters, as Cal's Heisman Trophy candidate, quarterback Rich Campbell, completed 22 of 34 passes (including 15 for 15 in the second half) for 249 yards. But three fourth-quarter touchdowns gave Michigan a 25-point margin of victory. Michigan gained 388 rushing yards in the game, including 184 yards by Lawrence Ricks and 127 yards by Stan Edwards. After the game, Schembechler noted that respect for Cal quarterback Campbell led Michigan to emphasize the run: "Our intention was to control the ball and keep our defense off the field. You won't see that kind of running much more this season. . . . Campbell dictated our offense. Our strategy was to keep him off the field. You're never out of the woods with Campbell."Scott Haislet Michigan finally wins as Irish roll on Chronicle-Telegram 1980-10-05 Michigan State Week 5: Michigan State at Michigan Michigan State 3 10 0 10 Michigan 10 3 7 7 October 11 Ann Arbor, MI 105,263 Larry Adderly, Jim Brandstatter ON TV Sports yes 1 MICH Ali Haji-Sheikh 25-yard field goal MICH 3-0 1 MICH Lawrence Ricks 1-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 10-0 1 MSU Morten Andersen 49-yard field goal MICH 10-3 2 MSU John Leister 7-yard run (Andersen kick) TIE 10-10 2 MICH Haji-Sheik 29-yard field goal MICH 13-10 2 MSU Andersen 57-yard field goal TIE 13-13 3 4:11 MICH Anthony Carter 4-yard pass from John Wangler (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 20-13 4 MSU Andersen 35-yard field goal MICH 20-16 4 10:45 MICH Craig Dunaway 8-yard pass from Wangler (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 27-16 4 MSU Anthony Ellis 4-yard run (Andersen kick) MICH 27-23 yes On October 11, Michigan defeated Michigan State, 27–23, before a crowd of 105,263 at Michigan Stadium. Michigan State was led by first-year head coach Muddy Waters. In the first quarter, John Wangler led Michigan on a 50-yard, 10-play drive, but the Wolverines stalled at the Michigan State seven-yard line. Michigan settled for a 25-yard field goal from Ali Haji-Sheikh. On the next play from scrimmage, Andy Cannavino tipped a John Leister pass, and Marion Body grabbed it for an interception. Michigan took over on the Spartans' 23-yard line, and Wangler threw a 22-yard completion to Anthony Carter at the one-yard line. Lawrence Ricks ran for the touchdown, and Michigan led, 10–0. In the closing minutes of the first quarter, Leister led the Spartans on a 49-yard drive ending with a 49-yard field goal by Morten Andersen. In the second quarter, Leister threw a long bomb to Ted Jones at Michigan's 22-yard line, but Cannavino forced a Spartan fumble on the next play and Michigan recovered the ball. Later in the second quarter, Leister ran seven yards on fourth down for a touchdown to tie the score at 10–10.Television replay showed that Leister's knee was down at the three-yard line, but the official credited Michigan State with the touchdown. With two minutes left in the half, Wangler passed to tight end Craig Dunaway for a 55-yard gain. When Michigan stalled, Haji-Sheikh kicked his second field goal of the game. With less than a minute left in the half, Michigan State moved the ball on two quick passes to Michigan's 40-yard line, and Morten Andersen kicked a school record 57-yard field goal. Leister passed for 160 yards in the first half. In the third quarter, Haji-Sheikh kicked a 26-yard field goal, but the officials called a personal foul for roughing the kicker. Michigan accepted the penalty for a first down at the nine-yard line, and three plays later, Wangler threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Carter in the corner of the end zone. When questioned about the call after the game, Schembechler grinned and said, "So old Bo isn't too dumb is he?" On the first play of the fourth quarter, Carl Williams intercepted a Wangler pass at the Michigan 27-yard line. Michigan's defense held, and Andersen kicked his third field goal, a 35-yarder. Michigan then drove 80 yards led by two runs totaling 49 yards from Stan Edwards. Wangler concluded the drive with an eight-yard touchdown pass to Craig Dunaway. The Spartans responded with their own 73-yard drive, Anthony Ellis scoring on a four-yard run with seven minutes to play. Later in the quarter, Michigan called a fake field goal, but Rich Hewlett was tackled for a loss. The Spartans, trailing by four points, had a final opportunity to score with less than two minutes remaining, but Cannavino intercepted a Leister pass (on a tip from Jim Herrmann) to seal the victory. Michigan out-gained Michigan State by a total of 374 yards to 334. Running back Butch Woolfolk led Michigan's backs with 136 yards on 29 carries. Edwards added 93 yards on 16 carries. Craig Dunaway caught two passes for 63 yards.U-M is Michigan champ – just barely Detroit Free Press Mick McCabe October 12, 1980 1D, 4D, 13D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41958835/um_is_michigan_champ_just_barely/ Newspapers.com A few highlights from this game were used in the 1983 film The Big Chill. Minnesota Week 6: Michigan at Minnesota Michigan 7 16 7 7 Minnesota 0 7 0 7 October 18 Minneapolis 56,297 yes 1 MICH Butch Woolfolk 27-yard run (Ali Haji-Sheikh) MICH 7-0 2 MINN Marion Barber 2-yard run (Galley kick) TIE 7-7 2 MICH Haji-Sheikh 45-yard field goal MICH 10-7 2 3:27 MICH Woolfolk 10-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 17-7 2 0:25 MICH Haji-Sheikh 29-yard field goal MICH 20-7 2 0:02 MICH Haji-Sheikh 19-yard field goal MICH 23-7 3 MICH Anthony Carter 23-yard pass from John Wangler (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 30-7 4 MINN Barber 1-yard run (Gallery kick) MICH 30-14 4 MICH Carter 5-yard pass from Wangler (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 37-14 yes On October 18, Michigan defeated Minnesota, 37–14, on homecoming day at Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis. The crowd of 56,297 was the largest at Memorial Stadium since 1973.Gophers perform homecoming slapstick Minneapolis Tribune October 19, 1980 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41968606/gophers_perform_homecoming_slapstick/ Newspapers.com Minnesota crowded the line of scrimmage to stop Michigan's run game, opening up the passing game. Quarterback John Wangler completed 16 of 22 passes for 227 yards.U-M jars Gophers for Jug, 37-14 Detroit Free Press Mick McCabe October 19, 1980 1H, 15H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7364677/um_jars_gophers_for_jug_3714/ In the first quarter, Michigan drove 80 yards on 11 plays, ending with a 27-yard touchdown run by Butch Woolfolk. The Golden Gophers tied the game early in the second quarter on a one-yard run by Marion Barber. Ali Haji-Sheikh put Michigan back in the lead with a 45-yard field goal. With less than five minutes remaining in the first half, Wangler threw an interception at Minnesota's 15-yard line. Two plays later, Barber fumbled, and Cedric Coles recovered the ball for Michigan at the five-yard line. Woolfolk followed with his second touchdown on a one-yard run. After a defensive hold, Haji-Sheikh kicked his second field goal with 25 seconds remaining in the half. Minnesota fumbled again on its next play from scrimmage, and Coles recovered at the eight-yard line. Haji-Sheikh kicked his third field goal of the quarter. Michigan scored 13 points in the last three-and-a-half minutes of the half, including two field goals in the last 30 seconds, to take a 23–7 lead at halftime. After the game, Minnesota coach Joe Salem said: "It was unbelievable. Everything in the world that you could imagine going wrong happened to us in those last few minutes of the second quarter. The roof caved in." In the second half, Wangler threw two touchdown passes to Anthony Carter—a 27-yarder in the third quarter and a five-yarder in the fourth quarter. Carter, who faced man-to man-coverage for much of the game, caught nine passes for 142 yards in the game. After the game, coach Schembechler boasted that "Anthony Carter is the best receiver I've ever had. He's dynamite." Carter added, "my eyes kind of light up when I see man-to-man coverage." Minnesota scored a fourth-quarter touchdown after Rich Hewlett turned the ball over on a fumble at Michigan's 20-yard line. Barber scored on a one-yard run. Illinois Week 7: Illinois at Michigan Illinois 7 7 0 0 Michigan 14 17 7 7 October 25 Ann Arbor, MI 105,109 Al Michaels, Ara Parseghian ABC yes 1 MICH Butch Woolfolk 1-yard run (Ali Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 7-0 1 MICH Anthony Carter 25-yard pass from John Wangler (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 14-0 1 ILL Mike Sherrod 5-yard pass from Dave Wilson (Bass kick) MICH 14-7 2 MICH Haji-Sheikh 27-yard field goal MICH 17-7 2 MICH Jerald Ingram 1-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 24-7 2 ILL Wayne Strader 2-yard run (Bass kick) MICH 24-14 2 MICH Lawrence Ricks 2-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 31-14 3 MICH Stan Edwards 4-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 38-14 4 MICH Ingram 4-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 45-14 yes Michigan defeated Illinois, 45–14, before a homecoming crowd of 105,109 in Ann Arbor. Michigan assistant coaches Gary Moeller and Lloyd Carr had been fired by Illinois after the 1979 season and were rehired by Michigan. Rumors spread before the game that coach Schembechler wanted to "make Illinois pay" for the firings.Loren Tate Wolves blast Illini Daily Herald 1980-10-26 Michigan back Stan Edwards and Lawrence Ricks rushed for 152 and 97 yards, respectively. Anthony Carter caught five passes for 121 yards and a first-half touchdown.Wolverines charge past Illini: Wangler, Carter riddle Illinois defense, 45-14 Detroit Free Press October 26, 1980 Mick McCabe 1H, 7H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7365223/wolverines_charge_past_illini_wangler/ After the game, the Michigan players presented game balls to assistant coaches Moeller and Carr. Indiana Week 8: Michigan at Indiana Michigan 21 0 7 7 Indiana 0 0 0 0 November 1 Bloomington, IN 52,071 Larry Adderly, Jim Brandstatter ON TV yes 1 MICH Lawrence Ricks 29-yard run (Ali Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 7-0 1 MICH Ricks 2-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 14-0 1 MICH Anthony Carter 34-yard pass from John Wangler (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 21-0 3 MICH Stan Edwards 16-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 28-0 4 MICH Woolfolk 64-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 35-0 yes The Michigan defense scored its first of three straight shutouts in week eight, as Michigan defeated Indiana, 35–0. Michigan running backs Butch Woolfolk and Lawrence Ricks ran for 152 and 123 yards respectively.Michigan bombs Indiana Chronicle-Telegram 1980-11-02 The game's most unusual moment came when Ricks scored two touchdowns in a span of only 28 seconds in the first quarter. Ricks ran 29 yards for a touchdown, and on the ensuing kickoff, Indiana fumbled on its own 22 yard-line. Ricks ran the ball twice, scoring on the second carry after the fumble recovery. Anthony Carter caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Wangler, and Woolfolk added a 64-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Wisconsin Week 9: Michigan at Wisconsin Michigan 0 10 7 7 Wisconsin 0 0 0 0 November 8 Madison, WI 69,560 yes 2 2:33 MICH Ali Haji-Sheikh 23-yard field goal MICH 3-0 2 0:13 MICH Anthony Carter 4-yard pass from John Wangler (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 10-0 3 4:05 MICH Butch Woolfolk 1-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 17-0 4 3:29 MICH Stan Edwards 1-yard run (Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 24-0 yes On November 8, Michigan defeated Wisconsin, 24–0, before a crowd of 69,560 at a cold and windy Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Michigan's offense struggled early, failing to make a first down in its first six possessions. Wisconsin's Tim Stracka then fumbled a punt, which was recovered by Michigan's Rich Strenger at the Badgers' 24-yard line. Ali Haji-Sheikh kicked a 23-yard field goal with 2:33 remaining in the half. After the Michigan defense held, Dave Greenwood punted for only 16 yards, and Michigan got the ball back at the Wisconsin 42-yard line. Wangler led the Wolverines quickly down the field on a 24-yard pass to Alan Mitchell, a nine-yard pass to Stan Edwards, and a Wisconsin penalty. With 13 seconds remaining in the half, Wangler threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Carter, the only catch of the day for Michigan's top receiver.Wolverines handle UW Wisconsin State Journal Tom Butler November 9, 1980 II-1 In the third quarter, Michigan drove to Wisconsin's four-yard line. On fourth-and-one, crowd noise prevented the Wolverines from hearing Wangler's signals, and Wangler repeatedly backed away from the line of scrimmage. After two official crowd warnings, the noise continued, and the Badgers were stripped of a timeout, then another timeout, then a third timeout, and were finally charged with two delay of game penalties that gave Michigan a first down and ultimately advanced the ball to the one-yard line. Wangler then quickly handed off to Woolfolk who ran for the touchdown. Wisconsin linebacker Dave Levenick expressed frustration with the fans: "When we tried to quiet them down, they just got louder. You couldn't hear anything." Stan Edwards scored a final touchdown on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter. The drive came at the end of an 80-yard, 19-play Wolverine drive. Michigan's defense held Wisconsin's quarterback, Jess Cole, to four completions on 11 passes for 43 yards.Wolverines win, 24-0; now it's title time Detroit Free Press Charlie Vincent November 9, 1980 1G, 11G https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7318561/wolverines_win_240_now_its_title/ Newspapers.com Purdue Week 10: Purdue at Michigan Purdue 0 0 0 0 Michigan 13 0 0 13 November 15 Ann Arbor, MI 12:25 p.m. 105,831 40* Al Michaels, Ara Parseghian ABC yes 1 6:13 MICH Stan Edwards 3-yard run (Ali Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 7–0 1 3:35 MICH Anthony Carter 22-yard pass from John Wangler (kick blocked) MICH 13–0 4 8:21 MICH Butch Woolfolk 2-yard run (pass failed) MICH 19–0 4 2:37 MICH Anthony Carter 20-yard pass from John Wangler (Ali Haji-Sheikh kick) MICH 26–0 yes On November 15, No. 11 Michigan defeated No. 16 Purdue by a 26–0 score on national television and before a crowd of 105,831 at Michigan Stadium. Prior to the game, Michigan, Purdue, and Ohio State were tied for first place in the Big Ten. Purdue, ranked fourth in the nation in total offense and second in passing offense,NCAA Team Statistics Detroit Free Press November 15, 1980 4D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57871866/ncaa-team-statistics/ Newspapers.com was led by senior quarterback Mark Herrmann who entered the game as the all-time NCAA career leader in pass yardage and completions. Michigan defensive coordinator Bill McCartney used six defensive backs to contain Herrmann, a formation Michigan had never employed before.6 defensive backs shut down Purdue offense: Man-for-man, McCartney ploy succeeded Detroit Free Press Mick McCabe November 16, 1980 6H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57871040/6-defensive-backs-shut-down-purdue/ Newspapers.com The shutout extended Michigan's streak to 14 quarters without allowing a point.Herrmann Bottled UP, 26-0: U-M picks Purdue apart Detroit Free Press Mick McCabe November 16, 1980 1H, 6H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57870693/herrmann-bottled-up-26-0-u-m-picks/ Newspapers.com On the game's opening possession, Purdue drove to Michigan's 21-yard line before Mel Owens sacked Herrmann for an 11-yard loss. Purdue went for it on fourth-and-sixteen, but Herrmann's pass was broken up by Marion Body.Blue bombs Boilermakers, 26-0 The Michigan Daily Alan Fanger November 16, 1980 1, 10 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754688/845 Bentley Historical Library On Michigan's opening possession, the Wolverines drove 68 yards for a touchdown. John Wangler completed passes of 19 and 23 yards to Anthony Carter, and Stan Edwards scored on a three-yard run behind a strong block of Jim Looney by Kurt Becker. Michigan held Purdue to a three-and-out on the Boilermakers' second possession, and a short punt gave Michigan the ball at the 50-yard line. Michigan drove 50 yards in 1:18, scoring on a 22-yard touchdown pass from Wangler to Carter. After Ali Haji-Sheikh's extra point kick was blocked (Haji-Sheikh's first miss of the season after converting 34 straight), Michigan took a 13–0 with 3:35 remaining in the first quarter. Purdue's third possession was another three-and-out as Herrmann was sacked by Mel Owens on third down. On its fourth possession, Purdue drove to Michigan's 14-yard line but Michigan defensive back Tony Jackson ripped a pass from the arms of Bart Burrell for an interception in the end zone. Purdue's fifth possession started at midfield after an Anthony Carter fumble, but Marion Body intercepted Herrmann at the 20-yard line. With two minutes remaining in the first half, Tony Jackson intercepted a third Herrmann pass at Michigan's 25-yard line. After converting 12 first downs in the first half, Purdue failed to convert any first downs in the second half. The Wolverines held Purdue in the second half to drives of six yards, five yards, one yard, six yards, seven yards, and minus three yards. On Purdue's final possession, Andy Cannavino intercepted a fourth Herrmann pass with 1:54 remaining. Coach Schembechler was effusive in his praise of the defense: "Unbelievable. We've never shut any body down since I've been here like we did Purdue in the second half."Scott Haislet Michigan ready for Buckeye showdown Chronicle-Telegram November 16, 1980 Michigan's offense struggled in the second and third quarters, then came back to life in the fourth quarter. After Haji-Sheikh missed a field goal early in the fourth quarter, the Wolverines drove 60 yards in eight plays for a touchdown on its next possession. The drive featured a 30-yard run by Stan Edwards, and Butch Woolfolk dove over the line from two yards out for the touchdown. Wangler's pass to Norm Betts for the two-point conversion fell incomplete. Michigan's final scoring drive went 46 yards capped by a 20-yard touchdown pass from Wangler to Carter with 2:37 remaining. Wangler completed 12 of 20 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Edwards rushed for 164 yards on 29 carries, and Carter caught eight passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns. At Ohio State Week 11: Michigan at Ohio State Michigan 0 3 6 0 Ohio State 0 3 0 0 November 22 Columbus, OH 88,827 Al Michaels, Ara Parseghian ABC yes 2 12:11 OSU Vlade Janakievski 33-yard field goal OSU 3-0 2 MICH Ali Haji-Sheikh 43-yard field goal Tied 3-3 3 MICH Anthony Carter 13-yard pass from John Wangler (kick failed) MICH 9-3 yes In the final game of the regular season, Michigan faced Ohio State in front of a record crowd of 88,827 in Columbus, Ohio.Yesterday's game brings back Snow Bowl memories Chronicle-Telegram 1980-11-23 Ohio State, which started the season ranked No. 1 in the country, had lost a non-conference game to UCLA and came into the game ranked No. 5.Jerry Rombach Bucks headed west, but to wrong game Chronicle-Telegram 1980-11-23 The Buckeyes were led by senior quarterback Art Schlichter who became the third player in Big Ten history to surpass 6,000 yards in total offense (Mark Herrmann and Rick Leach were the first to accomplish the feat). Michigan's only touchdown came late in the third quarter on a pass from John Wangler to Anthony Carter. Butch Woolfolk rushed for 142 yards. Placekicker Ali-Haji-Sheikh kicked a 43-yard field goal in the first half, though he missed a 38-yarder. However, the game was close due to Michigan mistakes, including three interceptions, two missed field goals, and an extra-point kick that hit the left upright and bounced back on the field. The errors led coach Schembechler to say, "It may not be the prettiest win and its wasn't the most explosive offensive show you've ever seen, but we won it." Ohio State had a chance to win late in the fourth quarter, as Schlichter completed a 28-yard pass to the Michigan 32-yard line with less than a minute to play. On the ensuing drive, Schlichter was penalized for intentional grounding and was sacked on the next play with 13 seconds left on the clock. The Michigan defense held Schlichter to 8-of-25 passing and extended its streak of not having allowed a touchdown to 18 quarters and 274 minutes. After the game, coach Schembechler paid tribute to his Big Ten championship team: "This was a great group in terms of never giving up. I enjoy this championship more than any of the previous ones because of the way we came back."Wolverines tame Ohio St. Daily Herald 1980-11-23 1981 Rose Bowl 1981 Rose Bowl 1980 Washington Huskies football team As the Big Ten Conference champion, Michigan advanced to the 1981 Rose Bowl game in which it defeated the Pac-10 Conference champion Washington Huskies by a score of 23–6. Coach Bo Schembechler, who had gone winless in seven prior bowl games (five Rose Bowls, an Orange Bowl, and a Gator Bowl), was the focus of much of the pre-game press coverage. Michigan center George Lilja noted before the game, "We want to win for our coach as much as for ourselves."Wolverines Want To Win Rose Bowl For Schembechler The New Mexican (AP wire story) 1980-12-26 Michigan scored on a six-yard touchdown run by Butch Woolfolk to take a 7–6 lead at halftime. Michigan drove the ball 83 yards to start the second half, scoring on a 25-yard field goal by Ali Haji-Sheikh.Michigan's Bowl Game History: 1981 Rose Bowl Univ. of Michigan https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/bowls/1981rose.htm 17 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081231184750/http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/bowls/1981rose.htm 31 December 2008 live In the third quarter, Wangler completed a seven-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Carter, and added another touchdown in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run by Stan Edwards. After the game, Michigan players carried Schembechler off the field on their shoulders as the coach held his arms above his head in victory.Bo Breaks Jinx The New Mexican (AP wire photo) 1981-01-02 In the post-game press conference, Schembechler said, "I stood here five times before a loser. Now I'm smoking a cigar and smiling. ... Right now, I'm on top of the world. I feel great about everything."Michigan Finally Wins A Rose Bowl Contest Logansport Pharos-Tribune (AP wire story) 1981-01-02 Michigan finished the season ranked No. 4 in both the AP and UPI polls. Award season Two Michigan players were selected as first or second-team players on the 1980 All-America college football team: Wide receiver Anthony Carter received first-team honors from the Associated Press and The Sporting News, and second-team honors from the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA). Center George Lilja received first-team honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation, and second-team honors from the United Press International and NEA, and third-team honors from the Associated Press. Defensive tackle Mike Trgovac received second-team honors from the Associated Press. Linebacker Andy Cannavino received second-team honors from the Associated Press. Nine Michigan players, including all five interior offensive linemen, were selected by the Associated Press and/or United Press International (coaches) as first-team players on the 1980 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Anthony Carter at wide receiver/split end (AP-1, UPI-1), George Lilja at center (AP-1, UPI-1), Mike Trgovac at defensive line (AP-1, UPI-1), Andy Cannavino at linebacker (AP-1, UPI-1), Ed Muransky at offensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1), Bubba Paris at offensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1), Mel Owens at defensive line (AP-2, UPI-1), Kurt Becker at offensive guard (AP-1, UPI-2), and John Powers at offensive guard (AP-2, UPI-1). Three others received second-team honors: Stan Edwards at running back (AP-2, UPI-2), Keith Bostic at defensive back (UPI-2), and Tony Jackson at defensive back (UPI-2).All-Big Ten first-team abounds with Wolverines The Michigan Daily December 2, 1980 10 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754688/946 Bentley Historical LibraryCarter, seven others earn first team All-Big Ten honors The Michigan Daily November 25, 1980 8 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754688/926 Bentley Historical Library Team awards were presented as follows: Most Valuable Player: Anthony Carter Meyer Morton Award: George Lilja John Maulbetsch Award: Keith Bostic Personnel Full roster 1980 Michigan Wolverines f 65 Sr Kurt Becker G y 82 Jr Norm Betts TE 8 Sr Jim Breaugh QB 25 Jr Fred Brockington WR 1 So Anthony Carter Anthony Carter (American football) WR y 83 So Milt Carthens TE y 85 Sr Chuck Christian TE 64 Fr Jerry Diorio G y 60 Fr Tom Dixon Tom Dixon (American football) G y 88 So Craig Dunaway TE y 32 Sr Stanley Edwards RB y 51 Jr Jeff Felten C 39 So Kenneth Gear WR 2 So Rich Hewlett QB 35 So Jerald Ingram FB y 59 Sr George Lilja C y 30 Sr Alan Mitchell WR 72 Jr Ed Muransky T y 78 Sr Tony Osbun T 76 Jr Bubba Paris T y 67 Sr John Powers G 46 So Lawrence Ricks TB y 23 Fr Kerry Smith TB 16 Fr Steve Smith Steve Smith (quarterback) QB y 68 Jr Rich Strenger T y Fr Larry Sweeney C 66 Jr Tom Wandersleben G 5 Sr John Wangler QB y 24 Jr Butch Woolfolk TB y 12 Sr Brad Bates DB 3 Jr Marion Body DB y 40 Fr Mike Boren LB y 13 So Keith Bostic Keith Bostic (American football) FS y 15 So Jerry Burgei DB 41 Sr Andy Cannavino LB y 9 Jr Brian Carpenter Brian Carpenter (American football) CB y 63 So Winfred Carraway MG 10 So Jeff Cohen DB 92 Jr Cedric Coles DT 21 Fr Evan Cooper DB y 29 Sr Gerald Diggs DB 50 So Paul Girgash LB y 48 Fr Thomas Hassel DB 94 So Jim Herrmann LB y 76 Fr Stefan Humphries DL y 37 Jr Tony Jackson FS 81 Sr Oliver Johnson LB 97 Jr Tony Kelsie MG 57 Sr Kelly Keough DT 93 Jr Mike Lemirande LB 44 So John Lott DB 52 Sr Fred Motley MG 96 Sr Dave Nicolau DT 53 Sr Mel Owens LB y 43 Jr Jeff Reeves SS 89 Fr Carlton Rose LB y 79 Fr Jeff Shaw MG 99 Jr Robert Tompson Robert Thompson (American football) LB y 77 Sr Mike Trgovac MG y 28 Fr Don Bracken P y 6 So Ali Haji-Sheikh K y https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/rosters/search.php?data=football&year_option=equals&year=1980&sortby=lastname%2C+firstname%2C+year&find=FIND *Bo Schembechler Offensive letter winners Kurt Becker, offensive guard, senior, Aurora, Illinois - started all 12 games at right offensive guard Norm Betts, tight end, junior, Midland, Michigan - started 11 games at tight end Jim Breaugh, quarterback, senior, West Bloomfield, Michigan Fred Brockington, wide receiver, junior, Detroit, Michigan Anthony Carter, wide receiver, sophomore, Riviera Beach, Florida - started all 12 games at wide receiver Chuck Christian, tight end, senior, Detroit, Michigan - started 1 game at tight end Jerry Diorio, offensive guard, freshman, Youngstown, Ohio Tom Dixon, offensive guard, freshman, Fort Wayne, Indiana - started 1 game at left offensive guard Craig Dunaway, tight end, sophomore, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Stanley Edwards, tailback, senior, Detroit, Michigan - started all 12 games at fullback Jeff Felten, center, junior, Centerville, Ohio Kenneth A. Gear, wide receiver, sophomore, Madison, Wisconsin- backed up both position at wide receiver Rich Hewlett, quarterback, sophomore, Plymouth, Michigan - started 1 game at quarterback Jerald Ingram, fullback, sophomore, Beaver, Pennsylvania George Lilja, center, senior, Palos Park, Illinois - started all 12 games at center Alan Mitchell, wide receiver, senior, Detroit, Michigan - started all 12 games at split end Ed Muransky, offensive tackle, junior, Youngstown, Ohio - started all 12 games at right offensive tackle Tony Osbun, offensive tackle, senior, Kenton, Ohio Bubba Paris, offensive tackle, junior, Louisville, Kentucky - started all 12 games at left offensive tackle John J. Powers, offensive guard, senior, Oak Park, Illinois - started 11 games at left offensive guard Lawrence Ricks, tailback, sophomore, Barberton, Ohio - started 6 games at tailback Kerry Smith, tailback, freshman, Grand Rapids, Michigan Steve Smith, quarterback, freshman, Grand Blanc, Michigan Rich Strenger, offensive tackle, junior, Grafton, Wisconsin Larry Sweeney, center, freshman, Alma, Michigan Tom Wandersleben, offensive guard, junior, Euclid, Ohio John Wangler, quarterback, senior, Royal Oak, Michigan - started 10 games at quarterback Butch Woolfolk, tailback, junior, Westfield, New Jersey - started 6 games at tailback Defensive letter winners Brad Bates, defensive back, senior, Port Huron, Michigan Marion Body, defensive back, junior, Detroit, Michigan - started all 12 games (11 at strong-side cornerback, 1 at weak-side cornerback) Mike Boren, linebacker, freshman, Columbus, Ohio Keith Bostic, defensive back, sophomore, Ann Arbor, Michigan - started 8 games at strong safety, 2 games at free safety Jerry Burgei, defensive back, sophomore, Ottawa, Ohio Andy Cannavino, inside linebacker, senior, Cleveland, Ohio - started 11 games at inside linebacker Brian Carpenter, defensive back, junior, Flint, Michigan - started 11 games at weak-side cornerback Winfred Carraway, middle guard, sophomore, Detroit, Michigan - started 5 games at defensive tackle, 1 game at middle guard Milt Carthens, tight end, sophomore, Pontiac, Michigan Jeff Cohen, defensive back, sophomore, Farmington Hills, Michigan - started 2 games at strong safety Cedric Coles, defensive tackle, junior, Detroit, Michigan - started 4 games at defensive tackle Evan Cooper, defensive back, freshman, Miami, Florida Gerald Diggs, defensive back, senior, Chicago, Illinois - started 1 game at strong-side cornerback Paul Girgash, linebacker, sophomore, Lakewood, Ohio - started all 12 games at inside linebacker Thomas J. Hassel, defensive back, freshman, Cincinnati, Ohio Jim Herrmann, inside linebacker, sophomore, Dearborn Heights, Michigan - started 1 game at inside linebacker Stefan Humphries, defensive line, freshman, Broward, Florida Tony Jackson, defensive back, junior, Cleveland, Ohio - started 10 games at free safety Oliver Johnson, offensive linebacker, senior, Detroit, Michigan Tony Kelsie, middle guard, junior, Dover, Delaware - started 3 games at middle guard Kelly Keough, defensive tackle, senior, Merrillville, Indiana Mike Lemirande, outside linebacker, junior, Grafton, Wisconsin - started 1 game at outside linebacker John Lott, defensive back, sophomore, Masury, Ohio Fred Motley, middle guard, senior, Dayton, Ohio Dave Nicolau, defensive tackle, senior, Elk Grove Village, Illinois - started 3 games at defensive tackle Mel Owens, outside linebacker, senior, DeKalb, Illinois - started 11 games at outside linebacker Jeff Reeves, defensive back, junior, Columbus, Ohio - started 2 games at strong safety Carlton Rose, linebacker, freshman, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Jeff R. Shaw, middle guard, freshman, Matawan, New Jersey - started 8 games at middle guard, 1 game at defensive tackle Robert Thompson, outside linebacker, junior, Blue Island, Illinois - started all 12 games at outside linebacker Mike Trgovac, middle guard, senior, Austintown, Ohio - started 11 games at defensive tackle Kickers Don Bracken, punter, freshman, Thermopolis, Wyoming Ali Haji-Sheikh, place-kicker, sophomore, Arlington, Texas Professional football Twenty-five (25) members of the 1980 Michigan football team went on to play professional football. They are: Kurt Becker (Chicago Bears, 1982–88, 1990, Los Angeles Rams, 1989), Marion Body (Michigan Panthers, 1983), Keith Bostic (Houston Oilers, 1983–88, Cleveland Browns, 1990), Don Bracken (Green Bay Packers, 1985–90, Los Angeles Rams, 1992–93), Andy Cannavino (Michigan Panthers, 1983, Chicago Blitz, 1984), Brian Carpenter (New York Giants, 1982, Washington Redskins, 1983–84, Buffalo Bills, 1984), Anthony Carter (Michigan Panthers, 1983–84, Oakland Invaders, 1985, Minnesota Vikings, 1985–93, Detroit Lions, 1994–95), Milt Carthens (Indianapolis Colts, 1987), Evan Cooper (Philadelphia Eagles, 1984–87, Atlanta Falcons, 1988–89), Jerry Diorio (Detroit Lions, 1987), Tom Dixon (Michigan Panthers, 1984), Craig Dunaway (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1983), Stanley Edwards (Houston Oilers, 1982–86, Detroit Lions, 1987), Paul Girgash (Michigan Panthers, 1984), Ali Haji-Sheikh (New York Giants, 1983–85, Atlanta Falcons, 1986, Washington Redskins, 1987), Stefan Humphries (Chicago Bears, 1984–86, Denver Broncos, 1987–88), George Lilja (Los Angeles Rams, 1982, New York Jets, 1983–84, Cleveland Browns, 1984–86, Dallas Cowboys, 1987), Ed Muransky (Los Angeles Raiders, 1982–84, Orlando Renegades, 1985), Mel Owens (Los Angeles Rams, 1981–89), Bubba Paris (San Francisco 49ers, 1983–90, Indianapolis Colts, 1991, Detroit Lions 1991), Lawrence Ricks (Kansas City Chiefs, 1983–84), Carlton Rose (Washington Redskins, 1987), Rich Strenger (Detroit Lions, 1983–87), Robert Thompson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1983–84, Detroit Lions, 1987), and Butch Woolfolk (New York Giants, 1982–84, Houston Oilers, 1985–86, Detroit Lions, 1987–88). Coaching staff Head coach - Bo Schembechler Assistant coaches Bill McCartney - defensive coordinator Lloyd Carr - defensive backfield coach Milan Vooletich - linebackers coach Jerry Meter - defensive line coach Tim Davis - defensive line coach Ron Vanderlinden - assistant defensive line coach Gary Moeller - quarterbacks coachNew grid coaches named The Michigan Daily March 28, 1980 11 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754654/693 Bentley Historical Library Jerry Hanlon - offensive line coach Paul Schudel - offensive line coach Les Miles - offensive line coach Tirrel Burton - offensive backfield coach Bob Thornbladh - wide receivers coach Michigan's assistant coaches in 1980 included six individuals who went on to success as head coaches—Miles (who won the 2007 national championship with LSU), Carr (who won the 1997 national championship with Michigan), McCartney (who led Colorado to a national title in 1990), Vanderlinden (head coach at Maryland for four years), Moeller (who led Michigan to three Big Ten championships and a No. 5 ranking in 1992), and Schudel (head coach at Ball State from 1985 to 1994). Statistics Offensive statistics Rushing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Att Net Yards Yds/Att TD Long Butch Woolfolk 196 1042 5.3 8 64 Stanley Edwards 192 901 4.7 8 42 Lawrence Ricks 167 850 5.1 6 29 Jerald Ingram 33 145 4.4 2 26 Rich Hewlett 21 73 3.5 0 17 Anthony Carter 10 68 6.8 0 21 Kerry Smith 8 46 5.8 0 16 Tom Hassel 6 17 2.8 0 9 Steve Smith 9 8 0.9 0 9 Passing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Att Comp Int Comp % Yds Yds/Comp TD Long John Wangler 212 117 9 55.2 1522 13.0 16 55 Rich Hewlett 17 7 0 41.2 118 16.9 2 25 Steve Smith 6 3 0 50.0 44 14.7 0 24 Receiving 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Recp Yds Yds/Recp TD Long Anthony Carter 51 818 16.0 14 44 Alan Mitchell 13 215 16.5 0 26 Norm Betts 17 161 9.5 1 17 Craig Dunaway 9 135 15.0 2 55 Stanley Edwards 9 93 10.3 0 17 Butch Woolfolk 10 68 6.8 0 12 Kenney Gear 3 60 20.0 0 25 Lawrence Ricks 8 56 7.0 1 13 Fred Brockington 2 31 15.5 0 16 Jerald Ingram 3 23 7.7 0 13 Chuck Christian 1 10 10.0 0 10 Milt Carthens 1 4 4.0 0 4 Defensive statistics Tackles, assists and interceptions 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Tackles Assists Total Interceptions Andy Cannavino 8147128 4 Mel Owens 52 37 89 1 Paul Girgash 53 28 81 0 Robert Thompson 51 28 79 1 Mike Trgovac 36 27 63 0 Marion Body 41 16 57 5 Keith Bostic 38 14 52 2 Tony Jackson 28 14 42 2 Winfred Carraway 23 12 35 0 Jeff Reeves 26 6 32 0 Brian Carpenter 25 7 32 5 Cedric Coles 18 13 31 0 Jim Herrmann 19 11 30 0 Special teams statistics Kickoff returns 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Returns Yds Yds/Rtrn TD Long Anthony Carter 15 427 28.5 0 67 Tom Hassel 1 12 12.0 0 12 Kenney Gear 1 12 12.0 0 12 Stanley Edwards 1 12 12.0 0 12 Jerald Ingram 1 12 12.0 0 12 Brian Carpenter 1 9 9.0 0 9 Punt returns 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Returns Yds Yds/Rtrn TD Long Anthony Carter 24 165 6.9 0 21 Brian Carpenter 3 14 4.7 0 9 Tony Jackson 1 13 13.0 0 13 See also 1980 in Michigan References External links 1980 Football Team -- Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan Athletics History Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Category:Big Ten Conference football champion seasons Category:Rose Bowl champion seasons Michigan Wolverines football