1998 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1998 Michigan Wolverines football Michigan Wolverines Logo.svg Big Ten Conference Big Ten 12 12 10–3 7–1 Lloyd Carr 4th Mike DeBord 2nd Multiple Jim Herrmann 2nd Multiple Tai Streets Juaquin Feazell Jon Jansen Michigan Stadium Big Ten co-championFlorida Citrus Bowl champion Florida Citrus Bowl W Won 45–31 vs. Arkansas The 1998 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1998 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth year under head coach Lloyd Carr, the Wolverines compiled a 10–3 record (7–1 against conference opponents), finished in a three-way tie for the Big Ten championship, and were ranked No. 12 in the final Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN coaches' polls. They outscored opponents by a total of 359 to 235, ranking 42nd nationally in scoring offense (27.6 points per game) and 14th in scoring defense (18.1 points per game). After the 1997 team won a share of the national championship, the 1998 team opened its season ranked No. 5, but lost two consecutive games (Notre Dame and Syracuse) at the start of the season. The team then won eight consecutive games before losing its rivalry game against Ohio State. The season ended with a victory over No. 11 Arkansas in the 1999 Florida Citrus Bowl. Quarterback Tom Brady completed 200 of 323 passes for 2,427 yards with 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The team's rushing offense was led by Anthony Thomas and Clarence Williams with 761 and 568 yards, respectively. Tai Streets was selected as the team's most valuable player and led the team's receivers with 60 receptions for 906 yards and 11 touchdowns. Jay Feely was the team's leading scorer with 82 points on 34 extra points and 16 field goals.1998 Michigan Wolverines Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 20, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1998.html Offensive tackle and team co-captain Jon Jansen was the only Michigan player to be recognized as a first-team All-American. The team played its home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Schedule 1998 AP Eastern September 5 2:30 p.m. l y y 5 Notre Dame 22 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry NBC 20–36 80,012 September 12 3:30 p.m. l y 13 Syracuse 19 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ABC 28–38 111,012 September 19 12:00 p.m. w y Eastern Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ESPN Plus 59–20 110,438 September 26 12:00 p.m. w Michigan State Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ABC 29–17 111,238 October 3 3:30 p.m. w y 25 Iowa Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA ABC 12–9 70,397 October 17 7:00 p.m. w y Northwestern Ryan Field Evanston, IL rivalry ESPN 12–6 47,129 October 24 12:00 p.m. w y Indiana Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ESPN 21–10 110,863 Chengelis Angelique S. U-M stops option, Indiana for 5th straight https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110948532/detroit-free-press/ October 8, 2022 The Detroit News October 25, 1998 1D Newspapers.com October 31 12:00 p.m. w y 22 Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN Little Brown Jug ESPN 15–10 41,310 November 7 12:00 p.m. w 22 Penn State 9 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ABC 27–0 111,019 November 14 12:00 p.m. w 15 Wisconsin 8 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ESPN 27–10 111,217 November 21 12:00 p.m. l y 11 Ohio State 7 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH The Game ABC 16–31 94,339 November 28 9:30 p.m. w y y 15 Hawaii Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI ESPN2 48–17 34,193 January 1, 1999 1:00 p.m. w y y 15 Arkansas 11 Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL Florida Citrus Bowl ABC 45–31 63,584 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-michigan-strikes-late/157275134/ The Miami Herald Michigan strikes late, tops Arkansas January 2, 1999 October 16, 2024 Newspapers.com Game summaries At Notre Dame Michigan Wolverines 2; text-align:center collapsed #5 Michigan Wolverines (0–0) at #22 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) September 3:30 p.m. EDT Michigan 3 10 0 7 Notre Dame 3 3 17 13 Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana 80,012 Sunny, 83 F C NBC Box Score, Box Score left Michigan Wolverines Michigan Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame Tom Brady 23/36, 267 Yds Clarence Williams 13 Rush, 114 Yds Marcus Knight 5 Rec, 126 Yds Jarious Jackson 4/10, 96 Yds, 2 TD, INT Autry Denson 24 Rush, 162 Yds, 2 TD Raki Nelson 2 Rec, 68 Yds, TD UM ND collapsed 1 9:37 Michigan 57 FG 36 Kraig Baker 3 0 1 7:30 Notre Dame 5 57 FG 32 Jim Sanson 3 3 2 11:36 Michigan 7 54 2:28 FG 21 Jay Feely 6 3 2 3:08 Notre Dame 11 50 4:29 FG 27 Jim Sanson 6 6 2 0:23 Michigan 12 72 2:45 RushTD Tom Brady 1 good Jay Feely run/pass good/failed/incomplete 13 6 3 11:34 Notre Dame 10 62 3:26 FG 32 Jim Sanson 13 9 3 7:40 Notre Dame 7 34 3:43 RecTD Dan O'Leary Jarious Jackson 4 good Jim Sanson run/pass good/failed/incomplete 13 16 3 5:02 Notre Dame 1 35 RecTD Raki Nelson Jarious Jackson 35 good Jim Sanson run/pass good/failed/incomplete 13 23 4 13:23 Notre Dame 9 52 4:05 RushTD Autry Denson 3 good Jim Sanson run/pass good/failed/incomplete 13 30 4 4:09 Notre Dame RushTD Autry Denson 1 no good Jim Sanson run/pass good/failed/incomplete 13 36 4 2:09 Michigan 80 RecTD Jerame Tuman Drew Henson 8 good Jay Feely run/pass good/failed/incomplete 20 36 20 36 Syracuse Michigan Wolverines 2; text-align:center collapsed #19 Syracuse Orangemen (0–1) at #13 Michigan Wolverines (0–1) September 12, 1988 3:30 p.m. Syracuse 17 7 14 0 Michigan 0 7 0 21 Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan 111,012 Mostly sunny, high 80s ABC Box Score left Syracuse Orange Syracuse Michigan Wolverines Michigan Donovan McNabb 21/27, 233 Yds, 3 TD Donovan McNabb 19 Rush, 60 Yds, TD Kevin Johnson 6 Rec, 78 Yds, TD Tom Brady 13/24, 104 Yds, TD, INT Walter Cross 10 Rush, 104 Yds, 2 TD Tai Streets 5 Rec, 53 Yds, TD SYR UM collapsed 1 10:04 Syracuse 11 78 4:56 RushTD Kevin Johnson 6 good Nathan Trout run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 0 1 8:28 Syracuse 3 31 0:45 RecTD Rob Konrad Donovan McNabb 26 good Nathan Trout run/pass good/failed/incomplete 14 0 1 5:19 Syracuse 6 44 1:36 FG 33 Nathan Trout 17 0 2 5:36 Syracuse 14 86 7:06 RushTD Donovan McNabb 17 good Nathan Trout run/pass good/failed/incomplete 24 0 2 0:46 Michigan 5 39 0:28 RecTD Tai Streets Tom Brady 4 good Jay Feely run/pass good/failed/incomplete 24 7 3 5:27 Syracuse 11 59 4:38 RecTD Kevin Johnson Donovan McNabb 9 good Nathan Trout run/pass good/failed/incomplete 31 7 3 1:47 Syracuse 5 52 2:10 RecTD Rob Konrad Donovan McNabb 9 good Nathan Trout run/pass good/failed/incomplete 38 7 4 6:56 Michigan 6 78 2:46 RushTD Walter Cross 1 good Jay Feely run/pass good/failed/incomplete 38 14 4 0:55 Michigan 5 50 0:36 RushTD Walter Cross 5 good Jay Feely run/pass good/failed/incomplete 38 21 4 0:03 Michigan 9 48 0:52 RecTD Marcus Knight Drew Henson 16 good Jay Feely run/pass good/failed/incomplete 38 28 38 28 Eastern Michigan 1998 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team Eastern Michigan at Michigan Eastern Michigan Michigan 6 0 7 7 17 7 14 21 September 19 Michigan Stadium EDT 110,438 Wayne Larrivee, Randy Wright, Jim Barbar ESPN Plus yes 1 13:59 MICH Anthony Thomas 2-yard run (Jay Feely kick) MICH 7–0 1 9:06 MICH Thomas 2-yard run (Feely kick) MICH 14–0 1 4:02 MICH Feely 24-yard field goal MICH 17–0 1 2:44 EMU Ethan Vannoy 1-yard run (Ventura kick blocked by James Hall) MICH 17–6 2 11: MICH William Peterson 51-yard interception return (Feely kick) MICH 24–6 3 13:11 EMU Jermaine Sheffield 37-yard pass from Walt Church (Justin Ventura kick) MICH 24–13 3 5:59 MICH Anthony Thomas (4-yard run (Feely kick) MICH 31–13 3 2:43 MICH David Terrell 13-yard pass from Tom Brady (Feely kick) MICH 38–13 4 11:59 MICH Terrell 32-yard pass from Drew Henson (Feely kick) MICH 45–13 4 11:05 MICH Anthony Jordan 32-yard interception return (Feely kick) MICH 52–13 4 6:10 EMU Vannoy 4-yard pass from Church (Ventura kick) MICH 52–20 4 1:41 MICH Justin Fargas 1-yard run (Hayden Epstein kick) MICH 59–20 yesScoring summary The Detroit News September 20, 1999 11D https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-um-emu/126819074/ Newspapers.com On September 19, Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan, 59–20, before a crowd of 110,438 at Michigan Stadium. On Michigan's first possession, Michigan drove 70 yards for a touchdown on four plays - all runs by Anthony Thomas, including runs of 36 and 26 yards. Michigan drove 39 yards on its second possession, scoring on a two-yard touchdown run by Thomas. On their third possession, the Wolverines were held to a 24-yard field goal by Jay Feely. Late in the first quarter, Eastern Michigan struck back with a 71-yard pass from Walt Church to Brandon Campbell to the one-yard line; Eastern then scored on a one-yard run by Ethan Vannoy. It was the first time Eastern Michigan had scored against a Michigan football team.U-M breathes big sigh: Thomas carries Wolverines to first victory of the season The Detroit News Angelique S. Chengelis September 20, 1998 1D, 11DEagles Grounded: Michigan runs over Eastern for first victory The Michigan Daily Jim Rose September 21, 1998 1B, 6B https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071755008/283 Bentley Historical Library On the opening drive of the second quarter, William Peterson intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 51 yards for a touchdown. Peterson's interception return resulted in the only points scored in the second quarter. Michigan led, 24–6, at halftime. Early in the third quarter, Michigan's James Whitley fumbled a punt return, and Ken Philpot of Eastern Michigan recovered the loose ball at Michigan's 37-yard line. On the next play from scrimmage, Church completed a 37-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Sheffield with Whitley covering. After the Sheffield touchdown, Tom Brady led Michigan on an 80-yard, 16-play drive that consumed seven minutes and 12 seconds. The drive ended with a four-yard touchdown run by Thomas. On its next possession, Michigan again drove downfield for 62 yards, starting with a 34-yard pass from Brady to Marcus Knight and ending with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Brady to David Terrell (Terrell's first college touchdown). Michigan led, 38–13, at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, freshman Drew Henson entered the game at quarterback on a four-play, 39-yard drive ending with a 32-yard touchdown pass from freshman Henson to freshman Terrell. Less than a minute later, Anthony Jordan intercepted a pass from Church and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown, giving Michigan a 52–13 lead. Eastern Michigan responded with a 12-play, 80-yard drive ending with a four-yard touchdown pass from church to Ethan Vannoy. Henson then led Michigan on a 61-yard drive ending with a one-yard touchdown run by freshman running back Justin Fargas. Eastern Michigan tallied 424 yards of total offense, surpassing Michigan's 418 yards. Eastern Michigan quarterback Church completed 24 of 32 passes for 343 yards, though he was intercepted four times. True freshman receiver David Terrell had four receptions for 65 yards and two touchdowns. Michigan captain and safety Marcus Ray was suspended indefinitely from the team prior to the game after notification from the NCAA of a tip that Ray allegedly had unpermitted contact with a sports agent during the summer.Defense takes another hit: U-M's Ray suspended; contact with agent alleged Detroit Free Press Nicholas J. Cotsonika September 18, 1998 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-defense-takes-another/126823826/ Newspapers.com left Eastern Michigan Eagles EMU Michigan Wolverines UM y 19 78–424 33–81 343 32-45-4 34:01 24 66–418 41–237 181 17–25–1 25:59 right Eastern Michigan Eagles EMU Michigan Wolverines Michigan y Walt Church 24/32, 343 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT Ethan Vannoy 13 carries, 42 yards, 1 TD Jermaine Sheffield 5 receptions, 111 yards, 1 TD Tom Brady 14/19, 128 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT Anthony Thomas 15 carries, 117 yards, 3 TD David Terrell 4 receptions, 65 yards, 2 TD Michigan State 1998 Iowa Hawkeyes football team Michigan State at Michigan Michigan State Michigan 10 7 0 0 10 10 3 6 September 26 Michigan Stadium 12:00 p.m. 111,238 ABC yes 1 13:20 MSU Paul Edinger 43-yard field goal MSU 3–0 1 10:01 MICH Jay Feely 51-yard field goal TIE 3–3 1 5:44 MSU Plaxico Burress 12-yard pass from Bill Burke (Edinger kick) MSU 10–3 1 2:36 MICH Anthony Thomas 69-yard run (Feely kick) TIE 10–10 2 6:58 MICH Tai Streets 5-yard pass from Tom Brady(Feely kick) MICH 17–10 2 4:32 MICH Feely 45-yard field goal MICH 20–10 2 0:48 MSU Burke 1-yard run (Edinger kick) MICH 20–17 3 9:11 MICH Feely 38-yard field goal MICH 23–17 4 10:55 MICH Brady 1-yard run (pass failed) MICH 29–17 yesMichigan State Report The Detroit News September 27, 1998 12D https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-michigan-state-report/126989510/ Newspapers.com At Iowa 1998 Iowa Hawkeyes football team Michigan at Iowa No. 25 Michigan Iowa 7 0 0 5 0 9 0 0 October 4 Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA 3:30 p.m. 70,397 ABC yes 1 8:40 MICH Tai Streets 14-yard pass from Tom Brady (Jay Feely kick) MICH 7–0 2 12:29 IOWA Tim Douglas 49-yard field goal MICH 7–3 2 6:47 IOWA Zach Bromert 29-yard field goal MICH 7–6 2 0:15 IOWA Bromert 28-yard field goal IOWA 9–7 4 8:19 MICH Feely 22-yard field goal MICH 10–9 4 0:39 MICH Anthony Jordan tackle of Kalhil Hill on punt return for safety MICH 12–9 yesSummary The Detroit News October 4, 1998 3E https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-summary/126987648/ Newspapers.com At Northwestern 1998 Northwestern Wildcats football team Michigan at Northwestern Michigan Northwestern 0 7 0 5 3 3 0 0 October 18 Ryan Field 7:00 p.m. 47,129 ESPN yes 1 3:57 NW Brian Gowins 29-yard field goal NW 3–0 2 0:59 NW Gowins 40-yard field goal NW 6–0 2 0:35 MICH Tai Streets 30-yard pass from Tom Brady (Jay Feely kick) MICH 7–6 4 9:13 MICH Feely 32-yard field goal MICH 10–6 4 4:12 MICH Northwestern snaps ball out of endzone for safety MICH 12–6 yesSummary The Detroit News October 18, 1998 6D https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-summary/126983892/ Newspapers.com Indiana 1998 Indiana Hoosiers football team Indiana at Michigan Indiana Michigan 7 0 3 0 0 7 7 7 October 25 Michigan Stadium Eastern 12:00 p.m. 110,863 ESPN yes 1 10:07 IND Chris Gall (Andy Payne kick) IND 7–0 2 1:15 MICH Anthony Thomas 2-yard run (Jay Feely kick) TIE 7–7 3 8:16 MICH Tai Streets 51-yard pass from Tom Brady (Feely kick) MICH 14–7 3 5:11 MICH Payne 31-yard field goal MICH 14–10 4 10:15 MICH Streets 4-yard pass from Brady (Feely kick) MICH 21–10 yesSummary The Detroit News October 25, 1998 8D https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-summary/126984607/ Newspapers.com At Minnesota 1998 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team Michigan at Minnesota No. 22 Michigan Minnesota 7 3 0 5 10 0 0 0 October 31 Metrodome, Minneapolis 12:00 p.m. 41,310 ESPN yes 1 9:07 MINN Adam Bailey 28-yard field goal MINN 3–0 1 8:46 MICH Tai Streets 76-yard pass from Tom Brady (Jay Feely kick) MICH 7–3 1 0:19 MINN Travis Graham recoveres fumbled snap on U-M punt in end zone (Bailey kick) MINN 10–7 2 5:14 MICH Feely 18-yard field goal TIE 10–10 4 10:42 MICH James Hall sack of Cockerham for safety MICH 12–10 4 6:36 MICH Feely 42-yard field goal` MICH 15–6 yesSummary The Detroit News November 1, 1998 5C https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-game-report/126988599/ Newspapers.com Penn State 1998 Penn State Nittany Lions football team Penn State at Michigan No. 9 Penn State No. 22 Michigan 0 0 0 0 10 7 3 7 November 7 Michigan Stadium Eastern 12:00 p.m. 111,019 ABC Sports Keith Jackson, Bob Griese yes 1 10:34 MICH Aaron Shea 26-yard pass from Tom Brady (Jay Feely kick) MICH 7–0 1 8:44 MICH Feely 18-yard field goal MICH 10–0 2 0:50 MICH Tai Streets 7-yard pass from Brady (Feely kick) MICH 17–0 3 8:15 MICH Feely 49-yard field goal MICH 20–0 4 3:03 MICH Anthony Thomas 1-yard run (Feely kick) MICH 27–0 yesSummary The Detroit News September 8, 1998 6C https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press/126876100/ Newspapers.com On November 7, Michigan, ranked No. 22 in the BCS Poll, upset Penn State, ranked No. 10 in the BCS poll, by a 27–0 score before a crowd of 111,019 at Michigan Stadium. On Michigan's first possession, Tom Brady led the Wolverines on an eight-play, 63-yard touchdown drive, concluding with a 26-yard pass from Brady to Aaron Shea. On the next drive, Kevin Thompson of Penn State fumbled, and Josh Williams recovered the loose ball for Michigan. Michigan capitalized with an 18-yard field goal by Jay Feely. Penn State drove to Michigan's 17-yard line on the next drive, but Michigan's James Hall blocked Travis Forney's kick for field goal. Clarence Williams then fumbled the ball back to Penn State inside the Michigan 10-yard line. On the first play of the second quarter, Penn State ran the ball on fourth-and-goal from the two-yard line, but Sam Sword stopped the runner short of the goal line. Late in the second quarter, Brady led Michigan on an 80-yard touchdown drive, featuring a 40-yard gain on a screen pass to Anthony Thomas and ending with a seven-yard pass to Tai Streets. Michigan led, 17–0, at halftime. In the third quarter, Dewayne Patmon intercepted a Kevin Thompson pass near midfield, and Michigan again capitalized as Feely kicked a 49-yard field goal. No other points were scored by either team in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Brady led Michigan on an 11-play, 46-yard drive ending with a one-yard run by Anthony Thomas.Michigan masterful: Brady, defense dominate Penn State The Detroit News Angelique S. Chengelis November 8, 1998 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-michigan-masterful/126878489/Goal line stand: Michigan salvages season by denying Nittaany Lions The Michigan Daily Mark Snyder November 9, 1998 1B, 4B https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071755008/871 Bentley Historical Library Tom Brady completed 17 of 30 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns and was selected as the Chevrolet Michigan player of the game. Linebacker Mac Morrison had 12 tackles and was selected as the Chevrolet Penn State player of the game. After being suspended for the first six games of the season, defensive back Marcus Ray returned to the lineup for Michigan. left Penn State Nittany Lions PSU Michigan Wolverines UM y 13 61–200 35–106 94 8-26-3 25:10 18 78–360 47–136 224 18–31–1 34:50 right Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State Michigan Wolverines Michigan y Kevin Thompson 8/21, 94 yards, 2 INT Chris Eberly 10 carries, 55 yards Corey Jones 3 receptions, 45 yards Tom Brady 17/30, 224 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT Clarence Williams 24 carries, 83 yards Aaron Shea 3 receptions, 58 yards, 1 TD Wisconsin 1998 Wisconsin Badgers football team Wisconsin at Michigan No. 8 Wisconsin No. 15 Michigan 7 0 3 0 7 14 3 3 November 14 Michigan Stadium Eastern 12:00 p.m. 111,217 ESPN yes 1 3:38 WIS Chris Chambers 80-yard pass from Mike Samuel (Matt Davenport kick) WIS 7–0 1 0:03 MICH Jerame Tuman 6-yard pass from Tom Brady (Jay Feely kick) TIE 7–7 2 12:04 MICH Anthony Thomas 59-yard run (Feely kick) MICH 14–7 2 0:48 MICH Thomas 15-yard run (Feely kick) MICH 21–7 3 7:38 WIS Davenport 39-yard field goal MICH 21–10 3 5:00 MICH Feeley 29-yard field goal MICH 24–10 4 14:44 MICH Feely 49-yard field goal MICH 27–10 yesSummary The Detroit News November 15, 1998 9C https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-summary/126975065/ Newspapers.com On November 14, No. 15 Michigan upset No 8 Wisconsin by a 27–10 score before a crowd of 111,217 at Michigan Stadium. In the first minute of the game, Andre Weathers intercepted a pass by Wisconsin quarterback Mike Samuel. Michigan took over at the Wisconsin 25-yard line. On fourth down, Jay Feely faked a field goal but was stopped short of the first down. Samuel later connected with Chris Chambers on an 80-yard touchdown reception. Later in the quarter, Michigan tied the score on a six-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady to Jerame Tuman. Michigan scored two touchdowns in the second quarter. Early in the quarter, anthony Thomas ran 59 yards for a touchdown. Later in the quarter, Michigan drove 89 yards with Brady passing to Marcus Knight for 32 yards and Thomas scoring on a 15-yard run at the 0:48 mark. Michigan led, 21–7, at the half. In the third quarter, Wisconsin blocked a Michigan punt from behind the goal line and took over with excellent field position. Michigan's defense held, and Wisconsin settled from a 39-yard field goal. Feely also kicked a 29-yard field goal. Feely added a 49-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter. The Wolverines held Wisconsin running back Ron Dayne to 53 rushing yards (3.3 yards per carry) and no touchdowns.Michigan earns a share: Outright Big Ten title is one victory away The Detroit News Angelique S. Chengelis November 15, 1998 1C, 9C https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-michigan-earns-a-shar/126975796/ Newspapers.comBack to reality: Big Dayne turns out to be a big bust The Michigan Daily Jim Rose November 16, 1998 1B, 4B https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071755008/953 Bentley Historical Library left Wisconsin Badgers UW Michigan Wolverines UM y 9 54–190 31–58 132 9-23-2 26:14 21 78–360 53–257 219 16–25–1 33:46 right Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin Michigan Wolverines Michigan y Mike Samuel 7/17, 126 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT Ron Dayne 16 carries, 53 yards Chris Chambers 1 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD Tom Brady 15/24, 202 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT Clarence Williams 22 carries, 121 yards Marcus Knight 3 receptions, 60 yards, 1 TD At Ohio State 1998 Ohio State Buckeyes football team Michigan–Ohio State football rivalry Michigan Wolverines 2; text-align:center collapsed Michigan Wolverines (8–2) at Ohio State Buckeyes (9–1) November 21, 1998 12:00 p.m. Michigan 0 10 3 3 Ohio St 14 7 10 0 Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio 94,339 Cloudy, 38 F C Bill LeMonnier ABC First quarter OSU – Michael Wiley 53-yard run (Dan Stultz kick), 12:20. Ohio St 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:18. OSU – Dee Miller 16-yard pass from Joe Germaine (Dan Stultz kick), 9:44. Ohio St 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, 1:33. Second quarter MICH – Jay Feely 27-yard field goal, 14:33. Ohio St 14–3. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 0:59. OSU – David Boston 30-yard pass from Joe Germaine (Dan Stultz kick), 4:03. Ohio St 21–3. Drive: 2 plays, 35 yards, 0:44. MICH – Tai Streets 3-yard pass from Tom Brady (Jay Feely kick), 0:25. Ohio St 21–10. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:38. Third quarter OSU - David Boston 43-yard pass from Joe Germaine (Dan Stultz kick), 9:51. Ohio St 28–10. Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:14. MICH – Jay Feely 34-yard field goal, 4:47. Ohio St 28–13. Drive: 9 plays, 27 yards, 4:50. OSU – Dan Stultz 39-yard field goal, 1:36. Ohio St 31–13. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 3:06. Fourth quarter MICH – Jay Feely 30-yard field goal, 14:47. Ohio St 31–16. Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 1:41. Top passers MICH – Tom Brady – 31/56, 375 yards, TD, 2 INT OSU – Joe Germaine – 16/28, 330 yards, 3 TD Top rushers MICH – Clarence Williams – 11 rushes, 13 yards OSU – Michael Wiley – 12 rushes, 120 yards, TD Top receivers MICH – Tai Streets – 9 receptions, 118 yards, TD OSU – David Boston – 10 receptions, 217 yards, 2 TD At Hawaii 1998 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team Michigan at Hawaii No. 15 Michigan Hawaii 14 21 6 7 3 0 6 8 November 28 Aloha Stadium, Honolulu 9:30 p.m. 26,786 yes 1 9:13 HAW Shrout 17-yard field goal HAW 3–0 1 4:59 MICH Anthony Thomas 38-yard run (Jay Feely kick) MICH 7–3 1 2:57 MICH Tai Streets 28-yard pass from Tom Brady (Feely kick) MICH 14–3 2 14:04 MICH Thomas 4-yard run (Feely kick) MICH 21–3 2 10:02 MICH Thomas 16-yard run (Feely kick) MICH 28–3 2 4:51 MICH Streets 6-yard pass from Brady (Feely kick) MICH 35–3 3 10:45 MICH Drew Henson 34-yard run (kick failed) MICH 41–3 3 1:05 HAW Kane 22-yard pass from Robinson (kick blocked) MICH 41–10 4 10:50 HAW Pigg 1-yard run (Mims pass from Robinson MICH 41–17 4 10:41 MICH Thomas 80-yard run (Feely kick) MICH 48–17 yes On November 28, Michigan defeated Hawaii, 48–17, before a crowd of 26,786 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. left Michigan Wolverines UM Hawaii Rainbows UH y 21 68–524 46–327 199 14-22-0 26:22 20 85–401 33–102 328 24–52–1 33:38 right Michigan Wolverines Michigan Hawaii Rainbows Hawaii y Tom Brady 9/10, 142 yards, 2 TD Anthony Thomas 13 carries, 183 yards, 4 TD Tai Streets 5 receptions, 90 yards, 2 TD Robinson 24/51, 328 yards, 1 TD Thompson 5 carries, 25 yards Carter 8 receptions, 154 yards Florida Citrus Bowl (vs Arkansas) 1999 Florida Citrus Bowl Michigan vs. Arkansas No. 11 Arkansas No. 15 Michigan 0 10 14 7 3 21 0 21 January 1, 1999 Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, FL Eastern 1:00 p.m. 63,584 yes 1 10:37 MICH Jay Feely 43-yard field goal MICH 3–0 2 10:37 ARK Michael Williams 35-yard pass from Clint Stoerner (Todd Latourette kick) ARK 7–3 2 7:40 MICH Anthony Thomas 2-yard run (Feely kick) MICH 10–7 2 5:39 MICH Ian Gold 46-yard interception return (Feely kick) MICH 17–7 2 2:12 ARK Latourette 42-yard field goal MICH 17–10 2 0:34 MICH Thomas 5-yard run (Feely kick) MICH 24–10 3 9:10 ARK Chrys Chukwuma 2-yard run (Latourette kick) MICH 24–17 3 5:48 ARK Chukwuma 1-yard run (Latourette kick) TIE 24–24 4 12:18 ARK Joe Dean Davenport 9-yard pass from Stoerner (Latourette kick) ARK 31–24 4 5:49 MICH Thomas 1-yard run (Feely kick) TIE 31–31 4 2:25 MICH DiAllo Johnson 21-yard pass from Brady (Feely kick) MICH 38–31 4 3:48 MICH James Whitley 26-yard interception return (Feely kick) MICH 45–31 yesU-M Summary Detroit Free Press January 2, 1999 8B https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-citrus-bowl/126881947/ Newspapers.com On January 1, 1999, No. 15 Michigan defeated No. 11 Arkansas, 45–31, before a crowd of 63,584 in the 1999 Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. left Arkansas Razorbacks UA Michigan Wolverines UM y 20 82–348 40–116 232 17-42-2 28:43 21 76–434 46–204 230 16–30–2 31:17 right Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Michigan Wolverines Michigan y Clint Stoerner 17/42, 232 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Chrys Chukwuma 17 carries, 56 yards, 2 TD Michael Williams 7 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD Tom Brady 14/27, 209 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT Anthony Thomas 21 carries, 132 yards, 3 TD Tai Streets 7 receptions, 129 yards Postseason and awards In the final polls issued after the bowl games, Michigan was ranked No. 12 by both the Associated Press (AP) and USA Today/ESPN.College Football The Advocate January 5, 1999 2B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-newark-advocate-college-football-f/126996861/ Newspapers.com Offensive tackle Jon Jansen was the only Michigan player to receive first-team honors on the 1998 All-America college football team. He was selected by the American Football Coaches Association.LSU's McClure named first team All-America The Town Talk December 11, 1998 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-afca-all-america/126997550/ Newspapers.com The following Michigan players received recognition on the 1998 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Steve Hutchinson, guard - media (first team), coaches (first team) Jerame Tuman, tight end - media (first team), coaches (first team) Jon Jansen, offensive tackle - media (first team), coaches (first team) Jeff Backus, offensive tackle - media (second team) Tai Streets, wide receiver - media (second team), coaches (second team) James Hall, defensive line - media (second team), coaches (second team) Rob Renes, defensive line - media (second team) Ian Gold, linebacker - media (second team) Sam Sword, linebacker - media (second team), coaches (second team) Tommy Hendricks, safety - media (second team), coaches (second team) Andre Weathers, cornerback - coaches (second team) Jansen also received the coaches' award as the Big Ten offensive lineman of the year.All-Big Ten Teams Journal and Courier December 1, 1998 C3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/journal-and-courier-all-big-ten-teams/126991972/ Newspapers.com Wide receiver Tai Streets won the 1998 Bo Schembechler Award as the team's most valuable player.Tracking 'M'VPs The Michigan Daily December 2, 1998 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071755008/1092 Bentley Historical Library Other team awards were presented as follows: Meyer Morton Award: Tai Streets John Maulbetsch Award: Maurice Williams Frederick Matthei Award: Dhani Jones Arthur Robinson Scholarship Award: Rob Renes Dick Katcher Award: Rob Renes Hugh Rader Jr. Award: Jon Jansen Robert P. Ufer Award: Mark Campbell Roger Zatkoff Award: Sam Sword Statistical achievements and leaders The team led the Big Ten in passing defense by holding all opponents to 181.2 yards per game and conference opponents to 139.2 yards per game.http://www.bigten.org/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/FullFBMG Big Ten Conference Football Full Media Guide July 8, 2010 January 5, 2010 CBS Interactive/Big Ten Conference 57 https://web.archive.org/web/20100703191457/http://www.bigten.org/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/FullFBMG 2010-07-03 dead The team also led the conference in total defense in conference games (244.6), while Ohio State led for all games. Rushing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Attempts Net yards Yards per attempt Touchdowns Anthony Thomas1467615.212Clarence Williams1265684.50Justin Fargas772773.61Walter Cross351454.121998 Michigan Wolverines Stats Sports Reference LLC S/R College Football June 18, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1998.html Passing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Attempts Completions Interceptions Comp % Yards TD Tom Brady3232001061.9242714Drew Henson4519142.22333 On November 21 against Ohio State, Tom Brady set multiple Michigan single-game passing records, including: 56 pass attempts, a total that remains Michigan's single-game record as of the 2022 season;Record Book University of Michigan 2022 110 https://mgoblue.com/documents/2022/9/1/fbl_2022_media_guide_record_book.pdf 31 pass completions, a total that remained Michigan's single-game record until 1999 when Brady completed 34 games against Alabama; 375 passing yards Brady set several other team passing records: single-season pass attempts record (350), ranking eighth as of 2022; and single-season completions (214), ranking sixth as of 2022. Receiving 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Receptions Yards Yds/Recp TD Tai Streets6090615.111Marcus Knight4159714.61Jerame Tuman272479.12DiAllo Johnson915517.20Aaron Shea1414410.31Anthony Thomas151409.30David Terrell131239.52 Personnel Roster 1998 Michigan Wolverines y 1 Fr David Terrell David Terrell (wide receiver) WR y 4 Fr Marquise Walker WR y 7 Fr Drew Henson QB y 8 Fr Walter Cross RB 9 Sr DiAllo Johnson WR 10 Jr Tom Brady QB y 13 Jr Jason Kapsner QB 32 So Anthony Thomas Anthony Thomas (American football) RB y 33 Sr Clarence Williams Clarence Williams (running back, born 1977) TB y 34 Fr Justin Fargas RB y 36 Jr Aaron Shea FB y 52 Jr Chris Ziemann T y 64 Sr Steve Frazier OG 67 Jr David Brandt David Brandt (American football) C y 76 So Steve Hutchinson Steve Hutchinson (American football) G y 77 Sr Jon Jansen OT y 79 So Jeff Backus OT y 80 Sr Jerame Tuman TE y 84 So Shawn Thompson TE 85 Jr Marcus Knight WR y 86 Sr Tai Streets WR y 5 So James Whitley James Whitley (American football) CB y 15 So DeWayne Patmon FS y 17 Fr Larry Foote LB y 20 Jr Ian Gold LB y 23 So William Peterson William James (American football) CB y 29 Sr Marcus Ray S y 30 Sr Andre Weathers CB y 37 So Kurt Anderson DE 41 Jr Tommy Hendricks LB y 43 Sr Clint Copenhaver LB 55 Jr Dhani Jones LB y 56 Sr James Hall LB 58 Sr Rob Renes NT y 91 Jr Josh Williams Josh Williams (defensive tackle) DT y 93 Sr Sam Sword LB y 94 Jr Eric Wilson DT 25 Fr Hayden Epstein K y 38 Sr Jason Vinson P y 49 Sr Jay Feely K y https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/rosters/search.php?data=football&year_option=equals&year=1998&sortby=lastname%2C+firstname%2C+year&find=FIND *Lloyd Carr *Terry Malone OL Coaching staff Head coach: Lloyd Carr (4th season)1998 Football Team Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan June 22, 2023 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1998fbt.htm Offensive coordinator: Mike DeBord (2nd season) Defensive coordinator: Jim Herrmann (2nd season) Assistant coaches: Teryl Austin Erik Campbell - wide receivers (4th year) Brady Hoke - defensive line (2nd year) Fred Jackson - assistant head coach and running backs (2nd year) Terry Malone - offensive line (2nd year) Bobby Morrison - special teams (2nd year) and recruiting coordinator (3rd year) Stan Parrish - quarterbacks (3rd year) Trainer: Paul Schmidt (8th year) Rankings 1998 NCAA Division I-A football rankings AP 0 15 5 (4) 13 NR NR 25 NR NR NR 22 22 15 11 15 15 15 12 Coaches Poll 0 15 5 (4) 14 NR NR NR NR NR NR 22 22 16 11 16 15 15 12 BCS 8 14 NR NR 19 12 14 NR NR 1999 NFL draft The following players were selected in the 1999 NFL draft:1999 NFL Draft Sports Reference LLC Pro Football Reference.com June 23, 2023 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/draft.htm Jon Jansen - drafted by Washington Redskins in second round Jerame Tuman - drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers in fifth round Tai Streets - drafted by San Francisco 49ers in sixth round Andre Weathers - drafted by New York Giants in sixth round References External links 1998 Football Team -- Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan Athletics History Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Category:Big Ten Conference football champion seasons Category:Citrus Bowl champion seasons Michigan Wolverines football