2015 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season August 2015 February 2026 2015 Michigan Wolverines football Michigan Wolverines logo.svg 150 Big Ten Conference East Division Big Ten 11 12 10–3 6–2 Jim Harbaugh 1st Tim Drevno 1st Pro-style D. J. Durkin (1st season)Greg Mattison (bowl game) 4–3 Jehu Chesson Joe Bolden Joe Kerridge Michigan Stadium Citrus Bowl champion Citrus Bowl W Won 41–7 vs. Florida The 2015 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the sport of college football during the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolverines competed in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference, and played their home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan was led by head coach Jim Harbaugh, who was in his first season. Michigan's first game under Harbaugh was a road game against Utah, which the Wolverines lost 17–24. The team won their three remaining non-conference games in dominant fashion, including a 31–0 victory over then-No. 22 BYU, which was just Michigan's second victory over a ranked opponent in their previous 11 tries. This was the first season since 2002 in which Michigan didn't play Notre Dame either home or away. That game was the first in a series of three straight shutout victories, including a 38–0 victory over then-No. 13 Northwestern, the first three-game shutout streak for Michigan since 1980. Michigan rose to 12th in the polls, but fell to in-state rival Michigan State 27–23 after the Spartans returned a muffed punt for a touchdown on the last play of the game. The Wolverines won their remaining Big Ten games before a blow-out loss to rival Ohio State to end the regular season 6–2 in Big Ten play, to finish in third place in the East Division. Michigan was invited to the Citrus Bowl, where they defeated Florida, 41–7, to finish the year with a record of 10–3, and were ranked 12th in the final AP Poll. It was Michigan's first 10-win season since 2011. The team was the first Michigan team to go undefeated on the road in conference play since the national champion 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112115aac.html Kornacki: U-M Matches '97 Squad with B1G Road Perfection 2015-11-24 2015-11-21 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20151124094206/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112115aac.html November 24, 2015 dead Offensively, Michigan was led by quarterback Jake Rudock, a transfer from Iowa, who led the Big Ten in pass completion percentage (64%), and was the first Michigan quarterback to eclipse 3,000 yards passing since John Navarre in 2003.https://mgoblue.com/documents/2017/1/19/fbl-record-book.pdf 2018 Michigan Football Record Book 107 Michigan Wolverines Athletics Tight end Jake Butt received the Kwalick-Clark Award as the Big Ten's tight end of the year. On defense, linebacker Jabrill Peppers was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and was joined on the All-Big Ten first team by cornerback Jourdan Lewis. Preseason In 2014, Michigan compiled a 5–7 record and was not bowl eligible for the first time since 2009. As a result of the team's poor record, head coach Brady Hoke was fired on December 2.Murphy, Dan Brady Hoke ousted at Michigan ESPN ESPN December 31, 2014 December 2, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/11968463/brady-hoke-michigan-wolverines-head-coach His job status had been in jeopardy since September 28, 2014 when QB Shane Morris was reinserted after a concussion.Myerberg, Paul Michigan admits mistakes in treatment of Shane Morris USA Today usatoday.com September 21, 2016 September 30, 2014 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2014/09/30/university-of-michigan-football-concussion-shane-morris-brady-hoke-dave-brandon/16465901/ On December 30, following a much publicized coaching search, Michigan announced the hiring of San Francisco 49ers coach and former Michigan quarterback Jim Harbaugh as the 20th head coach in the program's history.Jim Harbaugh Named Michigan Head Football Coach CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 31, 2014 December 30, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/123014aaa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20141230213507/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/123014aaa.html December 30, 2014 dead Harbaugh hired D. J. Durkin for the defensive coordinator and linebacker coach positions and Tim Drevno for the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach positions.Durkin Hired as Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 9, 2015 January 8, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010815aaa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150109002116/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010815aaa.html January 9, 2015 deadDrevno Named U-M's Sanford Robertson Offensive Coordinator CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 9, 2015 January 9, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010915aaa.html January 12, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150112215444/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010915aaa.html dead In addition to the co-ordinator positions, Harbaugh also hired John Baxter to coach special teams, former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch as the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach,http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/jacksonville-jaguars-michigan-wolverines-jedd-fisch-jim-harbaugh-010815 Ex-Jaguars offensive coordinator Fisch to join Harbaugh's staff at Michigan October 7, 2015 January 9, 2015 Fox Sports Feldman, Bruce Jim Harbaugh's son Jay as the tight ends coach,https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/12198836/jim-harbaugh-son-jay-harbaugh-joins-michigan-wolverines-staff Jim Harbaugh hires son, Jay October 7, 2015 January 20, 2015 ESPN ESPN Rittenberg, Adam Greg Jackson and Mike Zordich as the secondary coaches,http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/01/mike_zordich_officially_named.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150122225108/http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/01/mike_zordich_officially_named.html live January 22, 2015 Mike Zordich officially named a Michigan secondary coach, completing Jim Harbaugh's staff October 7, 2015 January 20, 2015 MLive Baumgardner, Nick Kevin Tolbert as the strength and conditioning coach,http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/01/kevin_tolbert_officially_named.html Kevin Tolbert officially named Michigan football's strength and conditioning coordinator October 7, 2015 January 12, 2015 MLive Baumgardner, Nick and former running back Tyrone Wheatley—who won a Rose Bowl while playing at Michigan—to coach the running backs.http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24969923/tyrone-wheatley-newest-addition-to-harbaugh-staff-at-michigan Tyrone Wheatley newest addition to Harbaugh staff at Michigan October 7, 2015 January 17, 2015 CBS Sports Hinnen, Jerry Michigan also retained Greg Mattison from Hoke's staff as the defensive line coach.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/01/greg_mattison_keeps_bond_with.html Greg Mattison keeps bond with Michigan and the Harbaugh family, loads up expected staff October 7, 2015 January 13, 2015 MLive Baumgardner, Nick Recruiting Recruits Michigan's recruiting class consisted of a total of 14 recruits. yes no 2015 Brian Cole II WR Saginaw, Michigan Heritage H.S. 6 2 200 4.45 July 26, 2014 4 4 4 4 Andrew David K Massillon, Ohio Massillon H.S. 5 8.5 170 — April 23, 2013 3 2 2 3 Zach Gentry QB Albuquerque, New Mexico Eldorado H.S. 6 6 231 — January 24, 2015 4 4 3 4 Karan Higdon RB Sarasota, Florida Riverview H.S. 5 10 190 4.45 February 4, 2015 3 3 4 3 Shelton Johnson DE Delray Beach, Florida Atlantic Community H.S. 6 4 225 — February 4, 2015 4 3 4 3 Reuben Jones DE Lakeland, Florida Lake Gibson H.S. 6 3.5 224 — January 24, 2015 3 3 3 3 Tyree Kinnel DB Huber Heights, Ohio Wayne H.S. 5 11 183.5 — August 24, 2013 4 4 4 4 Alex Malzone QB Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Brother Rice H.S. 6 1.5 204 — May 12, 2014 4 4 3 4 Grant Newsome OL Lawrenceville, New Jersey Lawrenceville School 6 4 285 — June 11, 2014 4 4 4 4 Grant Perry WR Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Brother Rice H.S. 5 11.5 179 — February 3, 2015 3 3 3 3 Jon Runyan Jr. OL Philadelphia, Pennsylvania St. Joseph's Prep 6 4 275.5 — June 25, 2013 3 3 3 3 Nolan Ulizio OL West Chester, Ohio Lakota West H.S. 6 5.5 286.5 — January 25, 2015 3 2 2 3 Keith Washington DB Prattville, Alabama Prattville H.S. 6 2 170 — February 4, 2015 3 3 3 3 Tyrone Wheatley Jr. TE Buffalo, New York Canisius H.S. 6 6 260 — February 4, 2015 4 4 4 3 yes 2015 Michigan Football Commitments 2015 Michigan Football Commits ESPN michigan 162 130 36 50 38 40 February 6, 2015 Rankings 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 9 RV RV NR NR NR RV NR NR 22 RV 18 21 12 14 15 17 15 17 16 17 17 15 15 14 14 13 12 12 12 10 19 19 15 17 17 14 12 11 Schedule 2015 AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 3 released prior to game Eastern September 3 8:30 p.m. l y y Utah Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT FS1 17–24 47,825 Box Score: Michigan 17, Utah 24 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 3, 2015 September 4, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/box_score/stats_20150904aaa.pdf September 6, 2015 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College, PA rivalry ABC 28–16 107,418 Boxscore: #14 Michigan 28, Penn State 16 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 21, 2015 November 21, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/112115aaa.html November 28 12:00 p.m. l 10 Ohio State 8 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI The Game ABC 13–42 111,829 Boxscore: #8 Ohio State 42, #12 Michigan 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 28, 2015 November 28, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/112815aaa.html January 1, 2016 1:00 p.m. w y y 14 Florida 19 Orlando Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL Citrus Bowl ABC 41–7 63,113 2016 Citrus Bowl Box Score CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 1, 2016 January 1, 2016 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/box_score/stats_20160101aaa.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304201518/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/box_score/stats_20160101aaa.pdf dead Radio Radio coverage for all games was broadcast statewide on The Michigan IMG Sports Network and on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. 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 December 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20090914154729/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082609aab.html September 14, 2009 dead Game summaries At Utah 2015 Utah Utes football team Michigan at Utah Wolverines Utes 0 3 7 7 3 7 7 7 September 3 Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, Utah EDT 8:35 p.m. 3:14 47,825 85F, Partly Cloudy, S 10 MPH Steven Strimling Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt & Molly McGrath FS1 Sources:Michigan–Utah Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 31, 2015 August 27, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20150827aaa.pdf September 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150906010645/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20150827aaa.pdf dead yes 1 10:30 UTAH Andy Phillips 30-yard field goal UTAH 3–0 1 14:13 MICH Kenny Allen 29-yard field goal Tie 3–3 2 10:33 UTAH Devontae Booker 1-yard run (Andy Phillips kick) UTAH 10–3 3 5:49 UTAH Travis Wilson 14-yard run (Andy Phillips kick) UTAH 17–3 3 0:46 MICH Jake Butt 19-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) UTAH 17–10 4 7:58 UTAH Justin Thomas 55-yard interception return (Andy Phillips kick) UTAH 24–10 4 0:54 MICH Amara Darboh 10-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) UTAH 24–17 yes To open the season, Michigan faced the Utah Utes. Utah dominated the previous meeting, winning 26–10 in a game that featured an almost two-and-a-half hour weather delay.Utah-Michigan Box Score ESPN December 4, 2014 September 20, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547946 After a starting quarterback was not named during the team's preseason, Michigan chose to start graduate transfer Jake Rudock over the returning junior Shane Morris.Postgame Notes: Utah 24, Michigan 17 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 4, 2015 September 4, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090415aaa.html Utah defeated Michigan, 24–17.Turnovers Hamper Wolverines in Season-Opening Defeat CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 4, 2015 September 4, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090415aac.html Utah opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 30-yard field goal from Andy Phillips. Michigan responded in the second quarter with a 29-yard field goal from Kenny Allen, but Utah regained the lead via a one-yard touchdown run from Devontae Booker and went into half-time leading 10–3. Utah extended its lead in the third quarter to 14 points via a 14-yard touchdown run from Travis Wilson, but Michigan responded with a 19-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to Jake Butt. Utah regained its 14-point advantage in the fourth quarter when Justin Thomas intercepted Rudock and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown, but Michigan once again reduced Utah's lead to seven points with a ten-yard touchdown pass from Rudock to Amara Darboh. Utah recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock to complete its victory.Michigan-Utah Box Score ESPN September 4, 2015 September 3, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400756883 Jake Rudock completed 27 of his 43 pass attempts for 279 yards and two touchdowns and three interceptions.Jim Harbaugh era at Michigan opens with 24–17 loss at Utah ESPN September 4, 2015 September 3, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400756883 De'Veon Smith ran 17 times for 47 yards, while Jake Butt recorded eight receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown. Joe Bolden recorded his 200th career tackle during the game, and Michigan's defense as a whole recorded nine tackles for a loss. The announced attendance of 47,825 was the largest crowd in the history of Rice-Eccles Stadium. Vs. Oregon State 2015 Oregon State Beavers football team Oregon State at Michigan Beavers Wolverines 7 0 0 0 3 14 3 15 September 12 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 12:06 p.m. 3:13 109,651 Mid 60s, Mostly cloudy, NW 10–20 MPH John O'Neill Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Todd McShay ABC Sources:Oregon State–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 15, 2015 September 7, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20150907aaa.pdf September 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150921174424/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20150907aaa.pdf dead yes 1 13:01 OSU Hunter Jarmon 21-yard pass from Seth Collins (Garrett Owens kick) OSU 7–0 1 8:20 MICH Kenny Allen 40-yard field goal OSU 7–3 2 4:03 MICH De'Veon Smith 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 10–7 2 0:12 MICH De'Veon Smith 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 17–7 3 9:25 MICH Kenny Allen 29-yard field goal MICH 20–7 4 14:18 MICH De'Veon Smith 8-yard run (Smith pass from Rudock) MICH 28–7 4 3:19 MICH Derrick Green 2-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 35–7 yes Following its game against Utah, Michigan hosted Oregon State for its home opener. This was the first meeting between the two schools since 1986, when Michigan defeated Oregon State 31–12 as Jim Harbaugh (then Michigan's quarterback) accounted for three touchdowns: two passing and one rushing.Postgame Notes: Michigan 35, Oregon State 7 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 17, 2015 September 12, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091215aak.htmlCOLLEGE FOOTBALL: MIDWEST; MICHIGAN HOLDS OFF OREGON STATE, 31–12 The New York Times UPI September 17, 2015 September 21, 1986 https://www.nytimes.com/1986/09/21/sports/college-football-midwest-michigan-holds-off-oregon-state-31-12.html After falling behind early in the first quarter, Michigan rallied to defeat Oregon State 35–7.Smith, Stout Defense Smother Beavers for Harbaugh's First U-M Win CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 17, 2015 September 12, 2014 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091215aab.html Oregon State opened the scoring on its first drive of the game, moving the ball 79 yards in seven plays and scoring on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Seth Collins to Hunter Jarmon. Following Oregon State's touchdown, Michigan dominated the game on both offense and defense. After the teams traded fumbles in the first quarter, Michigan reduced Oregon State's lead to four points via a 40-yard field goal from Kenny Allen, and took the lead in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith. Michigan added to its lead shortly before halftime with another one-yard touchdown run from Smith, giving it a 17–7 at half-time. Michigan added a 29-yard field goal in the third quarter, before finishing the scoring in the fourth quarter with an eight-yard touchdown run from Smith—and a two-point conversion pass from Rudock to Smith—and a two-yard touchdown run from Derrick Green.Oregon State-Michigan Box Score ESPN ESPN September 17, 2015 September 12, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400757019 Michigan dominated Oregon State in all statistical categories, out-gaining the Beavers 405–138 in yardage. Michigan rushed for 225 yards on 48 attempts, while Oregon State only managed 59 yards on 33 attempts. Oregon State only converted one first down out of 13 attempts on either third or fourth down. Oregon State gained 136 of its 138 yards of offense in the first quarter, before being shut down by the Wolverines defense and only gaining two total yards in the final three quarters. Inc contrast, Michigan gained 357 yards during the final three quarters. Smith rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns, both career highs. The win was Jim Harbaugh's first win as coach at Michigan, while Michigan improved its record in home openers to 113–18–2. Vs. UNLV 2015 UNLV Rebels football team UNLV at Michigan Rebels Wolverines 0 0 0 7 7 14 0 7 September 19 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 12:01 p.m. 3:02 108,683 Low 70s, Cloudy, SW 15–25 MPH Mike Conlin Eric Collins, Chuck Long & Rick Pizzo BTN Sources:UNLV–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 15, 2015 September 14, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20150914aaa.pdf October 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151014070752/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20150914aaa.pdf dead yes 1 9:30 MICH De'Veon Smith 5-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 7–0 2 13:56 MICH Jehu Chesson 36-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 14–0 2 7:50 MICH Ty Isaac 76-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 21–0 4 11:31 MICH Sione Houma 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 28–0 4 9:17 UNLV Devonte Boyd 6-yard pass from Blake Decker (Nicolai Bornand kick) MICH 28–7 yes Following the game against Oregon State, Michigan hosted the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Rebels. This was the first ever meeting between the two programs.Postgame Notes: Michigan 28, UNLV 7 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 19, 2015 September 19, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091915aaj.html Michigan defeated UNLV, 28–7.Michigan Stymies UNLV Behind Big Runs, Dominant First Half CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 3, 2015 September 19, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091915aaa.html Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a five-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to De'Veon Smith and added to its lead in the second quarter with a 36-yard touchdown run from Jehu Chesson and a 76-yard touchdown run from Ty Isaac. After neither team scored in the third quarter, Michigan added to its lead with a one-yard touchdown run from Sione Houma. UNLV responded with a six-yard touchdown pass from Blake Decker to Devonte Boyd, which ended the scoring.UNLV-Michigan Box Score ESPN ESPN September 28, 2015 September 19, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763511 Isaac's 76-yard touchdown run was Michigan's longest since Denard Robinson went for 79 yards against Air Force in 2012 and the longest by a Wolverine running back since Carlos Brown went 90 yards against Eastern Michigan in 2009. The run was also his career long. Houma and Chesson both recorded the first rushing touchdowns of their respective careers. The attendance of over 100,000 was Michigan's 260th consecutive game of over 100,000 in attendance. Michigan's defense held UNLV to only 92 yards of rushing offense. Vs. BYU 2015 BYU Cougars football team BYU vs. Michigan #22 Cougars Wolverines 0 0 0 0 7 24 0 0 September 26 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 12:05 p.m. 3:08 108,940 Mid 70s, Partly cloudy, NE 10–15 MPH Mike Cannon Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Todd McShay ABC Sources:BYU–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 21, 2015 September 21, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20150921aaa.pdf September 28, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150928003456/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20150921aaa.pdf dead yes 1 6:52 MICH Jake Rudock 3-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 7–0 2 13:37 MICH Amara Darboh 4-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 14–0 2 11:37 MICH De'Veon Smith 60-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 21–0 2 6:57 MICH Jake Rudock 17-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 28–0 2 1:02 MICH Kenny Allen 40-yard field goal MICH 31–0 yes Following its game against UNLV, Michigan faced the Brigham Young (BYU) Cougars. This was the first meeting between the schools since the 1984 Holiday Bowl, which saw BYU defeat Michigan to clinch that season's national championship. Michigan defeated BYU, 31–0.Michigan Shuts Out No. 22 BYU to Close Non-Conference Play CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 3, 2015 September 26, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092615aaa.html Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a three-yard touchdown run from Jake Rudock and then scored 24 points in the second quarter. Rudock completed a four-yard touchdown pass to Amara Darboh, followed by a 60-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith. Rudock added his second rushing touchdown of the game on a 17-yard run, and Kenny Allen added the final points of the game on a 40-yard field goal near the end of the first half. Neither team added any points in the second half.BYU-Michigan Box Score ESPN September 28, 2015 September 26, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763519 The win over BYU marked Michigan's first win over a ranked opponent since defeating Notre Dame 41–30 on September 7, 2013, and it was its first shutout against a ranked opponent since defeating Notre Dame 38–0 on September 13, 2003. It was Michigan's first shutout since Illinois in 2012, and the first time BYU had been shut out since a game against Utah in 2003. Michigan's defense held BYU's offense to only 105 yards of total offense. The 55 yards of rushing offense was BYU's lowest total since another Utah game (in 2011) when it only rushed for 11 yards.Postgame Notes: Michigan 31, #22 BYU 0 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 26, 2015 September 26, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092615aae.html At Maryland 2015 Maryland Terrapins football team Michigan at Maryland #22 Wolverines Terrapins 0 6 15 7 0 0 0 0 October 3 Byrd Stadium College Park, Maryland EDT 12:01 p.m. 3:26 51,802 60°F, Rainy Jerry McGinn Kevin Kugler, Matt Millen & Lisa Byington BTN Sources:Michigan–Maryland Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 3, 2015 September 28, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20150928aaa.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304210858/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20150928aaa.pdf dead yes 2 6:00 MICH Kenny Allen 30-yard field goal MICH 3–0 2 0:53 MICH Kenny Allen 32-yard field goal MICH 6–0 3 7:59 MICH Drake Johnson 31-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Khalid Hill pass from Jake Rudock) MICH 14–0 3 5:07 MICH Jehu Chesson 66-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 21–0 4 6:53 MICH Drake Johnson 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 28–0 yes After its game against BYU, Michigan began the Big Ten portion of its schedule at Maryland. Maryland won the previous meeting 23–16.Maryland-Michigan Box Score ESPN December 4, 2014 November 22, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547941 The game's original kickoff time of 8:00 p.m. was moved forward by eight hours to noon in order to avoid the potential impact of Hurricane Joaquin.Michigan at Maryland kickoff time moved to noon ET on BTN Big Ten Network BTN.com October 1, 2015 October 1, 2015 http://btn.com/2015/10/01/michigan-at-maryland-kickoff-time-moved-to-noon-et-on-btn/ Michigan defeated Maryland, 28–0.U-M Posts Second Straight Shutout, Blanks Terps in B1G Opener CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 3, 2015 October 3, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100315aaa.html After neither team scored in the first quarter, Michigan opened the scoring in the second quarter with a 30-yard field goal by Kenny Allen. Michigan added to its lead with a 32-yard field goal from Allen near the end of the first half, giving Michigan a 6–0 lead at half-time. Michigan added to its lead in the third quarter with a 31-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to Drake Johnson, and then added a two-point conversion via a Rudock pass to Khalid Hill. Michigan added to its lead with a 66-yard touchdown run from Jehu Chesson before Johnson added the final points of the game in the fourth quarter via a one-yard touchdown run, his second of the game.Michigan-Maryland Box Score ESPN ESPN October 3, 2015 October 3, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763530 The win marked Michigan's first consecutive shutouts since 2000, when Michigan shut out Indiana after shutting out Michigan State the previous week. Michigan's defense forced 12 three-and-outs, and had, as of the end of the game, shut out opponents in 14 of the last 16 quarters it had played. Blake O'Neill placed a punt within the opponent's five yard line for the fourth time in five games. Jourdan Lewis and Desmond Morgan recorded their first interceptions of the season, while Jeremy Clark recorded his third of the year.Postgame Notes: #22 Michigan 28, Maryland 0 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 3, 2015 October 3, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100315aac.html Vs. Northwestern 2015 Northwestern Wildcats football team Northwestern at Michigan (Homecoming game) #13 Wildcats #18 Wolverines 0 0 0 0 21 7 3 7 October 10 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:42 3:07 110,452 Mid 60s, Mostly sunny, WNW 10 MPH Ron Snodgrass Kevin Kugler, Matt Millen & Lisa Byington BTN Sources:Northwestern–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 5, 2015 October 5, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151005aaa.pdf October 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151006190842/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151005aaa.pdf dead yes 1 14:47 MICH Jehu Chesson 96-yard kick return (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 7–0 1 10:20 MICH Drake Johnson 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 14–0 1 2:35 MICH Jake Rudock 2-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 21–0 2 3:20 MICH Jourdan Lewis 37-yard interception return (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 28–0 3 10:14 MICH Kenny Allen 47-yard field goal MICH 31–0 4 2:14 MICH Derrick Green 4-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 38–0 yes Following its game against Maryland, Michigan hosted the Northwestern Wildcats for its homecoming game. Michigan won the previous meeting 10–9 in a turnover filled game by stopping Northwestern's attempted go-ahead two-point conversion with three seconds remaining in the game.Michigan-Northwestern Box Score ESPN ESPN December 4, 2014 November 8, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547950 Michigan posted its third consecutive shutout, defeating Northwestern 38–0.Michigan Jumps on Wildcats Early, Rolls to Third Straight Shutout CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 10, 2015 October 10, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101015aaa.html Michigan opened the scoring on the first play of the game with a 96-yard opening kickoff return for a touchdown by Jehu Chesson. Michigan added to its lead with a one-yard touchdown run from Drake Johnson, and a two-yard touchdown run from Jake Rudock, giving Michigan a 21–0 lead after the first quarter. In the second quarter Jourdan Lewis posted a 37-yard interception return for a touchdown, which made the score 28–0 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan added to its lead in the third quarter via a career-long 47-yard field goal by Kenny Allen, before Derrick Green added the final points of the game in the fourth quarter via a four-yard touchdown run.Northwestern-Michigan Box Score ESPN October 10, 2015 October 10, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763535 The win marked Michigan's third consecutive shutout, a feat not accomplished by any Football Bowl Subdivision team since Kansas State in 1995.Facing Northwestern, Michigan Runs Shutout Streak to 3 The New York Times AP October 10, 2015 https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/11/sports/ncaafootball/college-football-roundup.html?_r=0 It was also the first time a Michigan team had recorded three consecutive shutouts since 1980, when Michigan shut out Indiana, Wisconsin and Purdue. Michigan has outscored its opposition, 97–0, over its last three games, and not allowed a point over 41 straight defensive possessions. The Wolverines scored at least one touchdown on offense, defense and special teams in the same game for the first time since 2003. Chesson's opening kickoff return for a touchdown was the 11th kick return for a touchdown in program history, and the first opening kickoff return for a touchdown since 1992, when Tyrone Wheatley returned the opening kickoff against Houston.Postgame Notes: #18 Michigan 38, #13 Northwestern 0 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 10, 2015 October 10, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101015aak.html Vs. Michigan State 2015 Michigan State Spartans football team 2015 Michigan State vs. Michigan football game Michigan State at Michigan (Paul Bunyan Trophy) #7 Spartans #12 Wolverines 0 7 7 13 0 10 10 3 October 17 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:35 p.m. 3:46 111,740 Mid 40s, Mostly cloudy, NW 12–14 MPH John O'Neill Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Todd McShay ESPN Sources:Michigan State–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 12, 2015 October 12, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151012aaa.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304134411/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151012aaa.pdf dead yes 2 13:13 MICH Sione Houma 2-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 7–0 2 7:06 MSU LJ Scott 11-yard run (Michael Geiger kick) Tie 7–7 2 5:34 MICH Kenny Allen 38-yard field goal MICH 10–7 3 9:17 MICH Sione Houma 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 17–7 3 7:07 MSU Macgarrett Kings Jr. 30-yard pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger kick) MICH 17–14 3 2:06 MICH Kenny Allen 21-yard field goal MICH 20–14 4 9:25 MICH Kenny Allen 38-yard field goal MICH 23–14 4 8:56 MSU LJ Scott 1-yard run (Michael Geiger kick) MICH 23–21 4 0:00 MSU Jalen Watts-Jackson 38-yard fumble recovery MSU 27–23 yes Following its clash with Northwestern, Michigan hosted its in-state rival, the Michigan State Spartans, for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Michigan was dominated in the previous meeting, losing 35–11.Michigan-Michigan State Box Score ESPN December 4, 2014 October 25, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547949 Due to the quality of and the hype surrounding the matchup between the two teams, the game was selected as the location for ESPN's College GameDay. This was the first time that GameDay came to Ann Arbor since Michigan defeated Notre Dame in 2013.ESPN's College GameDay headed to Ann Arbor for Michigan-Michigan State MLive AnnArbor.com October 4, 2014 October 3, 2014 http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/10/espns_college_gameday_headed_t.html#incart_river_home Baumgardner, Nick Michigan State defeated Michigan 27–23.Michigan Drops Heartbreaker to No. 7 Spartans CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 17, 2015 October 17, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101715aab.html Michigan opened the scoring in the second quarter with a two-yard touchdown run from Sione Houma, Michigan State responded with an 11-yard touchdown run from LJ Scott. A 38-yard field goal by Kenny Allen gave Michigan a 10–7 lead at half-time. Michigan added to its lead in the third quarter with a one-yard touchdown run from Houma, his second rushing touchdown of the game. Michigan State responded via a 30-yard touchdown pass from Connor Cook to Macgarrett Kings Jr. A 21-yard field goal by Allen in the final minutes of the third gave Michigan a 20–14 lead after the third quarter. Michigan added to its lead in the fourth quarter with a 38-yard field goal by Allen, but Michigan State responded with a one-yard touchdown run from Scott, his second rushing touchdown of the game, to cut Michigan's lead to two points. With 10 seconds left in the game, Michigan State recovered a fumbled snap on a punt by Blake O'Neill, allowing Jalen Watts-Jackson to return the snap 38 yards for a game-winning touchdown as time expired. Michigan State became the second team in the last two seasons to win a game in regulation in which it did not have the lead until the clock hit 0:00. Last season, Arizona beat California on a game-ending Hail Mary after not having the lead the entire game.Michigan State-Michigan Box Score ESPN ESPN October 17, 2015 October 17, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763542 Michigan's defensive streaks of 13 straight shutout quarters and 46 consecutive scoreless drives ended when Michigan State scored a touchdown with 7:06 left in the second quarter. Jourdan Lewis matched a program record with six pass breakups, tying Marlin Jackson, who accomplished the feat against the Washington on August 31, 2002. He owns a total of 14 pass breakups on the season, placing him tied for fourth among Michigan's single-season leaders in the category. Blake O'Neill's 80-yard punt is the longest punt by any FBS punter so far this season and the second longest in Michigan program history, trailing only Monte Robbins' 82-yard punt at Hawaii on December 6, 1986.Postgame Notes: #7 Michigan State 27, #12 Michigan 23 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 17, 2015 October 17, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101715aaa.html At Minnesota 2015 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team Michigan at Minnesota (Little Brown Jug) #15 Wolverines Golden Gophers 7 7 7 8 3 13 7 3 October 31 TCF Bank Stadium Minneapolis EDT 7:00 p.m. 3:32 50,709 50°F, Clearing skies, SW 9 MPH Dan Capron Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge & Holly Rowe ESPN Sources:Michigan–Minnesota Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 30, 2015 October 26, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151019aaa.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304130935/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151019aaa.pdf dead yes 1 4:47 MINN Ryan Santoso 23-yard field goal MINN 3–0 1 0:38 MICH Joe Kerridge 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 7–3 2 12:14 MICH Jehu Chesson 13-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 14–3 2 7:36 MINN Ryan Santoso 30-yard field goal MICH 14–6 2 4:17 MINN Rashad Still 52-yard pass from Mitch Leidner (Ryan Santoso kick) MICH 14–13 2 0:00 MINN Ryan Santoso 32-yard field goal MINN 16–14 3 11:22 MICH J. Peppers 6-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 21–16 3 5:49 MINN Mitch Leidner 24-yard run (Ryan Santoso kick) MINN 23–21 4 11:43 MINN Ryan Santoso 47-yard field goal MINN 26–21 4 4:57 MICH Jehu Chesson 12-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Amara Darboh pass from Wilton Speight) MICH 29–26 yes After its game against Michigan State and a bye week, Michigan traveled to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers for the Little Brown Jug. In the previous meeting, Minnesota dominated Michigan, winning 30–14.Minnesota-Michigan Box Score ESPN ESPN December 4, 2014 September 27, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547947 Michigan defeated Minnesota, 29–26.Michigan Adds Little Brown Jug to Halloween Basket CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 1, 2015 October 31, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/103115aaa.html November 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151104023515/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/103115aaa.html dead Minnesota opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 23-yard field goal from Ryan Santoso. Michigan responded with 14 straight points via a one-yard touchdown run from Joe Kerridge near the end of the first quarter and a 13-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to Jehu Chesson. Minnesota responded with 13 unanswered points of its own via a 30-yard field goal from Santoso, a 52-yard touchdown pass from Mitch Leidner to Rashad Still, and a 32-yard field goal from Santoso, which made the score 16–14 in favor of Minnesota at half-time. Michigan regained the lead in the third quarter when Jabrill Peppers scored his first career offensive touchdown with a five-yard rush, but Minnesota regained the lead with a 24-yard touchdown run from Leidner. Minnesota extended its lead in the fourth quarter with a 47-yard field goal from Santoso, but Michigan regained the lead with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Wilton Speight—who had replaced an injured Rudock at quarterback earlier in the half—to Jehu Chesson. Speight then completed a two-point conversion attempt with a pass to Amara Darboh, giving Michigan a three-point lead. Minnesota drove to Michigan's one-yard line on its ensuing possession, but Michigan's defense stopped both Golden Gopher attempts from the one-yard line and held on for the win as time expired.Michigan-Minnesota Box Score ESPN ESPN November 1, 2015 October 31, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763553 The Michigan defense has surrendered 11 total red-zone possessions to opposing offenses. Those 11 possessions have amounted to just five touchdowns and four field goals, including three field goals in three trips by Minnesota. Jourdan Lewis had one pass breakup to give him 17 on the season, trailing the all-time single-season record held by Marlin Jackson (2002) and Leon Hall (2006) by one.Postgame Notes: #15 Michigan 29, Minnesota 26 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 31, 2015 October 31, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/103115aac.html Vs. Rutgers 2015 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team Rutgers at Michigan Scarlet Knights #16 Wolverines 3 13 0 0 14 21 11 3 November 7 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EST 3:42 3:22 109,879 Mid 50s, Partly cloudy, N 15–20 MPH Mike Cannon Kevin Kugler, Matt Millen & Lisa Byington BTN Sources:Rutgers–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 4, 2015 November 2, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151102aaa.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304133300/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151102aaa.pdf dead yes 1 8:03 MICH Jehu Chesson 13-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 7–0 1 4:43 RU Kyle Federico 32-yard field goal MICH 7–3 1 0:15 MICH Jake Rudock 4-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 14–3 2 10:42 MICH J. Peppers 18-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 21–3 2 10:29 RU Janarion Grant 98-yard kickoff return (Kyle Federico kick) MICH 21–10 2 8:06 MICH Drake Johnson 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 28–10 2 4:00 RU Kyle Federico 29-yard field goal MICH 28–13 2 2:00 MICH Amara Darboh 8-yard pass from Jake Ruddock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 35–13 2 0:00 RU Kyle Federico 27-yard field goal MICH 35–16 3 11:40 MICH De'Veon Smith 4-yard run (Jake Ruddock rush) MICH 43–16 3 6:53 MICH Kenny Allen 34-yard field goal MICH 46–16 4 13:29 MICH Kenny Allen 28-yard field goal MICH 49–16 yes After facing Minnesota, Michigan hosted Rutgers. Rutgers won the previous meeting by a score of 26–24.Michigan-Rutgers Box Score ESPN ESPN December 4, 2014 October 4, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547997 Michigan defeated Rutgers 49–16.Rudock Has Career Day against Knights as Wolverines Prevail CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 7, 2015 November 7, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110715aaa.html Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 13-yard touchdown pass from Jake Ruddock to Jehu Chesson. Rutgers responded with a 32-yard field goal by Kyle Federico, but Michigan added to its lead with 14 unanswered points: seven in the first via a four-yard touchdown run from Jake Ruddock, and seven in the second quarter via an 18-yard touchdown run from Jabrill Peppers. Rutgers responded with a 98-yard kickoff return by Janarion Grant, to cut Michigan's lead to 21–10. Michigan added to its lead via a 1-yard touchdown run from Drake Johnson, but Rutgers responded with a 29-yard field by Kyle Federico. Michigan added to its lead via an eight-yard touchdown pass from Jake Ruddock to Amara Darboh, but Rutgers responded with a 27-yard field goal to end the first half, which made the score 35–16 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan held Rutgers scoreless during the second half and added to its lead with 14 unanswered points via a 4-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith and a two-point conversion run by Jake Ruddock, a 34-yard field goal by Kenny Allen, and a 28-yard field goal by Allen in the fourth quarter.Rutgers-Michigan Box Score ESPN ESPN November 7, 2015 November 7, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763559 With his 18th and 19th pass breakups of the season, Jourdan Lewis claimed sole ownership of the single-season Michigan record, which had previously been shared by Leon Hall and Marlin Jackson. Michigan has allowed just 16 red-zone possessions to opponents all season long, the fewest in FBS, allowing points on 15 of those drives, including just six touchdowns allowed. Jake Rudock passed for 337 yards, a career best and his first 300-yard performance at Michigan. Rudock's yardage was the 12th-highest single-game total in Michigan history.Postgame Notes: #16 Michigan 49, Rutgers 16 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 7, 2015 November 7, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110715aai.html At Indiana 2015 Indiana Hoosiers football team Michigan at Indiana #15 Wolverines Hoosiers 7 17 0 10 7 7 6 10 10 8 7 0 November 14 Memorial Stadium Bloomington, Indiana EST 3:35 4:10 49,557 58°F, Sunny, SW 8 MPH Don Willard Bob Wischusen, Brock Huard & Shannon Spake ABC/ESPN2 Sources:Michigan–Indiana Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 9, 2015 November 9, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151109aaa.pdf November 17, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117033109/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151109aaa.pdf dead yes 1 10:47 MICH Jehu Chesson 34-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 7–0 1 6:52 IND Griffin Oakes 39-yard field goal MICH 7–3 1 0:00 IND Griffin Oakes 36-yard field goal MICH 7–6 2 8:51 MICH Jehu Chesson 15-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 14–6 2 6:11 IND Griffin Oakes 51-yard field goal MICH 14–9 2 5:18 MICH Jehu Chesson 64-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 21–9 2 0:49 IND Jordan Howard 7-yard pass from Nate Sudfeld (Griffin Oakes kick) MICH 21–16 2 0:00 MICH Kenny Allen 22-yard field goal MICH 24–16 3 13:23 IND Mitchell Paige 51-yard punt return (Griffin Oakes kick) MICH 24–23 3 7:40 IND Griffin Oakes 24-yard field goal IND 26–24 4 6:30 MICH Kenny Allen 20-yard field goal MICH 27–26 4 2:52 IND Jordan Howard 24-yard run (Jordan Howard run for two-point conversion) IND 34–27 4 0:02 MICH Jehu Chesson 5-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) Tie 34–34 1OT 0:00 IND Jordan Howard 1-yard run (Griffin Oakes kick) IND 41–34 1OT 0:00 MICH Jake Butt 21-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) Tie 41–41 2OT 0:00 MICH Amara Darboh 25-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 48–41 yes After hosting Rutgers, Michigan traveled to Bloomington, Indiana to face the Indiana Hoosiers. Michigan dominated the previous meeting, winning 34–10.Indiana-Michigan Box Score ESPN ESPN December 4, 2014 November 1, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547923 Michigan survived an upset bid from Indiana, defeating the Hoosiers 48–41 in double overtime.Record Days from Rudock, Chesson Help U-M Outlast IU in Double OT CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 14, 2015 November 14, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111415aaa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151116190828/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111415aaa.html November 16, 2015 dead Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to Jehu Chesson, which became a routine connection for Michigan touchdowns in the game. Indiana responded with two field goals in the first quarter from Griffin Oakes: one from 39 yards and one from 36 yards. Michigan extended its lead to eight points in the second quarter with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Rudock to Chesson, but Indiana reduced Michigan's lead to five with a 51-yard field goal from Oakes. Michigan responded under a minute later with a 64-yard touchdown pass from Rudock to Chesson, extending its lead to 12, but Indiana responded with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Nate Sudfeld to Jordan Howard. Michigan added a 22-yard field goal from Kenny Allen as time expired in the first half, making the score 24–16 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Indiana reduced Michigan's lead to one point in the third quarter with a 51-yard punt return for a touchdown from Mitchell Paige, and then took its first lead of the game with a 24-yard field goal from Oakes. Michigan regained the lead in the fourth quarter with a 20-yard field goal from Allen, but Indiana responded with a 24-yard touchdown run from Howard. Howard also converted Indiana's two-point conversion attempt, giving Indiana a seven-point lead with just under three minutes remaining in the game. Michigan responded by driving down the field and tying the game with two seconds left on a five-yard touchdown pass from Rudock to Chesson, Chesson's fourth touchdown reception of the game. The teams traded touchdowns in the first overtime, with Howard rushing for a one-yard touchdown for Indiana and Jake Butt catching a 21-yard touchdown pass from Rudock. Michigan took the lead in the second overtime via a 25-yard touchdown pass from Rudock to Amara Darboh, and then managed to stop Indiana on a fourth-and-goal attempt from the two-yard line to win the game.Michigan-Indiana Box Score ESPN ESPN November 14, 2015 November 14, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763565 The victory against Indiana was Michigan's 20th consecutive victory against the Hoosiers. Michigan set a new season high in offense, totaling 581 yards during the game. Rudock's six touchdown passes set a new school record, surpassing the previous record of four. Rudock threw for over 300-yards in the second consecutive game, becoming the first Michigan quarterback to do so since Chad Henne in 2004. Rudock passed for 440 yards, setting a new career high for the second week in a row. Rudock's yardage was the third-highest single-game total in Michigan history. Rudock's 33 completions are tied for the second most in a game in Michigan history. Chesson's four touchdown receptions tied the school record, which was set by Derrick Alexander in 1992. Chesson set single-game career highs in receptions (10), receiving yards (207), and touchdowns (4). Chesson's four touchdown receptions marked the 14th time in Michigan history that a wide receiver recorded at least three touchdowns in one game, and the first time since Devin Funchess last season. Michigan's defense allowed a season-high 527 yards of offense during the game. Jourdan Lewis extended his record of pass break ups during the season to 20 in total, and leads the nation in pass breakups per game (2.0).Postgame Notes: #15 Michigan 48, Indiana 41 (2OT) CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 14, 2015 November 14, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111415aac.html At Penn State 2015 Penn State Nittany Lions football team Michigan at Penn State #14 Wolverines Nittany Lions 7 7 7 7 3 7 0 6 November 21 Beaver Stadium State College, Pennsylvania EST 12:05 3:25 107,418 45–49, Mix of clouds, sun, SE 6–10 MPH Ron Snodgrass Bob Wischusen, Brock Huard & Shannon Spake ABC Sources:Michigan–Penn State Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 16, 2015 November 16, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151116aaa.pdf November 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151123022730/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151116aaa.pdf dead yes 1 11:09 PSU Tyler Davis 23-yard field goal PSU 3–0 1 7:43 MICH Jake Butt 26-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 7–3 2 2:01 PSU Saeed Blacknall 25-yard pass from Christian Hackenberg (Tyler Davis Kick) PSU 10–7 2 0:51 MICH Amara Darboh 11-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 14–10 3 6:07 MICH Sione Houma 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 21–10 4 14:02 PSU Tyler Davis 24-yard field goal MICH 21–13 4 8:05 PSU Tyler Davis 18-yard field goal MICH 21–16 4 5:12 MICH De'Veon Smith 1-yard run (Kenny Allen Kick) MICH 28–16 yes Following its game against Indiana, Michigan played its final road game against Penn State. Michigan won the previous meeting by a score of 18–13.Michigan edges Penn State to stop skid ESPN ESPN December 4, 2014 October 11, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547948 Michigan defeated Penn State, 28–16.No. 14 Michigan Stifles Penn State for Ninth Victory CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 21, 2015 November 21, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112115aaa.html Penn State opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 23-yard field goal from Tyler Davis, but Michigan took the lead with a 26-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to Jake Butt. Penn State regained the lead in the second quarter with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Christian Hackenberg to Saeed Blacknail, but Michigan responded with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Rudock to Amara Darboh, which made the score 14–10 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan added the only score in the third quarter with a one-yard touchdown run from Sione Houma, which extended Michigan's lead to 11 points. Penn State reduced Michigan's lead to five points in the fourth quarter with two field goals from Davis, one from 24-yards, and one from 18-yards. Michigan added the final points of the game in the fourth quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from De'Veon Smith.Michigan-Penn State Box Score ESPN ESPN November 21, 2015 November 21, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763574 Michigan won at Beaver Stadium for the first time since 2006; it had lost the previous three times when traveling to Penn State. Michigan also became the first team this season to defeat Penn State at home. Jake Rudock became the first quarterback in Michigan history to throw for at least 250 yards in three consecutive games. Michigan's offensive line held Penn State to only two sacks. The Nittany Lions came into the game having the most sacks in Division I FBS and had averaged 4.2 sacks per game. Michigan has allowed the opposition only 25 red-zone chances, the fewest in FBS. Jourdan Lewis added to his Michigan single-season record with one more pass breakup, giving him 21 on the year.Postgame Notes: #14 Michigan 28, Penn State 16 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 21, 2015 November 21, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112115aad.html With the win, Michigan completed its first perfect Big Ten road season since 1997.Kornacki: U-M Matches '97 Squad with B1G Road Perfection CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Steve Kornacki November 21, 2015 November 21, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112115aac.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151124094206/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112115aac.html November 24, 2015 dead Vs. Ohio State 2015 Ohio State Buckeyes football team Ohio State at Michigan (The Game) #8 Buckeyes #12 Wolverines 7 7 14 14 0 10 0 3 November 28 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EST 12:06 p.m. 3:24 111,829 Low 40s, Mostly cloudy, N 5–10 MPH Jerry McGinn Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge & Holly Rowe ABC Sources:Ohio State–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 23, 2015 November 23, 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151123aaa.pdf November 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151124101551/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/release/release_20151123aaa.pdf dead yes 1 1:05 OSU J.T. Barrett 7-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) OSU 7–0 2 9:25 MICH Kenny Allen 25-yard field goal OSU 7–3 2 5:01 OSU Ezekiel Elliott 5-yard Run (Sean Nuernberger kick) OSU 14–3 2 1:00 MICH Jehu Chesson 5-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen Kick) OSU 14–10 3 12:21 OSU Jalin Marshall 25-yard pass from J.T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger Kick) OSU 21–10 3 1:45 OSU J.T. Barrett 13-yard Run (Sean Nuernberger kick) OSU 28–10 4 14:44 MICH Kenny Allen 27-yard field goal OSU 28–13 4 12:53 OSU Ezekiel Elliott 10-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) OSU 35–13 4 8:43 OSU J.T. Barrett 17-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) OSU 42–13 yes Following its road finale against Penn State, Michigan faced its arch-rivals, the Ohio State Buckeyes, in the 112th meeting of "The Game." Ohio State won the previous meeting by a score of 42–28.Michigan-Ohio State Box Score ESPN ESPN September 2, 2015 November 29, 2014 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547951 Prior to the game, Michigan retired six numbers that were previously a part of the "Michigan Legends" program. The numbers were 11 (worn by the Wistert Brothers—Al Wistert, Alvin Wistert, and Whitey Wistert), 21 (worn by Desmond Howard), 47 (worn by Bennie Oosterbaan), 48 (worn by Gerald Ford), 87 (worn by Ron Kramer), and 98 (worn by Tom Harmon). Howard's Number 21 jersey will officially be retired, as his was the only jersey of the six that was not formally retired at Michigan prior to the implementation of the legends program.Michigan Announces Plans to Retire Jerseys of Legends CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 28, 2015 July 28, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072815aab.html Ohio State defeated Michigan, 42–13.Wolverines Fall in Regular-Season Finale to No. 8 Ohio State CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 28, 2015 November 28, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112815aab.html Ohio State opened the scoring in the first quarter with a seven-yard touchdown run from J. T. Barrett, but Michigan responded with a 25-yard field goal by Kenny Allen. Ohio State extended its lead in the second quarter via a five-yard touchdown run from Ezekiel Elliott. Michigan responded with a five-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to Jehu Chesson, making the score 14–10 in favor of Ohio State at half-time. Ohio State responded with 14 unanswered points in the third quarter, via a 25-yard touchdown pass from Barrett to Jalin Marshall, and a 13-yard touchdown run from Barrett. Michigan responded in the fourth quarter with a 27-yard field goal by Allen. Ohio State added to its lead in the fourth quarter with 14 unanswered points via a 10-yard touchdown run from Elliott and a 17-yard touchdown run from Barrett.Ohio State-Michigan Box Score ESPN ESPN November 28, 2015 November 28, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763578 Jake Rudock became the first quarterback in Michigan history to throw for at least 250 yards in four consecutive games. With 2,739 passing yards this season, Rudock moved to fifth place among Michigan's all-time single-season leaders. With 620 receiving yards this season, Jake Butt moved to third place among Michigan's all-time single-season leaders in receiving yards by a tight end. The announced attendance of 111,829 marked the 265th consecutive game of more than 100,000 fans in attendance, and was the largest crowd of 2015.Postgame Notes: #8 Ohio State 42, #12 Michigan 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 28, 2015 November 28, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112815aac.html Vs. Florida 2016 Citrus Bowl (January) 2015 Florida Gators football team Michigan vs. Florida(Citrus Bowl) #17 Wolverines #19 Gators 7 10 14 10 7 0 0 0 January 1 Orlando Citrus Bowl Orlando, Florida EST 1:06 3:19 63,113 83°F, Partly cloudy, W 5 MPH Duane Heydt Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham & Jerry Punch ABC Sources:Michigan to Face Florida in 2016 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 6, 2015 December 6, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120615aaa.html yes 1 5:54 MICH Drake Johnson 5-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 7–0 1 1:58 UF Treon Harris 2-yard pass from Antonio Callaway (Neil MacInnes kick) Tie 7–7 2 8:49 MICH Jehu Chesson 31-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 14–7 2 1:01 MICH Kenny Allen 21-yard field goal MICH 17–7 3 8:47 MICH Grant Perry 3-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 24–7 3 3:48 MICH Sione Houma 1-yard run (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 31–7 4 12:32 MICH Drake Johnson 8-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Kenny Allen kick) MICH 38–7 2 6:42 MICH Kenny Allen 25-yard field goal MICH 41–7 yes On December 6, Michigan was selected to play in the Citrus Bowl against the Florida Gators. Michigan won the previous meeting, in the 2008 Capital One Bowl, by a score of 41–35. This was Michigan's 44th bowl game appearance, and fifth appearance in the Citrus Bowl. Michigan dominated Florida, winning 41–7.Stellar Seniors Lead Wolverines to Citrus Bowl Triumph CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 1, 2016 January 1, 2016 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010116aaa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160104164506/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010116aaa.html January 4, 2016 dead Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a four-yard touchdown run from Drake Johnson. Florida responded with a two-yard touchdown pass from Antonio Callaway to Treon Harris, but that would be its only score of the game, as Michigan responded with 34 unanswered points. Michigan regained the lead in the second quarter with a 31-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to Jehu Chesson, and then added a 21-yard field goal from Kenny Allen, making the score 17–7 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan added to its lead in the third quarter via a three-yard touchdown pass from Rudock to Grant Perry and a two-yard touchdown run from Sione Houma, making the score 31–7 after three quarters. Michigan added ten more points in the fourth quarter via an eight-yard touchdown pass from Rudock to Johnson, before Allen added the final points of the game via a 25-yard field goal.Michigan-Florida Box Score ESPN ESPN January 1, 2016 January 1, 2016 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400852735 Rudock was named the game MVP, as voted by the media. Jake Rudock became the first quarterback in Michigan history to throw for at least 250 yards in five consecutive games. Rudock completed 20-of-31 passes for 278 yards and three touchdowns, becoming just the second Michigan quarterback to throw for 3,000 yards in a single season, following John Navarre in 2003. Rudock finished his season ranked No. 2 in single-season passing yards (3,017) and No. 1 in single-season completion percentage (64 percent). With three receptions for 34 yards, tight end Jake Butt finishes the season ranked No. 2 in single-season receptions (51) by a Michigan tight end and No. 3 in receiving yards by a tight end (654). Michigan's 41 points marked the most that Florida had allowed this season. The win marked Michigan's second-largest scoring margin in a bowl game since the 1948 Rose Bowl (49–0 win over USC). The largest since that game came in a 42–7 win over NC State in the 1994 Hall of Fame Bowl. The attendance of 63,113 was the highest Citrus Bowl attendance figure since the 2008 Capital One Bowl, also between Michigan and Florida.Postgame Notes: #17 Michigan 41, #19 Florida 7 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 1, 2016 January 1, 2016 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010116aaf.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160120225952/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010116aaf.html January 20, 2016 dead Roster 2015 Michigan Wolverines y Wilton Speight 3 QB SO y De'Veon Smith 4 RB J y John O'Korn 5 QB J y Brian Cleary 6 QB S Shane Morris 7 QB J y Tyrone Wheatley Jr. 8 TE F y Grant Perry 9 WR F Da'Mario Jones 10 WR J Zach Gentry 10 QB F y Alex Malzone 12 QB F Matt Thompson 13 QB SO Drake Harris 14 WR SO Jake Rudock 15 QB RS y Garrett Moores 16 QB J Jack Wangler 16 WR J Freddy Canteen 17 WR SO Antonio Whitfield 18 RB J Henry Poggi 19 TE SO Drake Johnson 20 RB S Karan Higdon 22 RB F y Joe Hewlett 22 RB SO Jordan Glasgow 23 RB F y Kevin Gross 24 RB F Derrick Green 27 RB J y Derrick Green (American football) Ross Douglas 29 RB J y Ross Douglas (American football) Joe Beneducci 30 FB SO Ty Isaac 32 RB J y Wyatt Shallman 33 RB J Deyanco Hardwick 34 FB SO Joe Kerridge 36 FB RS y C Bobby Henderson 37 FB S Sione Houma 39 FB S y Kenneth Sloss 40 WR J Nick Volk 40 FB SO Brian Cole II 41 WR F y Chase Winovich 44 TE SO y Greg Froelich 51 OL J Mason Cole 52 OL SO y David Dawson 55 OL J William Coleman 57 OL F Patrick Kugler 57 OL J Graham Glasgow 61 OL RS y Blake Bars 62 OL S Ben Pliska 63 OL S Kyle Kalis 67 OL S y Nolan Ulizio 70 OL F Ben Braden 71 OL S y Logan Tuley-Tillman 72 OL J Jon Runyan Jr. 75 OL F y Juwann Bushell-Beatty 76 OL SO y Grant Newsome 77 OL F y Erik Magnuson y 78 OL S Khalid Hill 80 TE J Michael Jocz 81 TE J Amara Darboh 82 WR S y Jaron Dukes 83 WR J A.J. Williams 84 TE S Maurice Ways 85 WR SO Jehu Chesson 86 WR S y Jake Butt 88 TE J y Jack Dunaway 88 TE F Brad Anlauf 89 WR S Ian Bunting 89 TE RFR y Desmond Morgan 3 LB RSr y Reuben Jones 4 DE F Jabrill Peppers 5 S SO y Keith Washington 6 DB F Shelton Johnson 7 DE F Channing Stribling 8 CB J y Mike McCray 9 LB SO y Terry Richardson 13 CB S Allen Gant 14 LB J James Ross 15 LB S Tyree Kinnel 17 DB F y Jared Wangler 19 LB SO Matt Mitchell 20 DB SO Jarrod Wilson 22 S S y Wayne Lyons 24 CB RS Dymonte Thomas 25 S J Jourdan Lewis 26 CB J y Chris Terech 27 LB F Travis Wooley 27 CB S Brandon Watson 28 DB SO y Brandon Watson (American football) Ross Douglas 29 DB J Reon Dawson 30 DB J Nick Benda 31 LB J Shaun Austin 32 S S Taco Charlton y 33 DE J Jeremy Clark 34 S J y Jeremy Clark (defensive back) Joe Bolden 35 LB S C y John Andrysiak 38 DB J Francois Montbrun 38 DB J Ben Gedeon 42 LB J y Chris Wormley 43 DL S y Delano Hill 44 DB J y Lano Hill Brady Pallante 45 DL SO Michael Wroblewski 46 LB J Anthony Dalimonte 49 CB J Tom Strobel 49 DE J Tommy Whitted 51 LB FR Royce Jenkins-Stone 52 LB S Mario Ojemudia 53 DE S Dan Liesman 54 LB S Garrett Miller 55 DL J Jameson Offerdahl 56 LB F Alex Kaminski 58 LB SO Noah Furbush 59 LB SO Willie Henry 69 DT S y Maurice Hurst Jr. 73 DT J y Bryan Mone 90 DT SO y Cheyenn Robertson 92 LB F Lawrence Marshall 93 DE SO Ryan Glasgow 96 DL J y Cody Zeisler 97 DE J Matt Godin 99 DT J Kyle Seychel 3 K/P F Blake O'Neill 12 P RS Andrew David 16 K F Ryan Tice 41 K/P F Scott Sypniewski 43 LS J Andrew Robinson 50 LS SO Kenneth Allen 91 K/P S http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mich-m-footbl-mtt.html September 21, 2015 Jim Harbaugh Tim Drevno (offensive coordinator / offensive line) D. J. Durkin (defensive coordinator / linebackers) John Baxter (special teams coordinator) Jedd Fisch (passing game coordinator / quarterbacks / wide receivers) Jay Harbaugh (tight ends) Greg Jackson (secondary) Greg Mattison (defensive line) Kevin Tolbert (strength and conditioning) Tyrone Wheatley (running backs) Mike Zordich (secondary) Matt Doherty (recruiting coordinator) Chris Partridge (recruiting coordinator) T. J. Weist (Senior Offensive Analyst) Matt Barnes (defensive analyst) Erik Campbell (Recruiting Operations) Rick Finotti (director of football operations) Zach Eisendrath (director of Internal Communications and operations) Gwendolyn Bush (director Of Player Development) Derron Montgomery (wide receiver/graduate assistant) Al Netter (offensive graduate assistant) Joe Hastings (defensive graduate assistant) Drew Terrell (offensive graduate assistant) Michael Switzer (offensive analyst) Albert Karschnia (Operations Assistant) Erin Cronyn (Operations Intern) Katie Giarmo (Recruiting Intern) http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/coaches-m-footbl.html 2015 Michigan Football Coaching Staff CBS Interactive January 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20110112195203/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/coaches-m-footbl.html January 12, 2011 dead mdy-allhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mich-m-footbl-mtt.html 2015 Michigan Football Roster January 25, 2015 CBS Interactive MGoBlue May 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110513060939/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mich-m-footbl-mtt.html dead Awards and honors Weekly AwardsPlayerAwardDate AwardedRef. Jourdan Lewis Big Ten Defensive Player of the WeekOctober 12, 2015Lewis, Peppers, Chesson Claim Big Ten Weekly Accolades CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 12, 2015 October 12, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101215aae.html Jehu Chesson Special Teams Player of the Week Jabrill Peppers Co-Freshman of the Week Jourdan Lewis Jim Thorpe Player of the Week October 14, 2015Lewis Named Jim Thorpe Player of the Week CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 14, 2015 October 14, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101415aac.html Jabrill Peppers Big Ten Freshman of the Week November 2, 2015Peppers Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 2, 2015 November 2, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110215aaa.html Jake Butt John Mackey Tight End of the Week November 11, 2015Butt Named John Mackey Tight End of the Week CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 11, 2015 November 11, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111115aaa.html Jake RudockCo-Big Ten Offensive Player of the WeekNovember 16, 2015Rudock, Chesson Share Big Ten Weekly Offensive Honor CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 16, 2015 November 16, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111615aac.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151117144508/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111615aac.html November 17, 2015 dead Jehu Chesson Individual AwardsPlayerAwardRef. Jabrill Peppers Thompson-Randel El Big Ten Freshman of the YearLewis, Peppers Lead Big Ten Defensive Yearly Honors CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2015 November 30, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/113015aaa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151204033449/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/113015aaa.html December 4, 2015 dead Jake Butt Kwalick-Clark Tight End of the YearButt Earns Big Ten Tight End of the Year Honors CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 1, 2015 December 1, 2015 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120115aab.html All-American Player AP AFCA FWAA TSN WCFF Athlon CBS Scout SI.com USAT Jourdan Lewis 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 Jake Butt 2 2 2 1 2 1 Jabrill Peppers 2 2 2 All-Big TenPlayerPositionCoachesMedia Jourdan Lewis DB 1 1 Jabrill Peppers DB 1 1 Jake Butt TE 1 1 Jehu Chesson WR 1 Hon. Jabrill Peppers 1 PR 2Hon. Erik Magnuson OT 3 3 Chris Wormley DL 3Hon. Kenny Allen Kenny Allen (American football) KHon. 3 Kyle Kalis OG Hon. 3 Joe Bolden LBHon.Hon. Ryan Glasgow DLHon.Hon. Willie Henry DLHon.Hon. Desmond Morgan LBHon.Hon. Blake O'Neill 1 PHon.Hon. Ben Braden OG Hon. Hon. Mason Cole C Hon. Hon. Amara Darboh WR Hon. Hon. Graham Glasgow OG Hon. Hon. Jake Rudock QB Hon. Hon. De'Veon Smith RB Hon. – Jarrod Wilson DBHon.– Royce Jenkins-Stone 1 LB– Hon. Jourdan Lewis 1 KR– Hon.Hon. = Honorable mention. Reference:http://btn.com/2015/12/01/view-2015-all-big-ten-offensive-team-individual-award-winners/ View 2015 All-Big Ten Offensive Team & individual award winners BTN.com Brent Yarina December 1, 2015http://btn.com/2015/11/30/view-2015-all-big-ten-defensive-team-individual-award-winners/ View 2015 All-Big Ten Defensive Team & individual award winners BTN.com Brent Yarina November 30, 2015 2016 NFL draft Three Wolverines were selected in the 2016 NFL draft.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042916aaa.html Glasgow Drafted by Lions in Third Round of NFL Draft 2016-05-02 2016-04-29 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160503082920/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042916aaa.html May 3, 2016 deadhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/043016aac.html Henry Chosen in Fourth Round of NFL Draft by Baltimore 2016-05-02 2016-04-30 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.comhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/043016aah.html Rudock Joins Glasgow Following Sixth-Round Selection by Lions 2016-05-02 2016-04-30 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com 250pt 2016 yes 3 95 Detroit Lions Graham Glasgow C 2015 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 2016 yes 4 132 Baltimore Ravens Willie Henry DT 2015 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 2016 6 191 Detroit Lions Jake Rudock QB 2015 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes References External links Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Category:Citrus Bowl champion seasons Michigan Wolverines football