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2013 Michigan Wolverines football team
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American college football season
August 2023
February 2026
2013 Michigan Wolverines football Michigan Wolverines logo.svg 150 Big Ten Conference Legends Division Big Ten 7–6 3–5 Brady Hoke 3rd Al Borges 3rd Pro-style Greg Mattison 5th 4–3 Jeremy Gallon Taylor Lewan Courtney Avery Cameron Gordon Jake Ryan Michigan Stadium Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl L Lost 14–31 vs. Kansas State
The 2013 Michigan Wolverines football team, also known as Team 134 in reference to the 134th year of the Michigan football program, represented the University of Michigan in the sport of college football during the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolverines played in the Legends Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The team was led by head coach Brady Hoke, who was in his third season.
Michigan began the year with five consecutive victories, including a 41–30 victory over rival Notre Dame in just the second night game in Michigan Stadium history. The game set the all-time record for largest crowd attending an American football game at 115,109. However, in their sixth game, the Wolverines were upset on the road by unranked Penn State in four overtimes. Michigan went on to lose five of their final six games, eventually dropping out of the AP poll, ending with a loss to Kansas State in the 2013 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. The season ended with a record of 7–6 overall, 3–5 in conference play.
The Wolverines were led on offense by quarterback Devin Gardner, who led the team with 2,960 passing yards and 32 total touchdowns (22 passing and 11 rushing). Wide receiver Jeremy Gallon finished second in the Big Ten with 1,373 receiving yards.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-ten/2013.html 2013 Big Ten Conference Year Summary Sports-Reference.com April 29, 2019
Preseason
The 2012 team compiled an 8–5 record under second-year head coach Brady Hoke and faced South Carolina in the Outback Bowl, losing 33–28 on a last-minute touchdown. Michigan lost four games to teams that were ranked in the top ten of the AP Poll.
On March 20, the team announced that returning starting linebacker Jake Ryan suffered a torn ACL and was listed as out indefinitely.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/032013aab.html U-M Linebacker Jake Ryan Out Indefinitely with Torn ACL March 20, 2013 March 20, 2013 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130323090644/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/032013aab.html dead On April 1, the team announced that backup quarterback Russell Bellomy had also suffered a torn ACL and would be out indefinitely.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/040113aad.html U-M Quarterback Bellomy Out Indefinitely with Torn ACL April 1, 2013 April 22, 2013 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com May 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130501065230/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/040113aad.html dead On May 7, the team announced that punter Will Hagerup had been reinstated to the team following a suspension for a violation of team rules, but would sit out the season.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050713aab.html Hagerup Reinstated to Team, Will Sit Out 2013 Season May 7, 2013 May 7, 2013 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com June 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130601035528/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050713aab.html dead On August 21, the team announced that wide receiver Amara Darboh would miss the season with a foot injury.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082113aad.html Wide Receiver Darboh to Miss 2013 Season with Injury August 21, 2013 August 21, 2013 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130826031159/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082113aad.html dead
Michigan returns 13 out of 22 starters — six on offense and seven on defense. Michigan will be forced to replace captains quarterback Denard Robinson and safety Jordan Kovacs, as well as starters defensive end Craig Roh, linebacker Kenny Demens, defensive tackle Will Campbell, cornerback J.T. Floyd, center Elliott Mealer, offensive guards Patrick Omameh and Ricky Barnum, tight end Mike Kwiatkowski, and wide receiver Roy Roundtree. Back-up running back Vincent Smith also departed due to graduation. Taylor Lewan, however, decided to return for his senior season.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010913aaa.html Lewan Will Return for Fifth Season at Michigan January 9, 2013 January 9, 2013 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130113050236/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010913aaa.html dead
Recruiting
Recruits
Michigan's recruiting class was ranked No. 2 by Scout, No. 5 by Rivals, and No. 6 by ESPN.http://michigan.scout.com/a.z?s=162&p=9&c=14&yr=2013 2013 Team Rankings February 6, 2013 Scout Scout.comhttps://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/teamrank/2013/all/all 2013 Team Rankings February 6, 2013 Yahoo Rivals.comhttp://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/classrankings?classyear=2013 https://archive.today/20130411013714/http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/classrankings?classyear=2013 dead April 11, 2013 2013 Team Rankings February 6, 2013 ESPN The program received 27 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 6, 2013.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020613aax.html 21 Signees, Six Early Enrollees Give Michigan 27 in Recruiting Class February 6, 2013 July 6, 2013 MGoBlue.com CBS Interactive July 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130701212210/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020613aax.html dead
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Kyle Bosch OL Wheaton, Illinois St. Francis H.S. 6 5 282.5 – February 18, 2012 4 4 83
Jake Butt TE Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington H.S. North 6 6 227.5 – February 19, 2012 4 4 83
Taco Charlton DE Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington H.S. Central 6 6 237.5 4.8 February 18, 2012 3 4 84
David Dawson OL Detroit, Michigan Cass Tech H.S. 6 4 290 5.5 December 15, 2012 4 4 84
Reon Dawson DB Trotwood, Ohio Trotwood-Madison H.S. 6 2 175 4.4 January 14, 2013 3 3 77
Ross Douglas DB Avon, Ohio Avon H.S. 5 10.5 189 4.41 July 24, 2012 3 4 80
Jaron Dukes WR Columbus, Ohio Marion Franklin H.S. 6 4 198.5 4.6 February 22, 2012 4 3 83
Chris Fox OL Parker, Colorado Ponderosa H.S. 6 5.5 291 – February 18, 2012 4 4 83
Ben Gedeon LB Hudson, Ohio Hudson H.S. 6 2.5 207.5 4.6 April 10, 2012 4 4 82
Derrick Green RB Richmond, Virginia Hermitage H.S. 5 11.5 220 4.4 January 26, 2013 5 5 87
Delano Hill S Detroit, Michigan Cass Tech H.S. 6 0.5 191.5 – December 15, 2012 4 4 79
Khalid Hill TE Detroit, Michigan Crockett H.S. 6 2.5 232.5 5.0 February 6, 2012 3 3 79
Maurice Hurst Jr. DT Westwood, Massachusetts Xaverian 6 2 302.5 – June 2, 2012 4 3 77
Da'Mario Jones WR Westland, Michigan John Glenn H.S. 6 2 185 4.4 October 31, 2012 3 3 78
Patrick Kugler OL Wexford, Pennsylvania North Allegheny H.S. 6 4.5 275 5.1 February 25, 2012 5 4 84
Jourdan Lewis CB Detroit, Michigan Cass Tech H.S. 5 9.5 159.5 4.7 February 18, 2012 4 4 84
Mike McCray LB Trotwood, Ohio Trotwood-Madison H.S. 6 3 225 4.6 March 6, 2012 4 4 84
Shane Morris QB Warren, Michigan De La Salle H.S. 6 2.25 192.5 4.6 May 10, 2011 5 4 84
Henry Poggi DT Baltimore, Maryland Gilman School 6 4 260 4.7 June 4, 2012 4 4 82
Dan Samuelson OL Plymouth, Indiana Plymouth H.S. 6 5 277.5 5.3 January 12, 2013 4 3 75
Wyatt Shallman RB Novi, Michigan Detroit Catholic Central H.S. 6 3 245 – February 18, 2012 4 4 79
De'Veon Smith RB Warren, Ohio Howland H.S. 5 11 202.5 – March 17, 2012 4 3 81
Channing Stribling DB Matthews, North Carolina Butler H.S. 6 2 170.5 4.53 June 21, 2012 3 3 77
Scott Sypniewski LS Ottawa, Illinois Marquette H.S. 6 1 230 – June 6, 2012 2 2 67
Dymonte Thomas DB Alliance, Ohio Marlington H.S. 6 1 177.5 4.515 September 11, 2011 5 4 84
Logan Tuley-Tillman OL Peoria, Illinois Manual H.S. 6 7 323 – February 19, 2012 4 4 84
Csont'e York WR Harper Woods, Michigan Chandler Park Academy 6 2.5 182.5 – June 10, 2012 3 3 76
yes 2013 2013 Michigan Football Commitment List 2013 Michigan Football Commits ESPN michigan 162 130 2 5 6 February 6, 2013
Schedule
2013 AP Eastern August 31 3:30 p.m. w y 17 Central Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI BTN 59–9 112,618 Boxscore: #17 Michigan 59, Central Michigan 9 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 31, 2013 September 1, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/083113aaa.html September 7 8:00 p.m. w y 17 Notre Dame 14 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry, College GameDay ESPN 41–30 115,109‡ Boxscore: #17 Michigan 41, #14 Notre Dame 30 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 7, 2013 September 7, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/090813aaa.html September 14 12:00 p.m. w y 11 Akron Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI BTN 28–24 107,120 Boxscore: #11 Michigan 28, Akron 24 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 14, 2013 September 14, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/091413aaa.html September 21 8:00 p.m. w y y 15 UConn Rentschler Field East Hartford, CT ABC 24–21 42,704 Boxscore: #15 Michigan 24, Connecticut 21 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 21, 2013 September 22, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/092213aaa.html October 5 3:30 p.m. w y 19 Minnesota Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug ABC, ESPN2 42–13 111,079 Boxscore: #19 Michigan 42, Minnesota 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 5, 2013 October 7, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/100513aaa.html October 12 5:00 p.m. l y 18 Penn State Beaver Stadium State College, PA rivalry ESPN 40–43 4OT 107,884 Boxscore: Penn State 43, #18 Michigan 40 (4OT) CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 12, 2013 October 14, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/101213aaa.html October 19 3:30 p.m. w 24 Indiana Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI BTN 63–47 109,503 Boxscore: Michigan 63, Indiana 47 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 19, 2013 October 19, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/101913aaa.html November 2 3:30 p.m. l y 23 Michigan State 24 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI rivalry ABC 6–29 76,308 Boxscore: #24 Michigan State 29, #23 Michigan 9 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 2, 2013 November 4, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/110213aab.html November 9 3:30 p.m. l Nebraska Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ABC 13–17 112,204 Boxscore: Nebraska 17, Michigan 13 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 9, 2013 November 10, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/110913aaa.html November 16 3:30 p.m. w y Northwestern Ryan Field Evanston, IL rivalry BTN 27–19 3OT 47,330 Boxscore: Michigan 27, Northwestern 19 (3OT) CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 16, 2013 November 17, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/111613aaa.html November 23 12:00 p.m. l y Iowa Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA BTN 21–24 65,708 Boxscore: Iowa 24, Michigan 21 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 23, 2013 November 24, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/112313aaa.html November 30 12:00 p.m. l Ohio State 3 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI The Game ABC 41–42 113,511 Boxscore: #3 Ohio State 42, Michigan 41 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 30, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/113013aaa.html December 28 10:15 p.m. l y y Kansas State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl ESPN 14–31 53,284 Boxscore: Kansas State 31, Michigan 14 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 28, 2013 December 30, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/122913aaa.html
2013 Michigan Football Schedule CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/mich-m-footbl-sched-2013.html November 30, 2013 January 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140101071532/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/mich-m-footbl-sched-2013.html dead
‡ New Michigan Stadium attendance record, former NCAA attendance record (September 7, 2013 – September 10, 2016)
Rankings
Michigan began the season ranked No. 17 in both the AP and Coaches' Polls,2013 NCAA Football Rankings – Preseason https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/week/1 ESPN September 15, 2013 and remained there following its week one victory over Central Michigan.2013 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 2 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/week/2 ESPN September 15, 2013 Michigan rose to No. 11 in the AP Poll and No. 12 in the Coaches' Poll after its victory over Notre Dame,2013 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 3 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/week/3 ESPN September 15, 2013 but fell to No. 15 in the AP Poll and No. 14 in the Coaches' Poll following its narrow victory over Akron,2013 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 4 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/week/4 ESPN September 15, 2013 and then fell again to No. 18 in the AP Poll and No. 17 in the Coaches' Poll following its narrow victory over Connecticut.2013 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 5 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings ESPN September 22, 2013
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*Source: ESPN.com: 2013 NCAA Football Rankingshttps://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings 2013 NCAA Football Rankings ESPN November 6, 2012
Game summaries
Vs. Central Michigan
2013 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
Central Michigan vs. Michigan Chippewas #17 Wolverines 3 3 0 3 14 21 21 3 August 31 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:42 p.m. 3:10 112,618 82 F, Cloudy, W 12 mph on Mike Cannon Matt Devlin, Glen Mason & Lisa Byington BTN
Sources:Central Michigan–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 28, 2013 August 26, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130826aaa.pdf September 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927110056/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130826aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 12:56 MICH Joe Reynolds 30-yard blocked punt return (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 7–0
1 9:39 CMU Ron Coluzzi 23-yard field goal MICH 7–3
1 7:26 MICH Devin Gardner 22-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–3
2 14:56 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–3
2 8:13 CMU Ron Coluzzi 27-yard field goal MICH 21–6
2 2:04 MICH Jeremy Gallon 16-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 28–6
2 0:28 MICH Devin Gardner 4-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 35–6
3 0:19 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 42–6
3 10:25 MICH Derrick Green 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 49–6
3 10:25 MICH Thomas Rawls 5-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 56–6
3 2:58 CMU Ron Coluzzi 33-yard field goal (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 56–9
4 8:24 MICH Brendan Gibbons 30-yard field goal MICH 59–9 yes
To open the season, Michigan faced the Central Michigan Chippewas. This was the first meeting since 2006, when the game incurred a lightning delay, which was Michigan Stadium's first ever weather delay. Michigan won that game 41–17.http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262520130 https://archive.today/20130216033248/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262520130 dead February 16, 2013 Neither lightning nor CMU can stop Hart, No. 10 Michigan ESPN September 9, 2006 November 12, 2012 Starting safety Thomas Gordon was suspended for the game for a violation of team rules.@umichfootball status Twitter umichfootball August 31, 2013 September 1, 2014 https://twitter.com/umichfootball/status/373856626039480321
Michigan dominated the game, winning 59–9.Six Rushing TDs Knock Out Chippewas in 2013 Opener CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 1, 2013 August 31, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083113aaa.html September 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130901030218/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083113aaa.html dead Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter when Joe Reynolds returned a blocked punt 30 yards for a touchdown, but Central Michigan responded with a 23-yard field goal from Ron Coluzzi. Michigan ended the scoring in the first quarter with a Devin Gardner 22-yard touchdown run, making the score 14–3. Michigan outscored Central Michigan 21–3 in the second quarter. Fitzgerald Toussaint rushed one-yard for a touchdown before Coluzzi added another field goal for Central Michigan, this time from a distance of 27 yards. Michigan ended the scoring in the first half with a 21-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon and a four-yard touchdown run from Gardner, making the score 35–6 at halftime. Michigan outscored Central Michigan 21–0 in the third quarter via a two-yard touchdown run from Toussaint, a one-yard run from Derrick Green, and a five-yard touchdown run from Thomas Rawls, which made the score 56–6. The teams traded field goals in the fourth quarter, a 33-yard one from Coluzzi for Central Michigan and a 30-yard one from Brendan Gibbons for Michigan to end the scoring.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=332430130 Central Michigan-Michigan Box Score ESPN.com August 31, 2013 September 2, 2013
Michigan's 59 points were the most scored by a Michigan football team in its season opener since 1905—when Michigan defeated Ohio Wesleyan 65–0—and were also the most points scored against a team since Michigan defeated Massachusetts 63–13 in 2012. The blocked punt returned for a touchdown in the first quarter was Michigan's first blocked punt returned for a touchdown since 2009, when Brandon Graham returned one against Delaware State. Michigan's defense recorded four sacks, which matched the previous season's high against Ohio State. 27 freshman made their debuts for Michigan during the game.Postgame Notes: #17 Michigan 59, Central Michigan 9 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 31, 2013 September 1, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090113aaa.html September 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130901040059/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090113aaa.html dead Backup running back Drake Johnson suffered a torn ACL during the game and will miss the remainder of the season.U-M Running back Drake Johnson Out with Torn ACL CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 2, 2013 September 2, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090213aac.html September 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130907123207/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090213aac.html dead
Vs. Notre Dame
2013 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team
Notre Dame at Michigan (Michigan – Notre Dame rivalry game) #14 Fighting Irish #17 Wolverines 7 6 7 10 10 17 7 7 September 7 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 8:12 p.m. 3:30 115,109 77 F, Cloudy, NW 12 mph on David Epperley Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit & Heather Cox ESPN
Sources:CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Notre Dame-Michigan Pre-game Notes http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130902aaa.pdf September 2, 2013 September 2, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110709/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130902aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 9:00 MICH Brendan Gibbons 44-yard field goal MICH 3–0
1 5:35 MICH Jeremy Gallon 61-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 10–0
1 2:01 ND TJ Jones 4-yard pass from Tommy Rees (Kyle Brindza kick) MICH 10–7
2 14:05 ND Kyle Brindza 44-yard field goal TIE 10–10
2 8:43 MICH Devin Gardner 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 17–10
2 5:49 ND Kyle Brindza 24-yard field goal MICH 17–13
2 1:56 MICH Brendan Gibbons 38-yard field goal MICH 20–13
2 1:09 MICH Jeremy Gallon 12-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 27–13
3 4:55 ND Troy Niklas 20-yard pass from Tommy Rees MICH 27–20
3 1:54 MICH Jeremy Gallon 13-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 34–20
4 12:06 ND Stephon Tuitt 0-yard interception return (Kyle Brindza kick) MICH 34–27
4 9:15 ND Kyle Brindza 40-yard field goal MICH 34–30
4 4:18 MICH Drew Dileo 4-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 41–30 yes
Following its game against Central, Michigan hosted the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Notre Dame won the previous meeting 13–6.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322660087 Manti Te'o, defense drive Irish victory over Wolverines September 22, 2012 November 12, 2012 ESPN Billed as "Under the Lights II", this was the second night game in Michigan Stadium's history; the previous game also featured Notre Dame.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121212aab.html U-M to Face Notre Dame at Night, Honor Harmon as Football Legend December 12, 2012 December 12, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121215123812/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121212aab.html dead Tom Harmon was honored as a Michigan Football Legend, and his #98 jersey was unretired and given to quarterback Devin Gardner.Devin Gardner to wear No. 98 in honor of Tom Harmon Jerry Hinnen CBS Sports September 7, 2013 http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/23531137/devin-gardner-to-wear-no-98-in-honor-of-tom-harmon
Michigan won the game, 41–30.Legend to Legend: Gardner to Gallon Thrice Buries Irish CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 8, 2013 September 7, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083113aaa.html September 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130903230216/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083113aaa.html dead Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 44-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons and added a 61-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Jeremy Gallon to expand its lead to 10–0. Notre Dame answered with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Tommy Rees to T. J. Jones, making the score at the end of the first quarter 10–7 in favor of Michigan. Notre Dame tied the game in the second quarter with a 44-yard field goal from Kyle Brindza, but Michinga regained the via a two-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner. After Notre Dame cut Michigan's lead to four via a 24-yard field goal from Brindza, Michigan scored ten unanswered points to end the half—a Gibbons 38-yard field goal and a 12-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Gallon—making the score 27–13 at halftime. Notre Dame reduced Michigan's lead to seven points in the third quarter on a 20-yard touchdown pass from Rees to Troy Niklas, but Michigan regained its 14-point advantage with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Gallon. Notre Dame scored the first ten points of the fourth quarter via a Stephon Tuitt interception in the Michigan endzone for a touchdown and a Brindza 40-yard field goal, making the score 34–30 in favor of Michigan. Michigan, however, would score the final points of the game on a four-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Drew Dileo.Notre Dame-Michigan Box Score ESPN.com September 7, 2013 September 8, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=332500130
The game's announced attendance was 115,109, making it the largest crowd ever to watch an American football game (college or NFL). Gardner accounted for 376 yards of Michigan's offense, the ninth highest single-game performance by a Michigan player. The only two Michigan players to contribute more total yards in a single game are Denard Robinson and John Navarre. Wide receiver Jeremy Gallon caught eight passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 14 yards. Gallon's 184 receiving yards against Notre Dame is tied for the sixth highest single-game performance in Michigan history. On defense, cornerback Blake Countess had two interceptions for Michigan, the first two of his career, and became the first Michigan player to have two interceptions in a game since James Rogers against Purdue in 2010. Raymon Taylor recorded a career-high eleven tackles in the game. The win was Michigan's 400th victory at Michigan Stadium and improved its record against Notre Dame to 24–16–1. Gibbons' first-quarter field goal—his 15th straight made field goal attempt—broke the Michigan record for most consecutive field goals made. Remy Hamilton previously held the record. Stephen M. Ross, who donated $200 million to the University of Michigan earlier in the week, was named an honorary captain for the game.Postgame Notes: #17 Michigan 41, #14 Notre Dame 30 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 7, 2013 September 8, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090813aai.html October 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131001080745/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090813aai.html dead In recognition of his performance in the game, Gallon was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Week.Gallon Receives Big Ten, National Awards for Three-TD Performance CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 9, 2013 September 9, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090913aab.html September 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130912063105/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090913aab.html dead Gardner was named Davey O'Brien Quarterback of the Week and one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week for his 5 touchdown performance, which included a record-tying 4 passing touchdowns.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090913aaf.html Gardner Wins Davey O'Brien, Manning Weekly Accolades September 9, 2013 September 9, 2013 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130913012650/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090913aaf.html dead
References to chickens were a widely reported side story to the game. After Notre Dame announced one year earlier that it would terminate the rivalry after the 2014 season, Michigan head coach Brady Hoke said Notre Dame was "chickening out" of the rivalry.https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/9271478/notre-dame-fighting-irish-chickening-michigan-wolverines-rivalry-says-brady-hoke Brady Hoke calls out Notre Dame May 14, 2013 May 13, 2013 ESPN Rothstein, Michael When ESPN commentator Lee Corso made his pick for the game during the College GameDay show (which was in Ann Arbor for the game), he brought out several live chickens while picking Notre Dame to win the game, and fans in the background carried signs with poultry references, including "Cluck of the Irish."Explaining Michigan's chicken-themed win over Notre Dame Sandritter, Mark SB Nation September 8, 2013 September 8, 2013 https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/9/8/4706320/michigan-vs-notre-dame-chicken-dance At the end Michigan's 41–30 victory, in what Chantel Jennings of ESPN.com called the "Dig of the Day",Instant Analysis: U-M 41, Notre Dame 30 Jennings, Chantel ESPN.com September 7, 2013 September 8, 2013 https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/83299/instant-analysis-u-m-41-notre-dame-30 the speakers at Michigan Stadium loudly played the "Chicken Dance" as Michigan fans "danced in the stands."No. 17 Michigan beats No. 14 Notre Dame 41–30 Sports Illustrated September 8, 2013 September 7, 2013 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/gameflash/2013/09/07/53936/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130911040148/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/gameflash/2013/09/07/53936/index.html dead September 11, 2013Michigan serenades Notre Dame with the chicken dance after winning: The Wolverines take one final jab at Notre Dame Schwartz, Nick USA Today September 8, 2013 September 8, 2013 http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/09/michigan-serenaded-notre-dame-with-the-chicken-dance-after-winning/Notre Dame vs. Michigan 2013 game recap: Wolverines go chicken-dancing, 41–30 Jacobi, Adam September 8, 2013 September 8, 2013 Philly.com http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/SBNation_20130908_Notre_Dame_vs__Michigan_2013_game_recap__Wolverines_go_chicken-dancing__41-30.html
Vs. Akron
2013 Akron Zips football team
Akron at Michigan Zips #11 Wolverines 3 0 7 14 7 0 14 7 September 14 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 12:01 p.m. 3:19 107,120 65 F, Sunny, NW 12 mph on Dave Witvoet Kevin Kugler, Chuck Long & Lisa Byington BTN
Sources:CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Akron-Michigan Pre-game Notes http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130909aaa.pdf September 9, 2013 September 9, 2013 March 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140319075508/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130909aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 10:29 MICH Devin Funchess 48-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 7–0
1 2:59 AKR Robert Stein 45-yard field goal MICH 7–3
3 9:56 AKR Zach D'Oriazo 28-yard pass from Kyle Pohl (Robert Stein kick) AKR 10–7
3 8:13 MICH Devin Gardner 36-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–10
3 3:23 MICH Jehu Chesson 33-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–10
4 14:46 AKR Justin March 27-yard interception return (Robert Stein kick) MICH 21–17
4 4:10 AKR Tyrell Goodman 1-yard pass from Kyle Pohl (Robert Stein kick) AKR 24–21
4 2:49 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 28–24 yes
Following the game against Notre Dame, Michigan hosted the Akron Zips. This was the first meeting between the two teams.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Postgame Notes: #11 Michigan 28, Akron 24 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091413aag.html September 14, 2013 September 15, 2013 September 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928053709/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091413aag.html dead
Michigan avoided a massive upset with a goal line stand at the end of the game, ensuring a 28–24 victory.Michigan Staves Off Akron on Late TD, Goal-Line Stand CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 15, 2013 September 14, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091413aaa.html September 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927055525/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091413aaa.html dead Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 48-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Devin Funchess, but Akron responded with a 45-yard field goal from Robert Stein. Following a scoreless second quarter, Michigan led 7–3 at halftime. Akron opened the scoring in the third quarter with a 28-yard touchdown from Kyle Pohl to Zach D'Orazio, but Michigan responded with two touchdowns of its own—a Gardner 36-yard run and a 33-yard pass from Gardner to Jehu Chesson—giving Michigan a 21–10 lead. Akron responded with 14 points of its own—a Justin March 27-yard interception return for a touchdown and a one-yard touchdown pass from Pohl to Tyrell Goodman—to take a 24–21 lead. Michigan regained the lead and ended the scoring with a two-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint.Akron-Michigan Box Score ESPN.com September 14, 2013 September 15, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=332570130
Gardner recorded 103 rushing yards, which set a new career high. Brendan Gibbons missed a 45-yard field goal in the second quarter, which ended his streak of 16 consecutive made field goals. Blake Countess recorded his second straight game with an interception, while Jarrod Wilson recorded his first career interception. Akron became the 145th school to play Michigan in a football game, with Michigan's record improving to 116–25–4 in games when facing a new opponent.
At UConn
2013 UConn Huskies football team
Michigan at UConn #15 Wolverines Huskies 7 0 7 10 0 14 7 0 September 21 Rentschler Field East Hartford, Connecticut EDT 8:14 p.m. 3:16 42,704 71 F, Chance of rain, S 8 mph on Ed Ardito Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Shannon Spake ABC
Sources:Michigan–Connecticut Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 16, 2013 September 16, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130916aaa.pdf October 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131001053947/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130916aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 1:56 MICH Devin Gardner 17-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 7–0
2 3:54 UCONN Spencer Parker 11-yard pass from Chandler Whitmer (Chad Christen kick) Tie 7–7
2 1:47 UCONN Lyle McCombs 7-yard pass from Chandler Whitmer (Chad Christen kick) UCONN 14–7
3 13:39 UCONN Ty-Meer Brown 34-yard fumble return (Chad Christen kick) UCONN 21–7
3 5:37 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 35-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) UCONN 21–14
4 9:49 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 12-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) Tie 21–21
4 4:36 MICH Brendan Gibbons 21-yard field goal MICH 24–21 yes
Following its near-upset from Akron, Michigan traveled to East Hartford to face the Connecticut (UConn) Huskies. In the previous meeting in 2010—the rededication of Michigan Stadium—Michigan defeated Connecticut 30–10.Recap Week 1 UConn at Michigan http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302470130 September 4, 2010 September 4, 2010 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20100907042753/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302470130 September 7, 2010 dead
Michigan won its second close game in two weeks, scoring 17 unanswered points to defeat UConn 24–21 after falling behind 21–7 in the third quarter.Seventeen Unanswered Power U-M to Victory at UConn CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 22, 2013 September 21, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092213aaa.html September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130925035332/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092213aaa.html dead Michigan scored the only points of the first quarter via a Devin Gardner 17-yard touchdown. UConn responded with 14 unanswered points in the second quarter to take a 14–7 lead at halftime: an 11-yard touchdown pass from Chandler Whitmer to Spencer Parker and a seven-yard touchdown pass from Whitmer to Lyle McCombs. UConn opened the scoring in the third quarter when Ty-Meer Brown returned a Gardner fumble 34 yards for a touchdown, making the score 21–7 UConn. Michigan responded by scoring the final 17 points, a 35-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint in the third quarter, a 12-yard touchdown run from Toussaint in the fourth quarter, and a 21-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons, which also occurred in the fourth quarter.Michigan-UConn Box Score ESPN.com September 21, 2013 September 22, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=332640041
The attendance of 42,704 was the largest crowd in the history of Rentschler Field. Toussaint carried the ball 24 times for a total of 120 rushing yards, his first effort over 100 yards since the game against Ohio State in 2011. Frank Clark recorded two sacks in the game, his first multi-sack game of his career. Desmond Morgan recorded his first career interception, while Chris Wormley and Raymon Taylor both recorded their first career sacks. Michigan's defense only allowed 206 yards of total offense and held UConn to one successful third down conversion out of eleven attempts.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Postgame Notes: #15 Michigan 24, Connecticut 21 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092213aac.html September 22, 2013 September 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927055416/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092213aac.html dead
Vs. Minnesota
2013 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team
Minnesota at Michigan (Homecoming game/Little Brown Jug) Golden Gophers #19 Wolverines 7 0 3 3 7 7 14 14 October 5 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:36 2:56 111,079 75 F, Cloudy, SE 12 mph on Alex Kemp Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham & Jeannine Edwards ABC/ESPN2
Sources:Minnesota–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com September 30, 2013 September 30, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130930aaa.pdf June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610230423/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130930aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 10:36 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 8-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 7–0
1 :52 MINN Maxx Williams 7-yard pass from Mitch Leidner (Chris Hawthorne kick) TIE 7–7
2 1:25 MICH Devin Funchess 24-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–7
3 10:08 MICH Derrick Green 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–7
3 4:26 MINN Chris Hawthorne 44-yard field goal MICH 21–10
3 :11 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 12-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 28–10
4 10:07 MINN Chris Hawthorne 27-yard field goal MICH 28–13
4 2:36 MICH Devin Gardner 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 35–13
4 1:19 MICH Blake Countess 72-yard interception return (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 42–13 yes
After its trip to Connecticut, Michigan faced the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In the previous meeting, Michigan dominated Minnesota and won by a score of 35–13.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323080135 Devin Gardner, in for ailing Denard Robinson, has 3 TDs in Michigan win November 12, 2012 November 3, 2012 ESPN
Michigan again dominated Minnesota, winning 42–13.Devin² Helps Keep Little Brown Jug in Ann Arbor CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 7, 2013 October 5, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100513aaa.html October 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014183706/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100513aaa.html dead The teams traded touchdowns in the first quarter, with Michigan scoring on an eight-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint and Minnesota responding with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Mitch Leidner to Maxx Williams. Michigan scored the only points of the second quarter on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Devin Garder to Devin Funchess, giving Michigan a 14–7 lead at halftime. Michigan scored the first points of the third quarter on a two-yard touchdown run from Derrick Green, but Minnesota responded with a 44-yard field goal from Chris Hawthorne. Michigan responded with a 12-yard touchdown run from Toussaint. Minnesota opened the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 27-yard field goal from Hawthorne to make the score 28–13, but Michigan scored the final 14 points of the game via a two-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner and a 72-yard interception return for a touchdown from Blake Countess.Minnesota-Michigan Box Score ESPN October 5, 2013 October 7, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=332780130
The game was Michigan's first game without a turnover since its 2011 meeting with Minnesota, and the first time Gardner had started a game as a quarterback without throwing at least one interception.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323080135 Michigan routs Minnesota, which was without coach Jerry Kill October 7, 2013 October 5, 2013 ESPN Graham Glasgow replaced Jack Miller as the team's starting center, while Chris Bryant replaced Glasgow as the team's left guard. Michigan's offense did not attempt a pass during the first quarter of the game. Blake Countess's interception in the fourth quarter was his fourth of the season; he became the first Wolverine since Donovan Warren in 2009 to have four interceptions in a season.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Postgame Notes: #19 Michigan 42, Minnesota 13 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100513aak.html October 5, 2013 November 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131101095115/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100513aak.html dead
At Penn State
2013 Penn State Nittany Lions football team
Michigan at Penn State #18 Wolverines Nittany Lions 10 0 17 7 0 3 0 3 7 14 3 10 0 3 0 6 October 12 Beaver Stadium State College, Pennsylvania EDT 5:05 4:11 107,884 64 F, Sunny, E 7 mph on Todd Geerlings Joe Tessitore, Matt Millen & Maria Taylor ESPN
Sources:Michigan–Penn State Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 7, 2013 October 7, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131007aaa.pdf October 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131019061620/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131007aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 9:39 PSU Brandon Felder 12-yard pass from Christian Hackenberg (Sam Ficken kick) PSU 7–0
1 8:19 MICH Devin Funchess 59-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) TIE 7–7
1 :49 MICH Brendan Gibbons 47-yard field goal MICH 10–7
2 11:29 PSU Jesse James 20-yard pass from Christian Hackenberg (Sam Ficken kick) PSU14–10
2 7:06 PSU Brandon Felder 24-yard pass from Christian Hackenberg (Sam Ficken kick) PSU 21–10
3 14:50 MICH Frank Clark 24-yard fumble recovery (Brendan Gibbons kick) PSU 21–17
3 8:50 MICH Brendan Gibbons 38-yard field goal PSU 21–20
3 4:21 PSU Sam Ficken 45-yard field goal PSU 24–20
3 :28 MICH Jeremy Gallon 16-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 27–24
4 10:28 MICH Devin Funchess 37-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 34–24
4 6:35 PSU Sam Ficken 43-yard field goal MICH 34–27
4 :27 PSU Christian Hackenberg 1-yard run (Sam Ficken kick) TIE 34–34
2OT MICH Brendan Gibbons 25-yard field goal MICH 37–34
2OT PSU Sam Ficken 36-yard field goal TIE 37–37
4OT MICH Brendan Gibbons 40-yard field goal MICH 40–37
4OT PSU Bill Belton 2-yard run PSU 43–40 yes
Following its game against Minnesota, Michigan traveled to State College to face the Penn State Nittany Lions for the first time since 2010. In the previous meeting, Penn State won by a score of 41–31.http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=303030213 https://archive.today/20130730222302/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=303030213 dead July 30, 2013 Evan Royster's record-breaking day pushes Penn State past Michigan July 30, 2013 October 30, 2010 ESPN
Penn State won the game, defeating Michigan 43–40 after four overtime periods.Wolverines Unable to Put Away Penn State in Four-OT Loss CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 17, 2013 October 12, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101213aab.html October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017164555/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101213aab.html dead Penn State opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Christian Hackenberg to Brandon Felder. Michigan responded with a 59-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Devin Funchess and a 47-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons, which gave Michigan a 10–7 lead after the first quarter. Penn State responded in the second quarter with 14 unanswered points, via a 20-yard touchdown pass from Hackenberg to Jesse James and a 24-yard touchdown pass from Hackenberg to Felder, making the score 21–10 in favor of Penn State at halftime. Michigan responded with the first ten points of the third quarter. Frank Clark recovered a Penn State fumble and returned it 24 yards for a touchdown, while Gibbons added a 23-yard to make the score 21–20 in favor of Penn State. Penn State responded with a 45-yard field goal from Sam Ficken, but Michigan regained the lead via a 16-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon. In the fourth quarter, Michigan added to its lead with a 37-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Funchess, making the score 34–24. Penn State scored the next ten points—a 43-yard field goal from Ficken and a one-yard run from Hackenberg—to tie the game and send it to overtime. Neither team scored in the first overtime. In the second overtime, Gibbons kicked a 25-yard field goal for Michigan, but Penn State responded with a 36-yard field goal from Ficken. After neither team scored in the third overtime, Gibbons gave Michigan a three-point lead with a 40-yard field goal in the fourth overtime, but Penn State responded with a two-yard touchdown run from Bill Belton to win the game.Michigan-Penn State Box Score ESPN.com October 12, 2013 October 17, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=332850213
The game was the longest in Michigan football history, surpassing triple overtime victories against Michigan State in 2004 and Illinois in 2010. Devin Funchess recorded over 100 receiving yards for the second consecutive week. Frank Clark recorded two sacks and two fumble recoveries, as well as a defensive touchdown, giving Michigan its second consecutive week with a defensive touchdown. Jake Ryan played for the first time since his ACL injury in the spring. Brendan Gibbons recorded his 127th consecutive point after touchdown (PAT), setting a new Michigan record and passing JD Carlson in the process. Desmond Morgan recorded eight tackles during the game.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Postgame Notes: Penn State 43, Michigan 40 (4OT) http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101213aac.html October 17, 2013 October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017231901/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101213aac.html dead
Vs. Indiana
2013 Indiana Hoosiers football team
Indiana at Michigan Hoosiers Wolverines 7 10 23 7 14 14 14 21 October 19 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EDT 3:46 p.m. 3:38 109,503 53 F, Overcast, SW 15 mph on Jerry McGinn Matt Devlin, Glen Mason & Jon Jansen BTN
Sources:Indiana–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 17, 2013 October 14, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131014aaa.pdf October 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131019062135/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131014aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 10:28 IND Cody Latimer 59-yard pass from Nate Sudfeld (Mitch Ewald kick) IND 7–0
1 8:07 MICH Devin Gardner 13-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) TIE 7–7
1 4:33 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–7
2 7:02 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 7-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–7
2 5:59 IND Shane Wynn 33-yard pass from Tre Roberson (Mitch Ewald kick) MICH 21–14
2 :40 MICH Jeremy Gallon 21-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 28–14
2 :00 IND Mitch Ewald 50-yard field goal MICH 28–17
3 13:18 IND Kevin Coleman 2-yard run (Mitch Ewald kick) MICH 28–24
3 11:17 MICH Jeremy Gallon 50-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 35–24
3 9:27 IND Shane Wynn 5-yard pass from Tre Roberson (Mitch Ewald kick) MICH 35–31
3 6:17 IND Mitch Ewald 23-yard field goal MICH 35–34
3 4:06 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 42–34
3 2:56 IND Kofi Hughes 67-yard pass from Tre Roberson (Two-point conversion failed) MICH 42–40
4 13:40 MICH Devin Gardner 6-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 49–40
4 12:15 IND Tre Roberson 15-yard run (Mitch Ewald kick) MICH 49–47
4 6:01 MICH Devin Gardner 6-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 56–47
4 1:12 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 27-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 63–47 yes
After its trip to State College, Michigan hosted the Indiana Hoosiers for the first time since 2010. Michigan won the previous game by a score of 42–35.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302750084 Week 5 Box Score – Michigan at Indiana November 30, 2011 October 2, 2010 ESPN
The game turned into a shootout, with Michigan winning 63–47.Gallon of Records: Wolverines Win Shootout over Indiana CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 19, 2013 October 19, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101913aaa.html October 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131020130444/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101913aaa.html dead Indiana opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 59-yard touchdown pass from Nate Sudfeld to Cody Latimer. Michigan responded with a 13-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner and then took the lead via a two-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint. Michigan added to its lead in the second quarter via a seven-yard touchdown run from Toussaint, but Indiana responded with a 33-yard touchdown pass from Tre Roberson to Shane Wynn, cutting Michigan's lead to seven points. Michigan added a 21-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon, but as time expired in the half, Mitch Ewald kicked a 50-yard field goal, making the score 28–17 in favor of Michigan at halftime. The teams combined to score 37 points in the third quarter. Indiana cut Michigan's lead to four with a two-yard touchdown run from Tevin Coleman, but Michigan responded with a 50-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Gallon. Indiana answered with a five-yard touchdown pass from Roberson to Wynn and then reduced Michigan's lead to one point with a 23-yard field goal from Ewald. Michigan answered with a one-yard touchdown run from Toussaint, but Indiana responded with a 67-yard touchdown pass from Roberson to Kofi Hughes, making the score 42–40 in favor of Michigan. In the fourth quarter, Michigan responded with a six-yard touchdown run from Gardner, but Indiana answered with a 15-yard touchdown run from Tre Roberson. Michigan once again extended its lead to nine points with a six-yard touchdown run from Gardner and then ended the scoring with a 27-yard touchdown run from Toussaint.Indiana-Michigan Box Score ESPN.com October 19, 2013 October 19, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=332920130
Jeremy Gallon broke the single-game receiving record for both Michigan and the Big Ten Conference during the game, catching 14 passes for a total of 369 yards. Gardner broke Michigan's single game records for both passing yards (503) and total offense (584). Michigan's offense set a new school record for total yardage with 751 yards of offense, breaking the previous record of 727 yards against Delaware State in 2009. Thomas Gordon recorded his first two interceptions of the season during the game. With the win, Michigan became bowl eligible.Postgame Notes: Michigan 63, Indiana 47 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 19, 2013 October 19, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101913aae.html October 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131020131004/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101913aae.html dead
At Michigan State
2013 Michigan State Spartans football team
Michigan at Michigan State (Paul Bunyan Trophy) #23 Wolverines #24 Spartans 3 3 0 0 3 10 3 13 November 2 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, Michigan EDT 3:36 p.m. 3:17 76,306 46 F, Cloudy, NNE 9 mph on Bill LeMonnier Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge & Holly Rowe ABC
Sources:Michigan–Michigan State Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com October 30, 2013 October 28, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131028aaa.pdf November 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131102094819/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131028aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 10:38 MICH Matt Wile 49-yard field goal MICH 3–0
1 9:10 MSU Michael Geiger 40-yard field goal TIE 3–3
2 11:19 MSU Michael Geiger 44-yard field goal MSU 6–3
2 3:22 MICH Brendan Gibbons 39-yard field goal TIE 6–6
2 :23 MSU Bennie Fowler 13-yard pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger kick) MSU 13–6
3 9:54 MSU Michael Geiger 35-yard field goal MSU 16–6
4 10:31 MSU Connor Cook 1-yard run (Kick blocked) MSU 22–6
4 2:43 MSU Jeremy Langford 40-yard run (Michael Geiger kick) MSU 29–6 yes
Following its clash with Indiana, Michigan traveled to East Lansing to face its in-state rival, the Michigan State Spartans. Michigan won the previous game 12–10 on a last second field goal from Brendan Gibbons.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322940130 Michigan first to 900 wins after late field goal seals game ESPN November 12, 2011 October 20, 2011
Michigan State dominated the game, winning 29–6.U-M Loses Battle for Paul Bunyan at No. 24 Michigan State CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 2, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110213aab.html December 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131201050352/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110213aab.html dead Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 49-yard field goal from Matt Wile, but Michigan State responded with a field goal of its own—a 40-yard one from Michael Geiger. In the second quarter, Michigan State took the lead on a 44-yard field goal from Geiger, but Michigan responded with a 34-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons. Michigan State regained the lead on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Connor Cook to Bennie Fowler. After leading 13–6 at halftime, Michigan State scored all points that occurred after halftime. In the third quarter, Geiger added a 35-yard field goal to give Michigan State a 16–6 lead. In the fourth quarter, Michigan State added two touchdowns via a one-yard touchdown run from Connor Cook and a 40-yard touchdown run from Jeremy Langford.Michigan-Michigan State Box Score ESPN.com November 2, 2013 November 30, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=333060127
Michigan rushed for −48 yards, which was a school record for the lowest total rushing yards in a single game. Michigan fell to 35–24–2 when the two teams played games involving the Paul Bunyan Trophy.Postgame Notes: #24 Michigan State 29, #23 Michigan 6 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 2, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110213aaa.html December 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131201091245/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110213aaa.html dead
Vs. Nebraska
2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
Nebraska at Michigan Cornhuskers Wolverines 10 0 0 7 0 3 7 3 November 9 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EST 3:36 p.m. 3:04 112,204 55 F, Partly cloudy, SW 20 mph on John O'Neil Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Shannon Spake ABC
Sources:Michigan–Michigan State Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 4, 2013 November 4, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131104aaa.pdf November 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105045444/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131104aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 8:09 NEB Pat Smith 21-yard field goal NEB 3–0
1 2:50 NEB Ameer Abdullah 8-yard run NEB 10–0
2 11:47 MICH Brendan Gibbons 27-yard field goal NEB 10–3
3 9:56 MICH Devin Funchess 5-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) TIE 10–10
4 8:08 MICH Brendan Gibbons 40-yard field goal MICH 13–10
4 2:03 NEB Ameer Abdullah 5-yard pass from Tommy Armstrong, Jr. (Michael Geiger kick) NEB 17–13 yes
After its trip to East Lansing, Michigan hosted the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The previous meeting saw Michigan lose starting quarterback Denard Robinson to injury in the first half and it eventually lost the game 23–9.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102712aab.html Wolverines Lose for First Time in Conference Play at Nebraska November 12, 2012 October 29, 2012 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101032820/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102712aab.html dead
Nebraska defeated Michigan 17–13 in a low-scoring affair.Home Win Streak Comes to End in Loss to Huskers CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 10, 2013 November 9, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110913aab.html November 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131110221208/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110913aab.html dead Nebraska opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 21-yard field goal from Pat Smith and an eight-yard run from Ameer Abdullah. Michigan responded in the second quarter with a 27-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons, giving Nebraska a 10–3 lead at halftime. Michigan tied the game in the third quarter with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Devin Funchess, and then took the lead in the fourth quarter via a 40-yard field goal from Gibbons. Nebraska responded with a five-yard touchdown pass from Tommy Armstrong to Abdullah to win the game.Nebraska-Michigan Box Score ESPN.com November 9, 2013 November 30, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=333130130
The loss was Michigan's first at Michigan Stadium since Brady Hoke became the head coach in 2011. Both Dennis Norfleet and Chris Wormley recorded their first career fumble recoveries. The attendance of 112,204 marked the 250th consecutive game Michigan Stadium has seen crowds of over 100,000 people.
At Northwestern
2013 Northwestern Wildcats football team
Michigan at Northwestern Wolverines Wildcats 3 0 0 6 7 3 8 3 3 3 0 7 3 0 November 16 Ryan Field Evanston, Illinois EST 3:42 p.m. 3:39 47,330 53 F, Cloudy, S 15 mph on Bill LeMonnier Kevin Kugler, Glen Mason & J Leman BTN
Sources:Michigan–Northwestern Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 11, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131111aaa.pdf November 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131114033333/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131111aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 8:45 MICH Brendan Gibbons 25-yard field goal MICH 3–0
1 2:47 NW Jeff Budzien 40-yard field goal TIE 3–3
2 0:00 NW Jeff Budzien 22-yard field goal NW 6–3
3 2:35 NW Jeff Budzien 29-yard field goal NW 9–3
4 11:45 MICH Brendan Gibbons 28-yard field goal NW 9–6
4 0:00 MICH Brendan Gibbons 44-yard field goal TIE 9–9
1OT MICH Jake Butt 11-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 16–9
1OT NW Kain Colter 1-yard run (Jeff Budzien kick) TIE 16–16
2OT NW Jeff Budzien 36-yard field goal NW 19–16
2OT MICH Brendan Gibbons 29-yard field goal TIE 19–19
3OT MICH Devin Gardner 5-yard run (Devin Gardner rush) MICH 27–19 yes
Following its game against Nebraska, Michigan traveled to Evanston to face the Northwestern Wildcats. Michigan won the previous meeting 38–31 in overtime.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323150130 Michigan outlasts Northwestern for wild OT victory November 18, 2012 November 10, 2012 ESPN
Michigan stunned Northwestern with a last second field goal to tie the game, and then won in triple overtime by a score of 27–19.Triple-OT Thriller: Michigan Comes from Behind to Stun Wildcats CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 16, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110913aab.html December 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131201050401/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110913aab.html dead The teams traded field goals in the first quarter, with Michigan scoring first via a 25-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons, while Northwestern responded with a 40-yard field goal from Jeff Budzien. Northwestern scored the only points of the second quarter via a 22-yard field goal from Budzien and led 6–3 at halftime. Northwestern also scored the only points of the third quarter via a 29-yard field goal from Budzien to take a 9–3 lead. Michigan responded with two field goals from Brendan Gibbons—one from 28 yards and one from 44 yards, with the second one coming as time expired. The teams traded touchdowns in the first overtime, with Michigan scoring via an 11-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Jake Butt, while Kain Colter scored via a one-yard run for Northwestern. The teams traded field goals in the second overtime. Jeff Budzien kicked a 36-yard field goal for Northwestern, while Brendan Gibbons added a 29-yard field goal for Michigan. Michigan won the game in the third overtime via a 5-yard touchdown run from Gardner, converting a two-point attempt via a Gardner run, and then stopping Northwestern's offense during Northwestern's attempt.Michigan-Northwestern Box Score ESPN.com November 16, 2013 November 30, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=333200077
Michigan improved its record to 9–2 in games that were decided in overtime. Jake Butt's touchdown in the first overtime was his first career touchdown. Jeremy Gallon became the school's tenth player to record 1,000 receiving yards in a season and the first since Mario Manningham did so in 2007.Postgame Notes: Michigan 27, Northwestern 19 (3OT) CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 16, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111613aaf.html December 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131201045028/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111613aaf.html dead
At Iowa
2013 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
Michigan at Iowa Wolverines Hawkeyes 7 14 0 0 7 0 7 10 November 23 Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, Iowa EST 12:01 p.m. 3:15 65,708 18 F, Sunny, NNW 18 mph on Todd Geerlings Kevin Kugler, Glen Mason, & J Leman BTN
Sources:Michigan–Iowa Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 18, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131118aaa.pdf December 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203063124/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131118aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 13:19 MICH Brennan Beyer 7-yard interception return (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 7–0
1 3:39 IOWA CJ Fiedorowicz 5-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Mike Meyer kick) TIE 7–7
2 8:31 MICH A.J. Williams 2-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 14–7
2 :41 MICH Jeremy Gallon 9-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick) MICH 21–7
3 13:35 IOWA Tevaun Smith 55-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Mike Meyer kick) MICH 21–14
4 12:11 IOWA Mark Wesiman 9-yard run (Mike Meyer kick) TIE 21–21
4 6:02 IOWA Mike Meyer 34-yard field goal IOWA 24–21 yes
After its game against Northwestern, Michigan completed its road portion of the schedule against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Michigan dominated the previous meeting, winning 42–17, with Devin Gardner accounting for all six of Michigan's touchdowns.November 17, 2012 Denard Robinson starts at RB; Mich. loses Fitzgerald Toussaint in rout https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323220130 November 18, 2012 ESPN.com Associated Press
Iowa won the game by a score of 24–21.Seventeen-Point Iowa Second Half Haunts Wolverines in Defeat CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 23, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112313aaa.html December 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131201031332/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112313aaa.html dead Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a seven-yard interception return for a touchdown from Brennan Beyer, but Iowa responded with a five-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to CJ Fiedorowicz. Michigan scored the next fourteen points via a two-yard pass from Devin Gardner to A.J. Williams and a nine-yard pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon, giving Michigan a 21–7 lead at halftime. Iowa scored the next 17 points to win the game. In the third quarter, Jake Rudock completed a 55-yard touchdown pass to Tevaun Smith, cutting Michigan's lead to seven points. In the fourth quarter, Mark Weisman tied the game via a nine-yard touchdown run, and Mike Myer gave Iowa the victory with a 34-yard field goal.Michigan-Iowa Box Score ESPN.com November 23, 2013 November 30, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=333272294
The temperature at kickoff was 18 F. Frank Clark had 2.5 tackles for a loss, while Michigan intercepted three passes and had its third defensive touchdown of the season. Blake Countess recorded his fifth interception of the season, while Raymon Taylor recorded his fourth interception of the season.Postgame Notes: Iowa 24, Michigan 21 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 23, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112313aac.html December 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131201043122/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112313aac.html dead
Vs. Ohio State
2013 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
Ohio State at Michigan (The Game) #3 Buckeyes Wolverines 14 7 14 7 14 7 0 20 November 30 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Michigan EST 12:06 p.m. 3:32 113,511 37 F, Partly cloudy, S 12 mph on Mike Cannon Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, & Holly Rowe ABC
Sources:Ohio State–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 25, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131125aaa.pdf December 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203070822/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131125aaa.pdf dead
yes 1 9:24 MICH Devin Gardner 1-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 7–0
1 5:08 OHST Devin Smith 53-yard pass from Braxton Miller (Drew Basil kick) TIE 7–7
1 2:11 MICH Fitzgerald Toussaint 4-yard run (Matt Wile kick) MICH 14–7
1 :55 OHST Braxton Miller 53-yard run (Drew Basil kick) TIE 14–14
2 14:28 MICH Jeremy Gallon 17-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) MICH 21–14
2 1:03 OHST Braxton Miller 21-yard run (Drew Basil kick) TIE 21–21
3 6:59 OHST Braxton Miller 3-yard run (Drew Basil kick) OSU 28–21
3 1:05 OHST Jeff Heuerman 22-yard pass from Braxton Miller (Drew Basil kick) OSU 35–21
4 11:15 MICH Drew Dileo 11-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) OSU 35–28
4 5:01 MICH Jake Butt 2-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) TIE 35–35
4 2:20 OHST Carlos Hyde 1-yard run (Drew Basil kick) OSU 42–35
4 :32 MICH Devin Funchess 2-yard pass from Devin Gardner (pass failed) OSU 42–41 yes
Following its road finale against Iowa, Michigan faced Ohio State in the 110th meeting of "The Game". Ohio State won the previous edition 26–21.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323290194 Ohio State trumps Michigan to cap perfect 12–0 season ESPN November 24, 2012 November 26, 2012
Ohio State won a thrilling contest 42–41 after Michigan missed a go-ahead two-point conversion attempt with 32 seconds remaining in the game.Triple-OT Thriller: Michigan Comes from Behind to Stun Wildcats CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 30, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/113013aaa.html December 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131201030222/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/113013aaa.html dead The teams combined for 28 points in the first quarter. Michigan opened the scoring via a one-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner, but Ohio State responded with a 53-yard touchdown pass from Braxton Miller to Devin Smith. Michigan regained the lead via a four-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint, but Ohio State responded with a 53-yard touchdown run from Miller. Michigan regained the lead in the second quarter via a 17-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Jeremy Gallon, but Ohio State responded with a 21-yard touchdown run from Braxton Miller, making the score 21–21 at halftime. In the third quarter, Ohio State took the lead for the first time in the game, with Braxton Miller scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run. Ohio State added to its lead via a 22-yard touchdown pass from Miller to Jeff Heuerman, making the score 35–21 in favor of Ohio State at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Michigan responded with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Drew Dileo and a two-yard pass from Gardner to Jake Butt, which tied the score at 35. Ohio State regained the lead via a one-yard touchdown run from Carlos Hyde, but Michigan responded with a two-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Devin Funchess. Instead of attempting the extra point to send the game to overtime, Michigan decided to go for a two-point conversion to win the game in regulation. Gardner's pass was intercepted and Ohio State won its second consecutive game over Michigan.Ohio State-Michigan Box Score ESPN.com November 30, 2013 November 30, 2013 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=333340130
Devin Gardner completed 32 of his 45 attempted passes for 451 yards and four touchdowns. This was his second career game of over 400 passing yards; he is the only Michigan quarterback to have ever thrown for 400 passing yards in a single game. Gardner's 451 passing yards and Gallon's 175 receiving yards are the most passing and receiving yards ever recorded against Ohio State in the history of the rivalry.Postgame Notes: #3 Ohio State 42, Michigan 41 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com November 30, 2013 November 30, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/113013aad.html December 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131201034226/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/113013aad.html dead
Vs. Kansas State
2013 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
2013 Kansas State Wildcats football team
Michigan vs. Kansas State(Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl) Wolverines Wildcats 3 3 0 8 14 7 0 10 December 28 Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, Arizona EST 10:15 p.m. 3:03 53,284 61 F, High clouds, W 7 mph on Land Clark Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, & Shannon Spake/Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, & Joe Schad ESPN/ESPN Radio
Sources:Minnesota–Michigan Pre-game Notes CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 27, 2013 December 20, 2013 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131220aaa.pdf December 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131228061438/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20131220aaa.pdf dead
For its final game of the season, Michigan faced Kansas State in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. This was the first ever meeting between the two schools. This was Michigan's forty-third bowl game in its history, and the first time it had ever played in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. It was also the first time Michigan played in Arizona since the 1986 Fiesta Bowl, when Michigan defeated Nebraska 27–23.This Week in Michigan Football: Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 27, 2013 December 23, 2013 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122313aaa.html December 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131228094511/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122313aaa.html dead
Depth chart
Starters and backups against Central Michigan.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Depth Chart (Central Michigan) http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130826aaa.pdf September 2, 2013 13 September 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927110056/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130826aaa.pdf dead Following Drake Johnson's season-ending injury against Central Michigan, Derrick Green replaced him as the backup running back, while Thomas Rawls replaced Justice Hayes as the third-string running back.CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com Depth Chart (Notre Dame) http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130902aaa.pdf September 2, 2013 13 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110709/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/release/release_20130902aaa.pdf dead
Pro-Set 4-3 Yes No Yes Devin Gardner Shane Morris Brian Cleary Fitzgerald Toussaint Drake Johnson Justice Hayes Joe Kerridge Sione Houma Jeremy Gallon Joe Reynolds Jehu Chesson Jeremy Jackson Devin Funchess A.J. Williams Jake Butt Taylor Lewan Ben Braden Graham Glasgow Chris Bryant Jack Miller Joey Burzynski Kyle Kalis Joey Burzynski Michael Schofield Erik Magnuson James Ross Royce Jenkins-Stone Ben Gedeon Desmond Morgan Joe Bolden Mike McCray Cam Gordon Brennen Beyer Jake Ryan Jarrod Wilson Jeremy Clark Courtney Avery Thomas Gordon Josh Furman Dymonte Thomas SS Blake Countess Channing Stribling Raymon Taylor Delonte Hollowell Jourdan Lewis Keith Heitzman Matt Godin Quinton Washington Ondre Pipkins Jibreel Black Ryan Glasgow Willie Henry Frank Clark Mario Ojemudia Brendan Gibbons Matt Wile Matt Wile Dennis Norfleet/Drew Dileo Dennis Norfleet Jareth Glanda Drew Dileo 110 100 No
Awards
Fifth-year senior offensive tackle Taylor Lewan earned his second consecutive and Michigan's third consecutive Rimington-Pace Offensive lineman of the Year award and tight end Devin Funchess was selected as the Kwalick-Clark Tight end of the Year. Lewan earned first-team All-Big Ten Conference recognition from both the coaches and the media, while Funchess and Blake Countess were All-Conference first team by the media and second-team honors by the coaches. Jeremy Gallon was a second team selection by both the coaches and the media, while Frank Clark was recognized as second-team by the coaches and honorable mention by the media. Other honorable mention selections were Jibreel Black (coaches and media), Devin Gardner, Brendan Gibbons and Raymon Taylor (media) and Michael Schofield (coaches).http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120213aaa.html Lewan, Funchess Earn Top Big Ten Position Awards December 10, 2013 December 2, 2013 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131207103422/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120213aaa.html December 7, 2013 dead Following the season Gallon was selected team MVP.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120913aab.html Gallon Voted MVP, Others Honored at Football Bust December 10, 2013 December 9, 2013 CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com December 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131214041832/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120913aab.html dead
Lewan was a first team All-American selection by Sporting News, a second team selection by the Associated Press, CBSSports.com, Walter Camp Football Foundation, Sports Illustrated and a third team selection by Athlon Sports.http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2013-12-12/sporting-news-all-american-football-team/slide/11 OL Taylor Lewan, Michigan December 14, 2013 December 12, 2013 Sporting News https://web.archive.org/web/20131213215831/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2013-12-12/sporting-news-all-american-football-team/slide/11 December 13, 2013 dead mdy-allhttp://www.waltercamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-Walter-Camp-All-America-Team.pdf?23e1d7 Walter Camp Football Foundation Announces: 2013 All-America Team December 14, 2013 December 12, 2013 Walter Camp Football Foundationhttp://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-2013-postseason-all-america-team College Football's 2013 Postseason All-America Team December 15, 2013 December 12, 2013 Athlon Sports Communications Lassan, Stevenhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20131217/college-football-all-america-team/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131217224703/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20131217/college-football-all-america-team/ dead December 17, 2013 Jameis Winston, Aaron Donald lead SI.com's 2013 All-America Team December 17, 2013 December 17, 2013 Sports Illustrated Lassan, Stevenhttp://collegefootball.ap.org/article/ap-all-america-team-list AP All-America Team, List December 17, 2013 December 17, 2013 Associated Press May 20, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140520031222/http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/ap-all-america-team-list deadhttp://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24378716/winston-donald-lead-cbssportscom-2013-all-america-team Winston, Donald lead CBSSports.com College Football All-America team December 17, 2013 December 17, 2013 CBS Sports Countess, Funchess and Gallon were honorable mention selections by Sports Illustrated.
All-star games
Game Date Site Players 2014 East–West Shrine Game January 18, 2014 Tropicana FieldSt. Petersburg, Florida Jeremy GallonMichigan's Jeremy Gallon the top receiver for East team in Shrine Game win http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/01/michigans_jeremy_gallon_the_to.html MLive.com Baumgardner, Nick January 22, 2014 January 19, 2014 2014 Senior Bowl January 25, 2013 Ladd–Peebles Stadium,Mobile, Alabama Michael Schofield
Roster
2013 Michigan Wolverines y Bo Dever 3 WR RFR
Justice Hayes 5 RB SO
Brian Cleary 6 QB RFR
Shane Morris 7 QB F y
Russell Bellomy 8 QB SO y
Drew Dileo 9 WR S y
Da'Mario Jones 10 WR F
Alex Swieca 13 QB SO
Alex Moores 15 QB F
Jack Wangler 16 WR F
Jeremy Jackson 17 WR S
DeAnthony Hardison 18 RB RFR
Drake Johnson 20 RB RFR y
Jeremy Gallon 21 WR S y
Dennis Norfleet 23 RB SO y
Derrick Green 27 RB F y Derrick Green (American football)
Fitzgerald Toussaint 28 RB S y
Deveon Smith 32 RB F
Wyatt Shallman 33 RB F
Joe Kerridge 36 FB SO
Bobby Henderson 37 RB RFR
Thomas Rawls 38 RB J y
Sione Houma 39 FB SO
Anthony Capatina 41 WR J
Dylan Esterline 42 TE J
Clark Grace 46 TE RFR
Brad Anlauf 49 WR RFR
Bobby Henderson 51 RB RFR
David Dawson 55 OL F
Joey Burzynski 56 OL J
Patrick Kugler 57 OL F
Chris Bryant 58 OL SO
Jack Miller 60 OL SO
Graham Glasgow 61 OL SO
Blake Bars 62 OL RFR
Ben Pliska 63 OL RFR
Kyle Bosch 65 OL F
Dan Liesman 66 OL RFR
Kyle Kalis 67 OL RFR y
Erik Gunderson 69 OL S
Kristian Mateus 70 OL J
Ben Braden 71 OL RFR
Logan Tuley-Tillman 72 OL F
Chris Fox 73 OL F
Dan Samuelson 74 OL F
Michael Schofield 75 OL S y Michael Schofield (American football)
Taylor Lewan 77 OL S y C
Erik Magnuson y 78 OL RFR
Khalid Hill 80 TE F
Csont'e York 81 WR F
Amara Darboh 82 WR SO y y
Jaron Dukes 83 WR F
A.J. Williams 84 TE SO
Joe Reynolds 85 WR S
Jehu Chesson 86 WR RFR
Devin Funchess 87 TE SO y
Jake Butt 88 TE F
Jonathan Keizer 89 WR SO
Alex Mitropoulos-Rundus 91 TE SO
Jordan Paskorz 94 TE J
Michael Jocz 95 TE RFR
Devin Gardner 98 QB RJ y Mike McCray 3 LB F y
Cameron Gordon 4 LB S C
Raymon Taylor 6 DB J
Henry Poggi 7 DT F
Channing Stribling 8 DB F
Courtney Avery 11 CB S C
Allen Gant 12 DB RFR
Terry Richardson 13 CB SO
Josh Furman 14 S J
James Ross 15 LB SO
Blake Countess 18 DB RSO y
Reon Dawson 20 DB F
Jarrod Wilson 22 S SO
Delonte Hollowell 24 DB J
Dymonte Thomas 25 S F
Jourdan Lewis 26 DB F y
Ross Douglas 29 DB F y Ross Douglas (American football)
Thomas Gordon 30 S S
Shaun Austin 32 S RFR
Taco Charlton 33 DE F
Jeremy Clark 34 S RFR
Joe Bolden 35 LB SO
AJ Pearson 36 DB RFR
Anthony Capatina 41 DB J
Ben Gedeon 42 LB F y
Chris Wormley 43 DE RFR y
Delano Hill 44 DB F
Jake Ryan 47 LB J y Jake Ryan (American football) C
Desmond Morgan 48 LB J y
Tom Strobel 50 DE RFR
Royce Jenkins-Stone 52 LB SO
Mario Ojemudia 53 DE SO
Richard Ash 54 DT J
Jibreel Black 55 DE S
Ondre Pipkins 56 DT SO y
Frank Clark 57 LB J y Frank Clark (American football)
Mark Lawson 59 LB RFR
Willie Henry 69 DT RFR
Maurice Hurst, Jr. 73 DT F
Quinton Washington 76 DT S
Keith Heitzman 92 DE SO
Ryan Glasgow 96 DL RFR
Brennen Beyer 97 DE J
Matt Godin 99 DE RFR Brendan Gibbons 34 PK S y
Will Hagerup 43 P S S y
Scott Sypniewski 43 LS F
Matt Wile 45 PK J y
J.J. McGrath 46 PK F
Jareth Glanda 54 LS S
Brandon Duba 64 LS F
Kenneth Allen 91 P RFR
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mich-m-footbl-mtt.html October 7, 2013 Brady Hoke Al Borges (offensive coordinator / quarterbacks)
Greg Mattison (defensive coordinator)
Dan Ferrigno (tight ends / special teams)
Darrell Funk (offensive line)
Jeff Hecklinski (wide receivers)
Fred Jackson (running backs)
Curt Mallory (defensive backs)
Roy Manning (linebackers)
Mark Smith (linebackers)
Ernie Lawson (defensive graduate assistant)
Aaron Wellman (strength and conditioning)
Kevin Koger (graduate assistant)
Adam Stenavich (offensive graduate assistant)http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/coaches-m-footbl.html 2013 Michigan Football Coaching Staff CBS Interactive March 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20110112195203/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/coaches-m-footbl.html 2011-01-12 deadhttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mich-m-footbl-mtt.html 2013 Michigan Football Roster March 5, 2013 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
Radio
Radio coverage for all games was broadcast statewide on The Michigan Wolverines Football Network and on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. The radio announcers were Frank Beckmann with play-by-play, Jim Brandstatter with color commentary, and Doug Karsch with sideline reports.http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082609aab.html The Michigan Wolverines Football Network CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com August 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20090914154729/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082609aab.html September 14, 2009 dead This was Beckmann's 32nd and final season in the Michigan press box; he retired from sportscasting afterward.http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/frank-beckmann-voice-of-michigan-football-retiring-after-this-year/-/2271344/21402570/-/3gxm96/-/index.html Frank Beckmann, voice of Michigan football, retiring after this year WDIV Clickondetroit.com August 9, 2013 August 9, 2013 August 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130826190442/http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/frank-beckmann-voice-of-michigan-football-retiring-after-this-year/-/2271344/21402570/-/3gxm96/-/index.html dead
2014 NFL draft
2014 NFL draft
250pt
2014 1 11 Tennessee Titans Taylor Lewan OT 2013 Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes
3 95 Denver Broncos Michael Schofield Michael Schofield (American football) OT 2013 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes
2014 7 244 New England Patriots Jeremy Gallon WR 2013 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes
In addition to the drafted players both Thomas Gordon (New York Giants) and Fitzgerald Toussaint (Baltimore Ravens) signed contracts as undrafted free agents.http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/06/michigans_michael_schofield_in.html Michigan's Michael Schofield inks four-year, $2.75 million deal with Denver Broncos 2014-06-10 2014-06-05 MLive.com Quinn, Brendan F.
References
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