1996 Michigan Wolverines football team

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1996 Michigan Wolverines football
Michigan Wolverines Logo.svg
Outback Bowl, L 14–17 vs. Alabama
Conference Big Ten Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 20
APNo. 20
Record8–4 (5–3 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Fred Jackson (2nd season)
Defensive coordinator Greg Mattison (2nd season)
MVP Rod Payne
Captains
Home stadium Michigan Stadium
(Capacity: 102,501)
Seasons
  1995
1997  
1996 Big Ten Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 2 Ohio State +  7 1   11 1  
No. 15 Northwestern +  7 1   9 3  
No. 7 Penn State  6 2   11 2  
No. 18 Iowa  6 2   9 3  
No. 20 Michigan  5 3   8 4  
Michigan State  5 3   6 6  
Wisconsin  3 5   8 5  
Purdue  2 6   3 8  
Minnesota  1 7   4 7  
Indiana  1 7   3 8  
Illinois  1 7   2 9  
  • + Conference co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1996 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team's head coach was Lloyd Carr. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium. That year Michigan Wolverines football competed in the Big Ten Conference in almost all intercollegiate sports including men's college football. The 1996 Wolverines finished the season with an 8–4 record (5–3 in the Big Ten) and lost 17–14 to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 1997 Outback Bowl. The team was ranked #20 in both the final coaches and AP polls.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 313:30 p.m. Illinois No. 12 ABC W 20–8105,992
September 143:30 p.m.at No. 5 Colorado *No. 11ABCW 20–1353,788
September 213:30 p.m. Boston College *No. 8
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
ABCW 20–14105,219
September 283:30 p.m. UCLA *No. 7
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
ABCW 38–9106,011
October 512:30 p.m.at No. 22 Northwestern No. 6 ESPN L 16–1748,187
October 1912:00 p.m. Indiana Dagger-14-plain.pngNo. 13
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
ESPN+ W 27–20106,088
October 267:00 p.m.at Minnesota No. 10 ESPN2 W 44–1041,246
November 212:00 p.m. Michigan State No. 9
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
ABCW 45–29106,381
November 912:30 p.m.at Purdue No. 9ESPN2L 3–940,624
November 1612:00 p.m.No. 11 Penn State No. 16
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
ABCL 17–29105,898
November 2312:00 p.m.at No. 2 Ohio State No. 21ABCW 13–994,676
January 1, 199711:00 a.m.vs. No. 16 Alabama *No. 15ESPNL 14–1753,161
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
Week
PollPre12345678910111213141516Final
AP 1412121187614131099162118161520
Coaches 1110976513121099162219171720

Game summaries

Illinois

Scott Dreisbach ran for 77 yards and a touchdown, completed 11 of 23 passes for 117 yards and threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Russell Shaw to lead the #12 ranked Wolverines to a 20–8 victory over Illinois at Michigan Stadium. Clarence Williams added 95 yards rushing and Remy Hamilton kicked two field goals.

At Colorado

The #11 ranked Wolverines traveled to Boulder to play #5 Colorado at Folsom Field. Michigan managed only 247 yards of total offense but held on for a 20–13 victory. The Buffaloes held a 13-10 halftime lead, but the Wolverine defense shut Colorado out in the 2nd half and scored on a Remy Hamilton 42-yard field goal and a 3-yard TD pass from Scott Dreisbach to Matt Tuman to complete the comeback. Colorado had one last chance on the final play of the game from the Michigan 37 yard line, called the same (Hail Mary) play as last year, only to have it knocked down in the end zone by Charles Woodson.

Boston College

Scott Dreisbach ran for a touchdown and completed 19 of 28 passes for 292 yards with two touchdown passes as the #8 ranked Wolverines held on for a 20–14 victory over Boston College at Michigan Stadium. Dreisbach's TD passes went to Jerame Tuman and Russell Shaw. Tuman caught 4 passes for 99 yards. Jarrett Irons led the defense with 10 tackles and an interception. Clarence Williams ran for 133 yards on 25 carries.

UCLA

Chris Howard ran for 109 yards and scored 4 touchdowns as the #7 ranked Wolverines routed UCLA 38-9 before over 106,000 fans at Michigan Stadium. Scott Dreisbach completed 13 of 25 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown pass to Clarence Williams. Rob Sweet had an interception and Charles Woodson intercepted two passes to lead the defense.

At Northwestern

Michigan took a 16–0 lead into the 4th quarter only to see the #22 Wildcats storm back and score 17 straight points to upset the #5 Wolverines, 17–16. Brian Gowins kicked three field goals and LaValle Brown ran for a touchdown as Northwestern stunned Michigan with their 4th quarter comeback. Michigan forged a lead on Chris Howard's touchdown run and three Remy Hamilton field goals. Scott Dreisbach completed 20 of 28 passes for 214 yards. Tai Streets caught 12 of those passes for 150 yards.

Indiana

Charles Woodson scored on a 48-yard reverse and caught 4 passes for 55 yards to lead #13 Michigan to a 27–20 victory over the Hoosiers before over 106,000 fans at Michigan Stadium. John Anes added a 1-yard touchdown while Scott Dreisbach completed 17 of 35 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown pass to Jerame Tuman. Dreisbach threw two interceptions, while Clarence Williams rushed for 93 yards on 22 carries.

At Minnesota

Michigan traveled to Minneapolis to play the Golden Gophers. The #10 ranked Wolverines rolled up 489 yards of total offense as they routed Minnesota, 44–10. Chris Howard ran for 129 yards and scored two touchdowns while Clarence Williams and John Anes ran for touchdowns. Scott Dreisbach, Brian Griese and Tom Brady combined for 237 yards passing with Dreisbach and Griese each throwing a TD pass. Marcus Knight and Tai Streets were on the receiving end of those TD passes.

Michigan State

Michigan retained the Paul Bunyan Trophy with a 45–29 victory over the Spartans before over 106,000 fans at Michigan Stadium. Chris Howard ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns while Clarence Williams added 100 yards on 19 carries. Scott Dreisbach completed 14 of 23 passes for 203 yards with 4 touchdown passes. Jerame Tuman caught two TD passes with Russell Shaw and Charles Woodson each catching one. The Wolverine defense intercepted 4 Spartan passes. Marcus Ray had two INT's while Charles Woodson and Clint Copenhaver each had one.

At Purdue

The game was tied 3-3 heading into the 4th quarter and the Boilermakers scored on a Brian Alford 5-yard pass to Rick Trefzger to upset the #9 ranked Wolverines at Ross-Ade Stadium. Michigan's only points were a Remy Hamilton 21-yard field goal. They managed only 56 yards on the ground. Scott Dreisbach completed 18 of 37 passes for 233 yards and threw two interceptions.

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Michigan00303
Purdue03069
  • Date: November 9
  • Game time: afternoon
  • Game attendance: 40,624

Penn State

The #11 ranked Nittany Lions intercepted four Michigan passes and left Michigan Stadium with a 29–17 victory over #16 Michigan. Chris Howard ran for 120 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough for the Wolverines to overcome the staunch Penn State defense. Scott Dreisbach completed 12 of 26 passes for 191 yards and a 25-yard TD pass to Aaron Shea, but threw 3 interceptions. Tai Streets caught 6 passes for 93 yards.

At Ohio State

Brian Griese came off the bench to direct a comeback from a 9-0 halftime deficit and lead the Wolverines to one its most memorable comebacks against its biggest rival as they upset the #2 ranked Buckeyes, 13–9. Remy Hamilton kick two field goals (44 yards and 39 yards) which were preceded by Tai Streets 68-yard touchdown reception from Griese. Chris Howard rushed for 105 yards. Marcus Ray's interception on the final play sealed the victory for Michigan.

Outback Bowl

Alabama scored first on a 43-yard field goal from placekicker Jon Brock to take an early 3–0 lead. Remy Hamilton of Michigan answered in the second quarter with 44 and 22 yard field goals to take a 6–3 advantage at the half. In the fourth quarter, Michigan was driving for another touchdown, when Brian Griese threw a pass that was intercepted at the 12 yard line by Dwayne Rudd of Alabama, and returned 88 yards for a touchdown, and a 10–6 Alabama lead. Running back Shaun Alexander put the game out of reach with 2:46 left, by running for a 46-yard touchdown run, increasing Alabama's lead to 17–6. Griese threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Russell Shaw to close the gap to 17–14, but that would be the final score.

Roster

1996 Michigan Wolverines football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
G 68Zach AdamiSr
QB 10 Tom Brady So
TE 88 Mark Campbell Jr
QB 12 Scott Dreisbach Jr
QB 14 Brian Griese Sr
RB 8 Chris Howard Jr
OT 77 Jon Jansen So
C 52 Rod Payne Sr
TE 36 Aaron Shea Fr
WR 86 Tai Streets So
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
LB 6 David Bowens So
NT 96William CarrSr
LB 50David CrispinSr
LB 5Mike ElstonSr
CB 32Bryan WilliamsSr
DT 91 Josh Williams So
CB 2 Charles Woodson So
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 19 Remy Hamilton Sr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster

Statistical achievements

On October 5, Tai Streets tied the school record of 12 single-game receptions set in 1958 by Brad Myers and broken in 2001 by Marquise Walker. [1] Remy Hamilton, set the school record for consecutive field goals made (14). The closest challenger in Michigan Wolverines football history has made 9 consecutive (K.C. Lopata, 2007). [2] The streak fell one short of Vlade Janakievski's Big Ten record set in 197980. [3] Hamilton concluded his career with the 1st (25, 1994), 2nd (19, 1995) and 3rd (18, 1996) highest single-season field goal totals in Michigan history, but Garrett Rivas has tied him for second twice (2005 & 2006). Mike Gillette had previously held the record with 18 in 1988. [2] The 25 continues to be the Big Ten record. [3] Hamilton also established the Michigan career field goals made record (63), which Rivas has since surpassed by one. Gillette had totaled 57 in his career ending in 1988. [2] Hamilton fell two shy of the Big Ten record by Todd Gregoire. [3]

Awards and honors

Coaching staff

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