2017 Michigan Wolverines football team

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2017 Michigan Wolverines football
Michigan Wolverines logo.svg
Outback Bowl, L 19–26 vs. South Carolina
Conference Big Ten Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record8–5 (5–4 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Tim Drevno (3rd season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinator Don Brown (2nd season)
Base defense 4–3
MVP Chase Winovich
Captains
Home stadium Michigan Stadium
Uniform
Michigan wolverines football uniforms.png
Seasons
  2016
2018  
2017 Big Ten Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
No. 5 Ohio State xy$  8 1   12 2  
No. 15 Michigan State  7 2   10 3  
No. 8 Penn State  7 2   11 2  
Michigan  5 4   8 5  
Rutgers  3 6   4 8  
Indiana  2 7   5 7  
Maryland  2 7   4 8  
West Division
No. 7 Wisconsin xy  9 0   13 1  
No. 17 Northwestern  7 2   10 3  
Iowa  4 5   8 5  
Purdue  4 5   7 6  
Nebraska  3 6   4 8  
Minnesota  2 7   5 7  
Illinois  0 9   2 10  
Championship: Ohio State 27, Wisconsin 21
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2017 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the sport of college football during the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolverines played in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan was coached by Jim Harbaugh, who was in his third season.

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Coming off back-to-back 10-win seasons in Harbaugh's first two years as coach, the Wolverines began the year ranked 11th in the preseason AP Poll. In the first game of the season, Michigan defeated then-No. 17 Florida in the Advocare Classic in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won its remaining non-conference games as well as its conference opener against Purdue, rising to No. 7 in the polls before suffering its first loss in a home game against in-state rival Michigan State. Michigan lost three more games in conference play, all to teams ranked in the top ten at the time of play: first to then-No. 2 Penn State, then to No. 5 Wisconsin, and finally to arch-rival No. 8 Ohio State to end the regular season. Michigan ended Big Ten Conference play with a 5–4 record to finish in fourth in the Eastern Division. The Wolverines were invited to the 2018 Outback Bowl, played on New Year's Day, where they lost to South Carolina to finish the year at 8–5.

Michigan struggled to find consistent play at quarterback throughout the year; with Wilton Speight suffering a season ending injury in the team's week 4 contest at Purdue, John O'Korn, and Brandon Peters each received significant playing time in his stead. The team recorded only nine passing touchdowns on the year. Karan Higdon led the team on the ground with 994 rushing yards, and Grant Perry led the team in receiving with 307 yards. The defense, despite losing 10 starters from 2016, was considered one of the best in the country. [1] Lineman Maurice Hurst Jr. was named a consensus first-team All-American. Linebacker Devin Bush Jr. and linemen Rashan Gary and Chase Winovich also received first-team all-conference honors. [2]

Preseason

Spring game

Michigan played a public spring exhibition game in Michigan Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017. The announced attendance was 57,418. The Maize team's Kyle Seychel kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired for the 31–29 win. [3]

Italy trip

The Michigan football team traveled to Italy for a week in late April for training, sight-seeing, and brand exposure. [4] The team held three public practices and hosted other publicity events. Coach Jim Harbaugh was offered the opportunity to meet Pope Francis, during which he gifted the Pope an authentic Michigan helmet and a pair of Michigan-themed Jordan Brand shoes. [5]

Recruiting

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits

Michigan's recruiting class consisted of 30 recruits, including 11 that enrolled early. [6] [7] [8] [9] Michigan's recruiting class was ranked No. 3 by Scout, No. 4 by Rivals, No. 6 by ESPN, and No. 5 by 247Sports.com's composite rankings. [10] [11] [12] [13] The class was considered one of Michigan's strongest recruiting classes from the modern era, and was highlighted by composite 5-star prospects WR Donovan Peoples-Jones and DL Aubrey Solomon. [14]

US college sports recruiting information for 2017 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
Jordan Anthony
LB
Silver Spring, MDIMG Academy (Florida)6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)235 lb (107 kg)4.73Dec 22, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Tarik Black
WR
Hamden, CTCheshire Academy6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)206 lb (93 kg)-Dec 14, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Nico Collins
WR
Birmingham, ALClay-Chalkville HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)201 lb (91 kg)4.50Feb 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Chuck Filiaga
OL
Aledo, TXAledo HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)340 lb (150 kg)5.59Jan 7, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Ja'Raymond Hall
OL
Detroit, MIOak Park HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)272 lb (123 kg)5.82Dec 5, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Brad Hawkins
WR
Camden, NJSuffield Academy (Connecticut)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)205 lb (93 kg)-Oct 7, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Joel Honigford
OL
Sugarcreek, OHGaraway HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)273 lb (124 kg)-Jun 29, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
James Hudson
DE
Toledo, OHCentral Catholic HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)294 lb (133 kg)5.05Aug 8, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Deron Irving-Bey
DE
Flint, MISouthwestern Academy6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)271 lb (123 kg)-Dec 19, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Donovan Jeter
DT
Beaver Falls, PABeaver Falls Area SHS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)260 lb (120 kg)-Oct 23, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Jaylen Kelly-Powell
DB
Detroit, MICass Technical HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)175 lb (79 kg)4.45Nov 15, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Corey Malone-Hatcher
DE
St. Joseph, MISt. Joseph HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)245 lb (111 kg)5.10Jun 2, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Oliver Martin
WR
Coralville, IAWest Senior HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)189 lb (86 kg)4.65Jan 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Ben Mason
LB
Newtown, CTNewtown HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)247 lb (112 kg)-May 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Dylan McCaffrey
QB
Castle Rock, COValor Christian HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)197 lb (89 kg)-Feb 15, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Phillip Paea
DL
Berrien Spring, MIBerrien Springs HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)280 lb (130 kg)-Apr 2, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Kwity Paye
DE
Providence, RIBishop Hendricken HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)234 lb (106 kg)4.60Oct 24, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR
Southfield, MICass Technical HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)4.42Dec 15, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Brad Robbins
P
Westerville, OHWesterville South HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg)-Feb 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Josh Ross
LB
Southfield, MISt. Mary's Preparatory HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)221 lb (100 kg)4.84Mar 22, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Cesar Ruiz
OL
Camden, NJIMG Academy, FL6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)336 lb (152 kg)5.26Dec 19, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Benjamin St-Juste
DB
Rosemere, QuebecCegep du Vieux Montreal6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)188 lb (85 kg)4.58Jun 23, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
O'Maury Samuels
RB
Los Lunas, NMLos Lunas HS5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)192 lb (87 kg)4.45Apr 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Drew Singleton
LB
Union, NJParamus Catholic HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)213 lb (97 kg)-Dec 23, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Aubrey Solomon
DL
Leesburg, GALee County HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)305 lb (138 kg)5.47Feb 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Andrew Stueber
OL
Darien, CTDarien HS6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)290 lb (130 kg)-Jun 25, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Kurt Taylor
RB
Covington, GAGrayson HS5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)197 lb (89 kg)4.48Oct 16, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Ambry Thomas
DB
Detroit, MIMartin Luther King HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)170 lb (77 kg)4.48Dec 7, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Luiji Vilain
DE
Ottawa, OntarioEpiscopal HS (Virginia)6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)238 lb (108 kg)5.06Jun 12, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
J'Marick Woods
DB
Florence, ALFlorence HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)205 lb (93 kg)4.67Mar 28, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 3   Rivals: 4   247Sports: 5   ESPN: 6
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2017 Michigan football commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  • "2017 Michigan football commitments". Scout.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  • "2017 Michigan football commitments". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  • "2017 Michigan Wolverines football team". 247sports.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP 11878871719RVRV2119RVRV
Coaches 987877161525242218RV
CFP Not released24Not released

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 23:30 p.m.vs. No. 17 Florida *No. 11 ABC W 33–1775,802 [15]
September 912:00 p.m. Cincinnati *No. 8ABCW 36–14111,384 [16]
September 1612:00 p.m. Air Force *No. 7
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
BTN W 29–13111,387 [17]
September 234:00 p.m.at Purdue No. 8 FOX W 28–1060,402 [18]
October 77:30 p.m. Michigan State No. 7
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
ABC L 10–14112,432 [19]
October 1412:00 p.m.at Indiana No. 17ABCW 27–20 OT52,929 [20]
October 217:30 p.m.at No. 2 Penn State No. 19ABCL 13–42110,823 [21]
October 2812:00 p.m. Rutgers Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
BTNW 35–14111,213 [22]
November 48:30 p.m. Minnesota
FOXW 33–10111,090 [23]
November 113:30 p.m.at Maryland BTNW 35–1044,325 [24]
November 1812:00 p.m.at No. 5 Wisconsin No. 24FOXL 10–2481,216 [25]
November 2512:00 p.m.No. 8 Ohio State
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
FOXL 20–31112,028 [26]
January 1, 201812:00 p.m.vs. South Carolina * ESPN2 L 19–2645,687 [27]

Radio

Radio coverage for all games is broadcast statewide on The Michigan IMG Sports Network and on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. The radio announcers were Jim Brandstatter (in his final season with the team) with play-by-play, Dan Dierdorf with color commentary, and Doug Karsch with sideline reports. [28]

Game summaries

vs. Florida

Michigan vs. Florida
(Advocare Classic)
1234Total
No. 11 Wolverines10313733
No. 17 Gators3140017
  • Date: September 2
  • Location: AT&T Stadium
    Arlington, TX
  • Game start: 3:41 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:28
  • Game attendance: 75,802
  • Game weather: Indoors, 72º F
  • Referee: Brad Van Vark
  • TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore, Todd Blackledge, and Holly Rowe

To open the season, Michigan faced the Florida Gators in a neutral site game in Arlington, Texas in the Advocare Classic. This was the first meeting between the teams since the 2016 Citrus Bowl. [30] It was the fourth meeting between Michigan and Florida, and the first ever regular season meeting between the teams.

Michigan defeated Florida, 33–17. [31] Florida opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 46-yard field goal from Eddy Piñeiro. Michigan responded with a 25-yard field goal from Quinn Nordin to tie the game, and a 46-yard touchdown pass from Wilton Speight to Tarik Black, for its first lead of the game. Florida added 14 points in the second quarter via back-to-back interception returns, a 48-yard interception return from Duke Dawson, and a 41-yard interception return from C. J. Henderson. Wilton Speight was briefly benched in the second quarter, replaced by John O'Korn. He re-entered the game to start the second half. Michigan reduced Florida's lead to four points via a 55-yard field goal from Nordin, which made the score 17–13 in favor of Florida at half-time. Michigan then scored 20 unanswered points in the second half, via a three-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon and 30-yard field goal from Nordin in the third quarter. Michigan extended its lead in the fourth quarter via a 50-yard field goal from Nordin and a fumble recovery in the end-zone by Noah Furbush. [32]

Michigan wore all-maize alternate jerseys for the first time since 1928. With the win, Michigan ended Florida's 27-year season-opener winning streak, which was the longest active streak in the nation. Kicker Quinn Nordin became the first kicker in Michigan history with two successful conversions of field goals of 50 yards or longer in the same game. Just one game into his career, Nordin is tied for third in program history for most attempts made at 50 yards or more. [30]

vs. Cincinnati

Cincinnati at Michigan
1234Total
Bearcats707014
No. 8 Wolverines14371236
  • Date: September 9
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 12:06 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:35
  • Game attendance: 111,384
  • Game weather: Mid 60s, Clear and sunny, NE 10–20 MPH
  • Referee: Don Willard
  • TV announcers (ABC): Bob Wischusen, Brock Huard and Allison Williams

Following its opening game against Florida, Michigan hosted the Cincinnati Bearcats. This was the first ever meeting between the two teams. [34]

Michigan defeated Cincinnati 36–14. [35] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 43-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Kekoa Crawford. Michigan extended its lead via a 28-yard interception return from Tyree Kinnel. Cincinnati reduced Michigan's lead to seven points via a one-yard touchdown run from Mike Boone. Michigan added a 28-yard field goal from Nordin in the second quarter, which made the score 17–7 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Cincinnati opened the scoring in the third quarter via a 10-yard touchdown pass from Hayden Moore to Kahlil Lewis. Michigan responded with a 33-yard touchdown pass from Speight to Grant Perry later in the third quarter, and extended its lead in the fourth quarter via a 24-yard field goal from Nordin, a safety when Cincinnati fumbled a punt, and a 24-yard interception return from Lavert Hill. [36]

Michigan's honorary captain for the game was ESPN NFL Insider and 1989 alumni Adam Schefter. Wilton Speight surpassed the 3,000-yard passing mark for his career, becoming the 13th quarterback in Michigan history to reach the milestone. [34]

vs. Air Force

Air Force at Michigan
1234Total
Falcons337013
No. 7 Wolverines36101029
  • Date: September 16
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 12:01 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:13
  • Game attendance: 111,387
  • Game weather: Near 80, Clear and sunny, SW 5–10 MPH
  • Referee: Mike Cannon
  • TV announcers (BTN): Kevin Kugler, Matt Millen and Michelle McMahon

After playing Cincinnati, Michigan hosted the Air Force Falcons. This was the first meeting between the schools since 2012. [38]

Michigan defeated Air Force 29–13. [39] The teams exchanged field goals in the first and second quarter, before a 49-yard field goal from Nordin at the end of the second quarter, which made the score 9–6 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan opened the scoring in the third quarter via a 79-yard punt return from Donovan Peoples-Jones. Air Force responded with a 64-yard touchdown pass from Arion Worthman to Ronald Cleveland. Michigan extended its lead via a 29-yard field goal from Nordin later in the third quarter. Michigan added 10 points in the fourth quarter via a 36-yard field from Nordin and a 36-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon. [40]

Michigan's honorary captain for the game was Michigan's director of player personnel Sean Magee. Kicker Quinn Nordin went 5-for-5 on field goal attempts to tie Michigan's single game record. Donovan Peoples-Jones' 79-yard punt return for a touchdown was the longest since Derrick Alexander returned one 79-yards against North Carolina State in 1993. [38]

at Purdue

Michigan at Purdue
1234Total
No. 8 Wolverines0771428
Boilermakers0100010
  • Date: September 23
  • Location: Ross-Ade Stadium
    West Lafayette, IN
  • Game start: 4:12 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:28
  • Game attendance: 60,042
  • Game weather: 89º F, clear, SE 3 MPH
  • Referee: Jerry McGinn
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis, Brady Quinn and Bruce Feldman

Following its game against Air Force, Michigan began its conference schedule when it traveled to West Lafayette, Indiana to face the Purdue Boilermakers. [42]

Michigan defeated Purdue 28–10. [43] After neither team scored in the first quarter, Michigan opened the scoring in the second quarter via a 12-yard touchdown pass from John O'Korn to Zach Gentry. Purdue responded with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Elijah Sindelar to Brycen Hopkins. Purdue then took its first lead of the game via a 29-yard field goal from J. D. Dellinger, which made the score 10–7 in favor of Purdue at half-time. Michigan then scored 21 unanswered points in the second half, via a 10-yard touchdown run from Chris Evans, a one-yard touchdown run from Ty Isaac, and a 49-yard touchdown run from Evans. [44]

Michigan's defense held Purdue to 0-for-12 on third-down conversions, as Purdue did not convert a first down in the second half. Purdue was held to only 10 total yards in the second half. [42]

vs. Michigan State

Michigan State at Michigan
(Paul Bunyan Trophy)
1234Total
Spartans770014
No. 7 Wolverines307010
  • Date: October 7
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 7:43 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:36
  • Game attendance: 112,432
  • Game weather: High 70s, partly cloud with rain, SW 20–30 MPH
  • Referee: John O'Neill
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, and Maria Taylor

After a bye week, the Wolverines hosted their in-state rival, the Michigan State Spartans, in the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. [46]

Michigan State upset Michigan 14–10. [47] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 30-yard field goal from Quinn Nordin. Michigan State responded with a 14-yard touchdown run from Brian Lewerke. Michigan State extended its lead in the second quarter via a 16-yard touchdown pass from Lewerke to Madre London, which made the score 14–3 in favor of Michigan State at half-time. Michigan reduced the Spartans lead to four points in the third quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Khalid Hill. Michigan's attempted comeback failed when O'Korn's Hail Mary pass was incomplete to end the game. [48]

Michigan's honorary captains for the game were Sue Burton, the widow of former assistant coach Tirrel Burton; Jerry Hanlon, former assistant coach under Bo Schembechler; Gordon Bell, former Michigan tailback; and Ed Muransky, former All-American tackle for Michigan. The loss snapped Michigan's 10-game home winning streak at Michigan Stadium. Michigan's five turnovers were the most since recording six in 2012. Michigan's 10 points were the program's fewest since 2014. Michigan's defense held Michigan State to 2-for-14 on third-down conversions, and only 66 total yards in the second half. [46] The game marked the first prime time game in the history of the rivalry. [49]

at Indiana

Michigan at Indiana
1234OTTotal
No. 17 Wolverines31007727
Hoosiers03710020
  • Date: October 14
  • Location: Memorial Stadium
    Bloomington, IN
  • Game start: 12:06 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:54
  • Game attendance: 52,929
  • Game weather: 73º F, Sunny, S 9 MPH
  • Referee: Mark Kluczyski
  • TV announcers (ABC): Bob Wischusen, Brock Huard, and Allison Williams

Michigan returned to the road to face the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Indiana in its sixth game of the season. [51]

Michigan defeated Indiana 27–20 in overtime. [52] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 40-yard field goal from Quinn Nordin. Michigan added ten points in the second quarter via a 38-yard field goal from Nordin and a 12-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon. Indiana reduced Michigan's lead to ten points via a 32-yard field goal from Griffin Oakes, which made the score 13–3 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Indiana opened the scoring in the second half via an eight-yard touchdown run from Morgan Ellison. Michigan extended its lead in the fourth quarter via a 59-yard touchdown run from Higdon. Indiana responded with ten points in the fourth quarter via an eight-yard touchdown pass from Peyton Ramsey to Whop Philyor, and a field goal from Oakes as time expired to tie the game and force overtime. In overtime, Michigan scored via a 25-yard touchdown run from Higdon to win the game. [53]

The win marked Michigan's 500th in Big Ten conference play, becoming the first Big Ten team to reach the milestone. [51]

at Penn State

Michigan at Penn State
1234Total
No. 19 Wolverines0130013
No. 2 Nittany Lions14771442
  • Date: October 21
  • Location: Beaver Stadium
    University Park, PA
  • Game start: 7:42 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:16
  • Game attendance: 110,823
  • Game weather: 70–55, Mostly sunny, NW 0–3 MPH
  • Referee: Jerry McGin
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Maria Taylor and Tom Rinaldi

Following its clash with Indiana, Michigan traveled to University Park, Pennsylvania to face the Penn State Nittany Lions. [55] A group of Penn State students caused controversy when it displayed a sign saying Michigan's quarterbacks are worse than the Flint water crisis. [56] Penn State's administration has since denounced the students' actions. [57]

Michigan lost to Penn State 42–13. [58] Penn State scored 14 points in the first quarter via two touchdown runs from Saquon Barkley, from 69 yards and 15 yards, respectively. Michigan responded with 13 points in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon, and a six-yard touchdown run from Ty Isaac, to reduce the Nittany Lions' lead to one point. Penn State extended its lead in the second quarter via a three-yard touchdown run from Trace McSorley, which made the score 21–13 in favor of Penn State at half-time. Penn State then scored 21 unanswered points in the second half via a 13-yard touchdown run from McSorley in the third quarter, and a 42-yard touchdown pass from McSorley to Barkley and a nine-yard touchdown run from McSorley in the fourth quarter. [59]

vs. Rutgers

Rutgers at Michigan
(Homecoming game)
1234Total
Scarlet Knights077014
Wolverines0217735
  • Date: October 28
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 12:01 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:02
  • Game attendance: 111,213
  • Game weather: Low 40s, Partly cloudy, SW 10–15 MPH
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (BTN): Kevin Kugler, Matt Millen and Elise Menaker

After its game against Penn State, Michigan faced the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Michigan's homecoming game. Michigan had demolished Rutgers in the previous meeting 78–0. [61] [62]

Michigan defeated the Scarlet Knights 35–14. [63] After neither team scored in the first quarter, Michigan opened the scoring in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Khalid Hill. Rutgers responded with a 65-yard touchdown run from Janarion Grant to tie the game. Michigan responded with a 10-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon, and a 20-yard touchdown pass from Brandon Peters to Chris Evans, which made the score 21–7 in favor of Michigan at half-time. The teams exchanged touchdowns in the third quarter via a five-yard touchdown run from Kareem Walker for Michigan, and a two-yard touchdown run from Gus Edwards for Rutgers. Michigan extended its lead in the fourth quarter via a 49-yard touchdown run from Higdon. [64]

Michigan's 334 rushing yards were its most since recording 481 rushing yards at Rutgers last season, while its 471 total yards was a season-high, and the most since recording 660 total yards the previous season against Maryland. Karan Higdon and Ty Isaac both surpassed 100-yards rushing, marking the 40th time in program history that Michigan had a pair of 100-yard rushers. The last time Michigan accomplished the feat was last year against Rutgers. Michigan tied a season-high with 11 tackles-for-loss. [62]

vs. Minnesota

Minnesota at Michigan
(Little Brown Jug)
1234Total
Golden Gophers700310
Wolverines13713033
  • Date: November 4
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 8:31 pm EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:08
  • Game attendance: 111,090
  • Game weather: High 40s, Cloudy with rain, NE 10–15 MPH
  • Referee: Daniel Capron
  • TV announcers (Fox): Tim Brando, Spencer Tillman, and Holly Sonders

After facing Rutgers, Michigan will host the Minnesota Golden Gophers for the Little Brown Jug. In the previous meeting (in 2015), Michigan defeated Minnesota, 29–26. [66]

Michigan defeated Minnesota 33–10. [67] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 20-yard touchdown pass from Brandon Peters to Sean McKeon. Minnesota responded with a 10-yard touchdown run from Rodney Smith to tie the game. Michigan regained the lead via a 77-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon. Michigan extended its lead in the second quarter via a 60-yard touchdown run from Chris Evans, which made the score 20–7 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan added 13 points in the third quarter via a five-yard touchdown run from Higdon, and a 67-touchdown run from Evans. Minnesota responded with a 23-yard field goal from Emmit Carpenter in the fourth quarter. [68]

With Karan Higdon rushing for 200 yards, and Chris Evans rushing for 191 yards, Michigan had a pair of 100-yard rushers in consecutive games for the first time since 1975. Karan Higdon recorded his second 200-yard game of the season, becoming the first Michigan running back to record multiple 200-yard games in the same season since Mike Hart in 2004. Khaleke Hudson's eight tackles-for-loss broke the single game franchise record, surpassing the previous record of seven set by Larry Foote at Iowa in 2001. [66]

at Maryland

Michigan at Maryland
1234Total
No. 21 Wolverines7210735
Terrapins003710
  • Date: November 11
  • Location: Maryland Stadium
    College Park, MD
  • Game start: 3:40 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:15
  • Game attendance: 44,325
  • Referee: Jeff Servinsky
  • TV announcers (BTN): Brandon Gaudin, Glen Mason and Elise Menaker

After hosting Minnesota, Michigan traveled to College Park, Maryland to face the Maryland Terrapins. [70]

Michigan defeated Maryland 35–10. [71] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a two-yard touchdown run from Henry Poggi. Michigan added 21 points in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Chris Evans, a 33-yard touchdown pass from Brandon Peters to Zach Gentry, and a three-yard touchdown pass from Peters to Sean McKeon, which made the score 28–0 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Maryland opened the scoring in the second half via a 20-yard field goal from Henry Darmstadter. The teams exchanged touchdowns in the fourth quarter via a 10-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Brand to Tavion Jacobs for Maryland, and a 17-yard touchdown run from Evans for Michigan. [72]

With Chris Evans surpassing the 500-yard rushing mark for the season, he joined Ty Isaac and Karan Higdon to give Michigan three running backs with at least 500 rushing yards on the season for the first time since 1991. [70]

at Wisconsin

Michigan at Wisconsin
1234Total
No. 19 Wolverines073010
No. 5 Badgers7014324
  • Date: November 18
  • Location: Camp Randall Stadium
    Madison, WI
  • Game start: 12:05 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 81,216
  • Game weather: 37º F, Cloudy, N 14 MPH
  • Referee: M. Cannon
  • TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft

Following its game against Maryland, Michigan played its final road game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Michigan defeated the Badgers in a top 10 showdown during the prior meeting, winning 14–7. [74] [75]

Michigan lost to Wisconsin 24–10. [76] Wisconsin opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 50-yard punt return from Nick Nelson. Michigan responded with a one-yard touchdown run from Ben Mason in the second quarter to tie the game at half-time. Michigan opened the scoring in the second half via a 39-yard field goal from Quinn Nordin, to take its first lead of the game. Wisconsin responded with 14 points in the third quarter via a 24-yard touchdown pass from Alex Hornibrook to A. J. Taylor, and a 32-yard touchdown run from Kendric Pryor. Wisconsin extended its lead in the fourth quarter via a 30-yard field goal from Rafael Gaglianone. [77]

Michigan's defense held Wisconsin to just 5-of-15 on third down conversions. Michigan's offense averaged 207.8 rushing yards per game coming into the game.

vs. Ohio State

Ohio State at Michigan
(The Game)
1234Total
No. 8 Buckeyes01471031
Wolverines776020
  • Date: November 25
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 12:05 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:42
  • Game attendance: 112,028
  • Game weather: Mid 40s, Party cloudy, NE 15–20 MPH
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft

Following its road finale against Wisconsin, Michigan hosted its arch-rivals, the Ohio State Buckeyes, in the 114th meeting of "The Game". [79]

Michigan lost to Ohio State 31–20. [80] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a two-yard touchdown run from Khalid Hill. Michigan extended its lead in the second quarter via a three-yard touchdown pass from John O'Korn to Sean McKeon. Ohio State responded with 14 points in the second quarter via a 21-yard touchdown run from J. T. Barrett, and a 25-yard touchdown pass from Barrett to Marcus Baugh to tie the game at half-time. Michigan regained the lead in the third quarter via a two-yard touchdown run from Karan Higdon. Ohio State responded with a one-yard touchdown run from J. K. Dobbins, giving Ohio State its first lead of the game. Ohio State scored 10 points in the fourth quarter via a 44-yard field goal from Sean Nuernberger, and a 25-yard touchdown run from Mike Weber. [81]

Michigan's honorary captains for the game was former Wolverine and 1997 Heisman winner Charles Woodson, and alumnus Dao-Yi Chao, creative director and co-founder of Public School New York (PSNY). Senior left tackle and offensive captain Mason Cole made his 50th consecutive start on the offensive line for the Wolverines, tying him with Jon Jansen (1995–98) for most in program history among offensive linemen. Michigan's defense held Ohio State to minus-six yards of offense in the first quarter, marking the first full quarter in negative yardage for the Buckeyes since 2010. The first play during each of Ohio State's first three possessions resulted in a Michigan tackle for loss. [79]

vs. South Carolina

Michigan vs. South Carolina
(Outback Bowl)
1234Total
Wolverines6310019
Gamecocks 03131026
  • Date: January 1
  • Location: Raymond James Stadium
    Tampa,. FL
  • Game start: 12:00 pm EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:44
  • Game attendance: 45,687
  • Game weather: 56º F, Cloudy, Light rain, N 11 MPH
  • Referee: Stuart Mullins
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Adam Amin, Dusty Dvoracek, and Molly McGrath

On December 3, Michigan was selected to play in the Outback Bowl against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Michigan lost the previous meeting in the 2013 Outback Bowl, by a score of 33–28. This was Michigan's 46th bowl game appearance, and sixth appearance in the Outback Bowl. [82]

Michigan lost to South Carolina 26–19, becoming the only team in the Big Ten Conference to lose its bowl game in the 2017–2018 bowl season. [83] [84] Michigan scored six points in the first quarter via two field goals from Quinn Nordin, from 35-yards, and 26-yards, respectively. The teams exchanged field goals in the second quarter, one from Parker White from 44-yards for South Carolina, and one from Nordin from 45-yards for Michigan, which made the score 9–3 in favor of Michigan at half-time. Michigan scored 10 points in the third quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Ben Mason, and a 48-yard field goal from Nordin. South Carolina responded with 23 straight points in the second half via a 17-yard touchdown run from Rico Dowdle and a 21-yard touchdown pass from Jake Bentley to Bryan Edwards in the third quarter. South Carolina took its first lead of the game in the fourth quarter via a 53-yard touchdown pass from Bentley to Shi Smith, and extended its lead via a 22-yard field goal from White.

Michigan's defense held South Carolina to 2-of-14 on third-down conversions, as the Gamecocks did not convert their first third-down opportunity until fewer than five minutes remained in the third quarter. [85]

2018 NFL Draft

Rnd.Pick No.NFL teamPlayerPos.CollegeConf.Notes
3*97 Arizona Cardinals Mason Cole   C Michigan Big Ten
5140 Oakland Raiders Maurice Hurst Jr.   DT Michigan Big Ten

Roster

2017 Michigan Wolverines football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB 5 Joe Milton Fr
WR 2Oliver MartinFr
CB 6Myles SimsFr
WR 4 Nico Collins Fr
RB 5Kurt TaylorFr
QB 6Michael SessaRFr
RB 6 Kareem Walker RFr
WR 7 Tarik Black Fr
QB 8 John O'Korn RSr
WR 9 Donovan Peoples-Jones Fr
QB 10Dylan McCafferyFr
RB 12 Chris Evans So
WR 13Eddie McDoomSo
QB 15Garrett MooresRSr
QB 15Alex MalzoneJr
WR 16Jack WanglerRSr
TE 17 Tyrone Wheatley Jr. RSo
QB 18 Brandon Peters RFr
FB 19Henry PoggiRSr
RB 20Tru WilsonRFr
RB 22 Karan Higdon Jr
RB 23O'Maury SamuelsFr
WR 24Jake MartinRFr
RB 27Joe HewlettSr
WR 28Austin BrennerRFr
WR 29Brendan WhiteJr
FB 30Joe BeneducciSr
RB 32 Ty Isaac RSr
TE 34Kenneth FerrisJr
FB 35Brian ChuSr
WR 35Nate SchoenleRFr
FB 39Spencer DickowJr
FB 40Nick VolkSr
FB 41Michael HirschSr
FB 42 Ben Mason Fr
TE 42Ryan FilesJr
RB 44Jared CharFr
FB 45Travis DantzerFr
FB 49Tyler PlockiFr
OL 50 Michael Onwenu So
OL 51 Cesar Ruiz Fr
OL 52 Mason Cole Sr
OL 57Patrick KuglerRSr
OL 59Joel HonigfordFr
OL 61Dane JokischRFr
OL 63Sean FitzgeraldFr
OL 65Anthony KayFr
OL 66Chuck FiliagaFr
OL 67Jess SpeightFr
OL 68Andrew VastardisRFr
OL 70Nolan UlizioSo
OL 71 Andrew Stueber Fr
OL 72Stephen SpanellisRFr
OL 73JaRaymond HallFr
OL 74 Ben Bredeson So
OL 75 Jon Runyan Jr. RSo
OL 76 Juwann Bushell-Beatty RJr
OL 77 Grant Newsome RSo
OL 79Greg RobinsonRFr
TE 80Khalid HillRSr
TE 82 Nick Eubanks RFr
TE 83 Zach Gentry RSo
TE 84 Sean McKeon So
WR 85Maurice WaysRJr
TE 86Conner EdmondsRFr
WR 88Grant PerryJr
TE 89 Ian Bunting RJr
TE 92Carter SelzerFr
TE 99Ryan VeingradFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
LB 1Jordan AnthonyFr
DE 2 Carlo Kemp So
DE 3 Rashan Gary So
DE 4Reuben JonesRSo
DT 5Aubrey SolomonFr
S 7 Khaleke Hudson So
LB 8Drew SingletonFr
LB 9 Mike McCray RSr
LB 10 Devin Bush Jr. So
LB 12 Josh Ross Fr
CB 12Drake HarrisRJr
CB 13 Ambry Thomas Fr
S 14 Josh Metellus So
DE 15 Chase Winovich RJr
S 16Jaylen Kelly-PowellFr
CB 17Nate JohnsonSo
DE 18 Luiji Vilain Fr
DE 19 Kwity Paye Fr
CB 20Matt MitchellSr
S 20 Brad Hawkins Fr
CB 22 David Long RFr
DB 23 Tyree Kinnel Jr
CB 24 Lavert Hill So
CB 25 Benjamin St-Juste Fr
S 26J'Marick WoodsFr
CB 27Hunter ReynoldsFr
CB 28 Brandon Watson RJr
S 29 Jordan Glasgow Jr
S 30Tyler CochranRFr
DT 31Phillip PaeaFr
DB 32Louis GrodmanJr
LB 35 Josh Uche RFr
LB 36Devin GilRFr
DB 36Taylor KruppJr
LB 38Jared WanglerRJr
S 43Jacob WestJr
DT 44Deron Irving-BeyFr
LB 44Adam ShibleyFr
LB 46Michael WroblewskiRSr
DT 50 Michael Dwumfour RFr
LB 51Peter BushRFr
LB 52Elysee Mbeme-RosseRFr
DT 53Salim MakkiSr
LB 54Adam FakihFr
DL 55 James Hudson Fr
LB 56Jameson OfferdahlJr
LB 58Alex KaminskiSr
LB 59Noah FurbushRJr
DT 72Carl MyersRFr
DT 73 Maurice Hurst Jr. RSr
LB 82Dane DrobockyRFr
LB 88Carter DunawayJr
DT 90 Bryan Mone Sr
DE 92Cheyenn RobertsonJr
DT 93Lawrence MarshallRJr
DL 95 Donovan Jeter Fr
DT 97Ron JohnsonRFr
DE 99John LubyFr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 3 Brad Robbins Fr
K/P 5Kyle SeychelSo
K/P 15 Quinn Nordin RFr
P 17Will HartRFr
K 31James FougJr
LS 38 Camaron Cheeseman So
LS 38Bradley DeegJr
K/P 41Ryan TiceRSo
LS 50Andrew RobinsonSr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

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

Roster
Last update: May 5, 2017

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