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2017 Michigan Wolverines football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record8–5 (5–4 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTim Drevno (3rd season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorDon Brown (2nd season)
Base defense4–3
MVPChase Winovich
Captains
Home stadiumMichigan Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2016
2018 →
2017 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
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.

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[edit]

Spring game[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Position key[edit]

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[edit]

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
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Jordan Anthony
LB 		Silver Spring, MD IMG Academy (Florida) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 4.73 Dec 22, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Tarik Black
WR 		Hamden, CT Cheshire Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 206 lb (93 kg) - Dec 14, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Nico Collins
WR 		Birmingham, AL Clay-Chalkville HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 4.50 Feb 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Chuck Filiaga
OL 		Aledo, TX Aledo HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 340 lb (150 kg) 5.59 Jan 7, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ja'Raymond Hall
OL 		Detroit, MI Oak Park HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 272 lb (123 kg) 5.82 Dec 5, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Brad Hawkins
WR 		Camden, NJ Suffield Academy (Connecticut) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) - Oct 7, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Joel Honigford
OL 		Sugarcreek, OH Garaway HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 273 lb (124 kg) - Jun 29, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
James Hudson
DE 		Toledo, OH Central Catholic HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 294 lb (133 kg) 5.05 Aug 8, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Deron Irving-Bey
DE 		Flint, MI Southwestern Academy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 271 lb (123 kg) - Dec 19, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Donovan Jeter
DT 		Beaver Falls, PA Beaver Falls Area SHS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 260 lb (120 kg) - Oct 23, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jaylen Kelly-Powell
DB 		Detroit, MI Cass Technical HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.45 Nov 15, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Corey Malone-Hatcher
DE 		St. Joseph, MI St. Joseph HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 5.10 Jun 2, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Oliver Martin
WR 		Coralville, IA West Senior HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 189 lb (86 kg) 4.65 Jan 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ben Mason
LB 		Newtown, CT Newtown HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 247 lb (112 kg) - May 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Dylan McCaffrey
QB 		Castle Rock, CO Valor Christian HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 197 lb (89 kg) - Feb 15, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Phillip Paea
DL 		Berrien Spring, MI Berrien Springs HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 280 lb (130 kg) - Apr 2, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Kwity Paye
DE 		Providence, RI Bishop Hendricken HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 234 lb (106 kg) 4.60 Oct 24, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR 		Southfield, MI Cass Technical HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 4.42 Dec 15, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Brad Robbins
P 		Westerville, OH Westerville South HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) - Feb 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Josh Ross
LB 		Southfield, MI St. Mary's Preparatory HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 221 lb (100 kg) 4.84 Mar 22, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Cesar Ruiz
OL 		Camden, NJ IMG Academy, FL 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 336 lb (152 kg) 5.26 Dec 19, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Benjamin St-Juste
DB 		Rosemere, Quebec Cegep du Vieux Montreal 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 4.58 Jun 23, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
O'Maury Samuels
RB 		Los Lunas, NM Los Lunas HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 4.45 Apr 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Drew Singleton
LB 		Union, NJ Paramus Catholic HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 213 lb (97 kg) - Dec 23, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Aubrey Solomon
DL 		Leesburg, GA Lee County HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 305 lb (138 kg) 5.47 Feb 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Andrew Stueber
OL 		Darien, CT Darien HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 290 lb (130 kg) - Jun 25, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Kurt Taylor
RB 		Covington, GA Grayson HS 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 197 lb (89 kg) 4.48 Oct 16, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Ambry Thomas
DB 		Detroit, MI Martin Luther King HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 4.48 Dec 7, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Luiji Vilain
DE 		Ottawa, Ontario Episcopal HS (Virginia) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 238 lb (108 kg) 5.06 Jun 12, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
J'Marick Woods
DB 		Florence, AL Florence HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 4.67 Mar 28, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
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[edit]

Further information: 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP11878871719RVRV2119RVRV——
Coaches987877161525242218RV———
CFPNot released——24———Not released

Schedule[edit]

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 23:30 p.m.vs. No. 17 Florida*No. 11
ABCW 33–1775,802[15]
September 912:00 p.m.Cincinnati*No. 8
ABCW 36–14111,384[16]
September 1612:00 p.m.Air Force*No. 7
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
BTNW 29–13111,387[17]
September 234:00 p.m.at PurdueNo. 8
FOXW 28–1060,402[18]
October 77:30 p.m.Michigan StateNo. 7
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
ABCL 10–14112,432[19]
October 1412:00 p.m.at IndianaNo. 17
ABCW 27–20 OT52,929[20]
October 217:30 p.m.at No. 2 Penn StateNo. 19
ABCL 13–42110,823[21]
October 2812:00 p.m.Rutgersdagger
  • 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 WisconsinNo. 24
FOXL 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*
ESPN2L 19–2645,687[27]

Radio[edit]

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[edit]

vs. Florida[edit]

See also: 2017 Florida Gators football team
Michigan vs. Florida
(Advocare Classic)
1 234Total
• No. 11 Wolverines 10 3137 33
No. 17 Gators 3 1400 17
  • 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
Scoring summary
112:26UFEddy Piñeiro 46-yard field goalUF 3–0
15:27MICHQuinn Nordin 25-yard field goalTie 3–3
13:01MICHTarik Black 46-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 10–3
212:19UFDuke Dawson 48-yard interception return (Eddy Piñeiro kick)Tie 10–10
210:50UFC. J. Henderson 41-yard interception return (Eddy Piñeiro kick)UF 17–10
24:20MICHQuinn Nordin 55-yard field goalUF 17–13
311:53MICHKaran Higdon 3-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 20–17
311:05MICHQuinn Nordin 30-yard field goalMICH 23–17
49:00MICHQuinn Nordin 50-yard field goalMICH 26–17
41:37MICHNoah Furbush fumble recovery (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 33–17

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Cincinnati Bearcats football team
Cincinnati at Michigan
1 234Total
Bearcats 7 070 14
• No. 8 Wolverines 14 3712 36
  • 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
Scoring summary
111:54MICHKekoa Crawford 43-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 7–0
16:50MICHTyree Kinnel 28-yard interception return (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 14–0
12:13CINMike Boone 1-yard run (Josh Pasley kick)MICH 14–7
214:03MICHQuinn Nordin 28-yard field goalMICH 17–7
311:15CINKahlil Lewis 10-yard pass from Hayden Moore (Josh Pasley kick)MICH 17–14
33:01MICHGrant Perry 33-yard pass from Wilton Speight (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 24–14
49:02MICHQuinn Nordin 24-yard field goalMICH 27–14
46:53MICHTeam 33-yard safetyMICH 29–14
44:21MICHLavert Hill 24-yard interception return (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 36–14

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Air Force Falcons football team
Air Force at Michigan
1 234Total
Falcons 3 370 13
• No. 7 Wolverines 3 61010 29
  • 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
Scoring summary
110:51MICHQuinn Nordin 35-yard field goalMICH 3–0
10:02AFLuke Strebel 37-yard field goalTie 3–3
211:48MICHQuinn Nordin 26-yard field goalMICH 6–3
28:37AFLuke Strebel 50-yard field goalTie 6–6
20:04MICHQuinn Nordin 49-yard field goalMICH 9–6
313:51MICHDonovan Peoples-Jones 79-yard punt return (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 16–6
311:54AFRonald Cleveland 64-yard pass from Arion Worthman (Luke Strebel kick)MICH 16–13
32:59MICHQuinn Nordin 29-yard field goalMICH 19–13
414:15MICHQuinn Nordin 36-yard field goalMICH 22–13
41:02MICHKaran Higdon 36-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 29–13

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Purdue Boilermakers football team
Michigan at Purdue
1 234Total
• No. 8 Wolverines 0 7714 28
Boilermakers 0 1000 10
  • 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
Scoring summary
211:54MICHZach Gentry 12-yard pass from John O'Korn (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 7–0
19:45PURBrycen Hopkins 10-yard pass from Elijah Sindelar (J. D. Dellinger kick)Tie 7–7
26:04PURJ. D. Dellinger 29-yard field goalPUR 10–7
32:42MICHChris Evans 10-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 14–10
410:36MICHTy Isaac 1-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 21–10
46:46MICHChris Evans 49-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 28–10

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Michigan State Spartans football team
Michigan State at Michigan
(Paul Bunyan Trophy)
1 234Total
• Spartans 7 700 14
No. 7 Wolverines 3 070 10
  • 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
Scoring summary
18:04MICHQuinn Nordin 30-yard field goalMICH 3–0
12:59MSUBrian Lewerke 14-yard run (Matt Coghlin kick)MSU 7–3
28:07MSUMadre London 16-yard pass from Brian Lewerke (Matt Coghlin kick)MSU 14–3
38:09MICHKhalid Hill 1-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MSU 14–10

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Indiana Hoosiers football team
Michigan at Indiana
1 234OTTotal
• No. 17 Wolverines 3 10077 27
Hoosiers 0 37100 20
  • 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
Scoring summary
16:35MICHQuinn Nordin 40-yard field goalMICH 3–0
214:54MICHQuinn Nordin 38-yard field goalMICH 6–0
210:19MICHKaran Higdon 12-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 13–0
21:46INDGriffin Oakes 32-yard field goalMICH 13–3
312:06INDMorgan Ellison 8-yard run (Griffin Oakes kick)MICH 13–10
410:25MICHKaran Higdon 59-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 20–10
43:27INDWhop Philyor 8-yard pass from Peyton Ramsey (Griffin Oakes kick)MICH 20–17
40:00INDGriffin Oakes 46-yard field goalTie 20–20
OT15:00MICHKaran Higdon 25-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 27–20

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Penn State Nittany Lions football team
Michigan at Penn State
1 234Total
No. 19 Wolverines 0 1300 13
• No. 2 Nittany Lions 14 7714 42
  • 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
Scoring summary
114:17PSUSaquon Barkley 69-yard run (Tyler Davis kick)PSU 7–0
110:11PSUSaquon Barkley 15-yard run (Tyler Davis kick)PSU 14–0
212:53MICHKaran Higdon 1-yard run (Quinn Nordin PAT failed)PSU 14–6
21:45MICHTy Isaac 6-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)PSU 14–13
20:53PSUTrace McSorley 3-yard run (Tyler Davis kick)PSU 21–13
35:13PSUTrace McSorley 13-yard run (Tyler Davis kick)PSU 28–13
413:11PSUSaquon Barkley 42-yard pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis kick)PSU 35–13
47:53PSUTrace McSorley 9-yard run (Tyler Davis kick)PSU 42–13

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team
Rutgers at Michigan
(Homecoming game)
1 234Total
Scarlet Knights 0 770 14
• Wolverines 0 2177 35
  • 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
Scoring summary
212:06MICHKhalid Hill 1-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 7–0
210:52RUJanarion Grant 65-yard run (Andrew Harte kick)Tie 7–7
22:49MICHKaran Higdon 10-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 14–7
20:23MICHChris Evans 20-yard pass from Brandon Peters (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 21–7
311:30MICHKareem Walker 5-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 28–7
37:01RUGus Edwards 2-yard run (Andrew Harte kick)MICH 28–14
414:10MICHKaran Higdon 49-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 35–14

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team
Minnesota at Michigan
(Little Brown Jug)
1 234Total
Golden Gophers 7 003 10
• Wolverines 13 7130 33
  • 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
Scoring summary
17:43MICHSean McKeon 20-yard pass from Brandon Peters (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 7–0
11:24MINNRodney Smith 10-yard run (Emmit Carpenter kick)Tie 7–7
10:58MICHKaran Higdon 77-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick failed)MICH 13–7
27:00MICHChris Evans 60-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 20–7
33:27MICHKaran Higdon 5-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 27–7
31:35MICHChris Evans 67-yard run (Chris Evans rush failed)MICH 33–7
41:51MINNEmmit Carpenter 23-yard field goalMICH 33–10

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Maryland Terrapins football team
Michigan at Maryland
1 234Total
• No. 21 Wolverines 7 2107 35
Terrapins 0 037 10
  • 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
Scoring summary
16:11MICHHenry Poggi 2-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 7–0
212:21MICHChris Evans 1-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 14–0
211:21MICHZach Gentry 33-yard pass from Brandon Peters (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 21–0
28:21MICHSean McKeon 3-yard pass from Brandon Peters (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 28–0
30:19UMDHenry Darmstadter 20-yard field goalMICH 28–3
49:46UMDTavion Jacobs 10-yard pass from Ryan Brand (Henry Darmstadter kick)MICH 28–10
44:55MICHChris Evans 17-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 35–10

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Wisconsin Badgers football team
Michigan at Wisconsin
1 234Total
No. 19 Wolverines 0 730 10
• No. 5 Badgers 7 0143 24
  • 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
Scoring summary
11:15WISNick Nelson 50-yard punt return (Rafael Gaglianone kick)WIS 7–0
22:24MICHBen Mason 1-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)Tie 7–7
36:36MICHQuinn Nordin 39-yard field goalMICH 10–7
33:31WISA. J. Taylor 24-yard pass from Alex Hornibrook (Rafael Gaglianone kick)WIS 14–10
30:24WISKendric Pryor 32-yard run (Rafael Gaglianone kick)WIS 21–10
42:25WISRafael Gaglianone 30-yard field goalWIS 24–10

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[edit]

See also: 2017 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
Ohio State at Michigan
(The Game)
1 234Total
• No. 8 Buckeyes 0 14710 31
Wolverines 7 760 20
  • 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
Scoring summary
16:02MICHKhalid Hill 2-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 7–0
214:57MICHSean McKeon 3-yard pass from John O'Korn (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 14–0
29:50OSUJ. T. Barrett 21-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick)MICH 14–7
25:54OSUMarcus Baugh 25-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick)Tie 14–14
37:07MICHKaran Higdon 2-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick blocked)MICH 20–14
31:34OSUJ. K. Dobbins 1-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick)OSU 21–20
410:21OSUSean Nuernberger 44-yard field goalOSU 24–20
41:44OSUMike Weber 25-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick)OSU 31–20

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[edit]

Main article: 2018 Outback Bowl
See also: 2017 South Carolina Gamecocks football team
Michigan vs. South Carolina
(Outback Bowl)
1 234Total
Wolverines 6 3100 19
• Gamecocks 0 31310 26
  • 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
Scoring summary
13:42MICHQuinn Nordin 35-yard field goalMICH 3–0
10:09MICHQuinn Nordin 26-yard field goalMICH 6–0
28:45USCParker White 44-yard field goalMICH 6–3
20:00MICHQuinn Nordin 45-yard field goalMICH 9–3
39:56MICHBen Mason 1-yard run (Quinn Nordin kick)MICH 16–3
35:42MICHQuinn Nordin 48-yard field goalMICH 19–3
32:25USCRico Dowdle 17-yard run (Jake Bentley pass failed)MICH 19–9
30:51USCBryan Edwards 21-yard pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White kick)MICH 19–16
411:33USCShi Smith 53-yard pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White kick)SC 23–19
43:47USCParker White 22-yard field goalSC 26–19

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[edit]

Main article: 2018 NFL Draft
Rnd. Pick No. NFL team Player Pos. College Conf. Notes
3* 97 Arizona Cardinals Mason Cole  C Michigan Big Ten
5 140 Oakland Raiders Maurice Hurst Jr.  DT Michigan Big Ten

Roster[edit]

2017 Michigan Wolverines football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
QB 5 Joe Milton Fr
WR 2 Oliver Martin Fr
CB 6 Myles Sims Fr
WR 4 Nico Collins Fr
RB 5 Kurt Taylor Fr
QB 6 Michael Sessa RFr
RB 6 Kareem Walker RFr
WR 7 Tarik Black Fr
QB 8 John O'Korn RSr
WR 9 Donovan Peoples-Jones Fr
QB 10 Dylan McCaffery Fr
RB 12 Chris Evans So
WR 13 Eddie McDoom So
QB 15 Garrett Moores RSr
QB 15 Alex Malzone Jr
WR 16 Jack Wangler RSr
TE 17 Tyrone Wheatley Jr. RSo
QB 18 Brandon Peters RFr
FB 19 Henry Poggi RSr
RB 20 Tru Wilson RFr
RB 22 Karan Higdon Jr
RB 23 O'Maury Samuels Fr
WR 24 Jake Martin RFr
RB 27 Joe Hewlett Sr
WR 28 Austin Brenner RFr
WR 29 Brendan White Jr
FB 30 Joe Beneducci Sr
RB 32 Ty Isaac RSr
TE 34 Kenneth Ferris Jr
FB 35 Brian Chu Sr
WR 35 Nate Schoenle RFr
FB 39 Spencer Dickow Jr
FB 40 Nick Volk Sr
FB 41 Michael Hirsch Sr
FB 42 Ben Mason Fr
TE 42 Ryan Files Jr
RB 44 Jared Char Fr
FB 45 Travis Dantzer Fr
FB 49 Tyler Plocki Fr
OL 50 Michael Onwenu So
OL 51 Cesar Ruiz Fr
OL 52 Mason Cole Sr
OL 57 Patrick Kugler RSr
OL 59 Joel Honigford Fr
OL 61 Dane Jokisch RFr
OL 63 Sean Fitzgerald Fr
OL 65 Anthony Kay Fr
OL 66 Chuck Filiaga Fr
OL 67 Jess Speight Fr
OL 68 Andrew Vastardis RFr
OL 70 Nolan Ulizio So
OL 71 Andrew Stueber Fr
OL 72 Stephen Spanellis RFr
OL 73 JaRaymond Hall Fr
OL 74 Ben Bredeson So
OL 75 Jon Runyan Jr. RSo
OL 76 Juwann Bushell-Beatty RJr
OL 77 Grant Newsome RSo
OL 79 Greg Robinson RFr
TE 80 Khalid Hill RSr
TE 82 Nick Eubanks RFr
TE 83 Zach Gentry RSo
TE 84 Sean McKeon So
WR 85 Maurice Ways RJr
TE 86 Conner Edmonds RFr
WR 88 Grant Perry Jr
TE 89 Ian Bunting RJr
TE 92 Carter Selzer Fr
TE 99 Ryan Veingrad Fr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
LB 1 Jordan Anthony Fr
DE 2 Carlo Kemp So
DE 3 Rashan Gary So
DE 4 Reuben Jones RSo
DT 5 Aubrey Solomon Fr
S 7 Khaleke Hudson So
LB 8 Drew Singleton Fr
LB 9 Mike McCray RSr
LB 10 Devin Bush Jr. So
LB 12 Josh Ross Fr
CB 12 Drake Harris RJr
CB 13 Ambry Thomas Fr
S 14 Josh Metellus So
DE 15 Chase Winovich RJr
S 16 Jaylen Kelly-Powell Fr
CB 17 Nate Johnson So
DE 18 Luiji Vilain Fr
DE 19 Kwity Paye Fr
CB 20 Matt Mitchell Sr
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 26 J'Marick Woods Fr
CB 27 Hunter Reynolds Fr
CB 28 Brandon Watson RJr
S 29 Jordan Glasgow Jr
S 30 Tyler Cochran RFr
DT 31 Phillip Paea Fr
DB 32 Louis Grodman Jr
LB 35 Josh Uche RFr
LB 36 Devin Gil RFr
DB 36 Taylor Krupp Jr
LB 38 Jared Wangler RJr
S 43 Jacob West Jr
DT 44 Deron Irving-Bey Fr
LB 44 Adam Shibley Fr
LB 46 Michael Wroblewski RSr
DT 50 Michael Dwumfour RFr
LB 51 Peter Bush RFr
LB 52 Elysee Mbeme-Rosse RFr
DT 53 Salim Makki Sr
LB 54 Adam Fakih Fr
DL 55 James Hudson Fr
LB 56 Jameson Offerdahl Jr
LB 58 Alex Kaminski Sr
LB 59 Noah Furbush RJr
DT 72 Carl Myers RFr
DT 73 Maurice Hurst Jr. RSr
LB 82 Dane Drobocky RFr
LB 88 Carter Dunaway Jr
DT 90 Bryan Mone Sr
DE 92 Cheyenn Robertson Jr
DT 93 Lawrence Marshall RJr
DL 95 Donovan Jeter Fr
DT 97 Ron Johnson RFr
DE 99 John Luby Fr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
P 3 Brad Robbins Fr
K/P 5 Kyle Seychel So
K/P 15 Quinn Nordin RFr
P 17 Will Hart RFr
K 31 James Foug Jr
LS 38 Camaron Cheeseman So
LS 38 Bradley Deeg Jr
K/P 41 Ryan Tice RSo
LS 50 Andrew Robinson Sr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: May 5, 2017

Awards and honors[edit]

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