2013 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season

2013 Michigan Wolverines football

Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl,
L 14–31 vs. Kansas State

Conference| Big Ten Conference
Division| Legends Division
Record| 7–6 (3–5 Big Ten)
Head coach|

* Brady Hoke (3rd season)

Offensive coordinator| Al Borges (3rd season)
Offensive scheme| Pro-style
Defensive coordinator| Greg Mattison (3rd season)
Base defense| 4–3
MVP| Jeremy Gallon
Captains|

* Taylor Lewan (5th year)
* Courtney Avery (4th year)
* Cameron Gordon (5th year)
* Jake Ryan (4th year)

Home stadium| Michigan Stadium

Seasons

<- 2012

2014 ->

2013 Big Ten Conference football standings

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Legends Division
No. 3 Michigan State x$  |  | 8  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 12  | - | 1  |
Iowa |  | 5  | - | 3  |  |  |  |  | 8  | - | 5  |
Nebraska |  | 5  | - | 3  |  |  |  |  | 9  | - | 4  |
Minnesota |  | 4  | - | 4  |  |  |  |  | 8  | - | 5  |
Michigan |  | 3  | - | 5  |  |  |  |  | 7  | - | 6  |
Northwestern |  | 1  | - | 7  |  |  |  |  | 5  | - | 7  |
Leaders Division
No. 12 Ohio State x%  |  | 8  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 12  | - | 2  |
No. 22 Wisconsin |  | 6  | - | 2  |  |  |  |  | 9  | - | 4  |
Penn State*  |  | 4  | - | 4  |  |  |  |  | 7  | - | 5  |
Indiana |  | 3  | - | 5  |  |  |  |  | 5  | - | 7  |
Illinois |  | 1  | - | 7  |  |  |  |  | 4  | - | 8  |
Purdue |  | 0  | - | 8  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 11  |
Championship: Michigan State 34, Ohio State 24

* $ - BCS representative as conference champion
* % - BCS at-large representative
* x - Division champion/co-champions
* Penn State ineligible for conference championship game and post-season bowl games due to NCAA sanctions

Rankings from AP Poll

The 2013 Michigan Wolverines football team, sometimes known as Team 134 in reference to the 134-year tradition of the Michigan football program, represented the University of Michigan in the sport of college football during the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolverines played in the Legends Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The team was led by head coach Brady Hoke, who was in his third season.

Michigan began the year with five consecutive victories, including a 41–30 victory over rival Notre Dame in just the second night game in Michigan Stadium history. The game set the all-time record for largest crowd attending an American football game at 115,109. However, in their sixth game, the Wolverines were upset on the road by unranked Penn State in four overtimes. Michigan went on to lose five of their final six games, eventually dropping out of the AP poll, ending with a loss to Kansas State in the 2013 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. The season ended with a record of 7–6 overall, 3–5 in conference play.

The Wolverines were led on offense by quarterback Devin Gardner, who led the team with 2,960 passing yards and 32 total touchdowns (22 passing and 11 rushing). Wide receiver Jeremy Gallon finished second in the Big Ten with 1,373 receiving yards.[1]

## Preseason

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The 2012 team compiled an 8–5 record under second-year head coach Brady Hoke and faced South Carolina in the Outback Bowl, losing 33–28 on a last-minute touchdown. Michigan lost four games to teams that were ranked in the top ten of the AP Poll.

On March 20, the team announced that returning starting linebacker Jake Ryan suffered a torn ACL and was listed as out indefinitely.[2] On April 1, the team announced that backup quarterback Russell Bellomy had also suffered a torn ACL and would be out indefinitely.[3] On May 7, the team announced that punter Will Hagerup had been reinstated to the team following a suspension for a violation of team rules, but would sit out the season.[4] On August 21, the team announced that wide receiver Amara Darboh would miss the season with a foot injury.[5]

Michigan returns 13 out of 22 starters — six on offense and seven on defense. Michigan will be forced to replace captains quarterback Denard Robinson and safety Jordan Kovacs, as well as starters defensive end Craig Roh, linebacker Kenny Demens, defensive tackle Will Campbell, cornerback J.T. Floyd, center Elliott Mealer, offensive guards Patrick Omameh and Ricky Barnum, tight end Mike Kwiatkowski, and wide receiver Roy Roundtree. Back-up running back Vincent Smith also departed due to graduation. Taylor Lewan, however, decided to return for his senior season.[6]

## Recruiting

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### Position key

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Back | B |  | Center | C |  | Cornerback | CB |  | Defensive back | DB

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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

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Michigan's recruiting class was ranked No. 2 by Scout, No. 5 by Rivals, and No. 6 by ESPN.[7][8][9] The program received 27 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 6, 2013.[10]

College recruiting information  Name  | Hometown  | High school / college  | Height  | Weight  | 40‡ | Commit date

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Kyle Bosch
OL | Wheaton, Illinois  | St. Francis H.S. | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 282.5 lb (128.1 kg)  | –  | Feb 18, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 83
Jake Butt
TE | Pickerington, Ohio  | Pickerington H.S. North | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)  | 227.5 lb (103.2 kg)  | –  | Feb 19, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 83
Taco Charlton
DE | Pickerington, Ohio  | Pickerington H.S. Central | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)  | 237.5 lb (107.7 kg)  | 4.8  | Feb 18, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 84
David Dawson
OL | Detroit, Michigan  | Cass Tech H.S. | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 290 lb (130 kg)  | 5.5  | Dec 15, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 84
Reon Dawson
DB | Trotwood, Ohio  | Trotwood-Madison H.S. | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 175 lb (79 kg)  | 4.4  | Jan 14, 2013
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77
Ross Douglas
DB | Avon, Ohio  | Avon H.S. | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)  | 189 lb (86 kg)  | 4.41  | Jul 24, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 80
Jaron Dukes
WR | Columbus, Ohio  | Marion Franklin H.S.  | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 198.5 lb (90.0 kg)  | 4.6  | Feb 22, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 83
Chris Fox
OL | Parker, Colorado  | Ponderosa H.S.  | 6 ft 5.5 in (1.97 m)  | 291 lb (132 kg)  | –  | Feb 18, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 83
Ben Gedeon
LB | Hudson, Ohio  | Hudson H.S. | 6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m)  | 207.5 lb (94.1 kg)  | 4.6  | Apr 10, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 82
Derrick Green
RB | Richmond, Virginia  | Hermitage H.S. | 5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m)  | 220 lb (100 kg)  | 4.4  | Jan 26, 2013
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 87
Delano Hill
S | Detroit, Michigan  | Cass Tech H.S.  | 6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)  | 191.5 lb (86.9 kg)  | –  | Dec 15, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79
Khalid Hill
TE | Detroit, Michigan  | Crockett H.S. | 6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m)  | 232.5 lb (105.5 kg)  | 5.0  | Feb 6, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79
Maurice Hurst Jr.
DT | Westwood, Massachusetts  | Xaverian | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 302.5 lb (137.2 kg)  | –  | Jun 2, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77
Da'Mario Jones
WR | Westland, Michigan  | John Glenn H.S. | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 185 lb (84 kg)  | 4.4  | Oct 31, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78
Patrick Kugler
OL | Wexford, Pennsylvania  | North Allegheny H.S. | 6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m)  | 275 lb (125 kg)  | 5.1  | Feb 25, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 84
Jourdan Lewis
CB | Detroit, Michigan  | Cass Tech H.S.  | 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m)  | 159.5 lb (72.3 kg)  | 4.7  | Feb 18, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 84
Mike McCray
LB | Trotwood, Ohio  | Trotwood-Madison H.S.  | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 225 lb (102 kg)  | 4.6  | Mar 6, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 84
Shane Morris
QB | Warren, Michigan  | De La Salle H.S. | 6 ft 2.25 in (1.89 m)  | 192.5 lb (87.3 kg)  | 4.6  | May 10, 2011
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 84
Henry Poggi
DT | Baltimore, Maryland  | Gilman School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 260 lb (120 kg)  | 4.7  | Jun 4, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 82
Dan Samuelson
OL | Plymouth, Indiana  | Plymouth H.S. | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 277.5 lb (125.9 kg)  | 5.3  | Jan 12, 2013
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75
Wyatt Shallman
RB | Novi, Michigan  | Detroit Catholic Central H.S. | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 245 lb (111 kg)  | –  | Feb 18, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79
De'Veon Smith
RB | Warren, Ohio  | Howland H.S. | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)  | 202.5 lb (91.9 kg)  | –  | Mar 17, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 81
Channing Stribling
DB | Matthews, North Carolina  | Butler H.S. | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 170.5 lb (77.3 kg)  | 4.53  | Jun 21, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77
Scott Sypniewski
LS | Ottawa, Illinois  | Marquette H.S. | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 230 lb (100 kg)  | –  | Jun 6, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 67
Dymonte Thomas
DB | Alliance, Ohio  | Marlington H.S. | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 177.5 lb (80.5 kg)  | 4.515  | Sep 11, 2011
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 84
Logan Tuley-Tillman
OL | Peoria, Illinois  | Manual H.S. | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)  | 323 lb (147 kg)  | –  | Feb 19, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 84
Csont'e York
WR | Harper Woods, Michigan  | Chandler Park Academy | 6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m)  | 182.5 lb (82.8 kg)  | –  | Jun 10, 2012
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 2 Rivals: 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:

* "2013 Michigan Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
* "2013 Michigan Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
* "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
* "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
* "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 6, 2013.

## Schedule

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Date| Time| Opponent| Rank| Site| TV| Result| Attendance| Source

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August 31| 3:30 p.m.| Central Michigan*| No. 17|

* Michigan Stadium
* Ann Arbor, MI

| BTN| W 59–9| 112,618| [11]
September 7| 8:00 p.m.| No. 14 Notre Dame*| No. 17|

* Michigan Stadium
* Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry, College GameDay)

| ESPN| W 41–30| 115,109‡| [12]
September 14| 12:00 p.m.| Akron*| No. 11|

* Michigan Stadium
* Ann Arbor, MI

| BTN| W 28–24| 107,120| [13]
September 21| 8:00 p.m.| at UConn*| No. 15|

* Rentschler Field
* East Hartford, CT

| ABC| W 24–21| 42,704| [14]
October 5| 3:30 p.m.| Minnesota| No. 19|

* Michigan Stadium
* Ann Arbor, MI (Little Brown Jug)

| ABC, ESPN2| W 42–13| 111,079| [15]
October 12| 5:00 p.m.| at Penn State| No. 18|

* Beaver Stadium
* State College, PA (rivalry)

| ESPN| L 40–43 4OT| 107,884| [16]
October 19| 3:30 p.m.| Indiana| No. 24|

* Michigan Stadium
* Ann Arbor, MI

| BTN| W 63–47| 109,503| [17]
November 2| 3:30 p.m.| at No. 24 Michigan State| No. 23|

* Spartan Stadium
* East Lansing, MI (rivalry)

| ABC| L 6–29| 76,308| [18]
November 9| 3:30 p.m.| Nebraska| |

* Michigan Stadium
* Ann Arbor, MI

| ABC| L 13–17| 112,204| [19]
November 16| 3:30 p.m.| at Northwestern| |

* Ryan Field
* Evanston, IL (rivalry)

| BTN| W 27–19 3OT| 47,330| [20]
November 23| 12:00 p.m.| at Iowa| |

* Kinnick Stadium
* Iowa City, IA

| BTN| L 21–24| 65,708| [21]
November 30| 12:00 p.m.| No. 3 Ohio State| |

* Michigan Stadium
* Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)

| ABC| L 41–42| 113,511| [22]
December 28| 10:15 p.m.| vs. Kansas State*| |

* Sun Devil Stadium
* Tempe, AZ (Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl)

| ESPN| L 14–31| 53,284| [23]

* *Non-conference game
* Homecoming
* Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
* All times are in Eastern time

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* ‡ New Michigan Stadium attendance record, former NCAA attendance record (September 7, 2013 – September 10, 2016)

## Rankings

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Michigan began the season ranked No. 17 in both the AP and Coaches' Polls,[25] and remained there following its week one victory over Central Michigan.[26] Michigan rose to No. 11 in the AP Poll and No. 12 in the Coaches' Poll after its victory over Notre Dame,[27] but fell to No. 15 in the AP Poll and No. 14 in the Coaches' Poll following its narrow victory over Akron,[28] and then fell again to No. 18 in the AP Poll and No. 17 in the Coaches' Poll following its narrow victory over Connecticut.[29]

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes| Week

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Poll| Pre| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10| 11| 12| 13| 14| 15| Final
AP| 17| 17| 11| 15| 18| 19| 18| RV| 24| 23| RV| —| —| —| —| —| —
Coaches| 17| 17| 12| 14| 17| 17| 16| 24| 23| 21| RV| —| RV| —| —| —| —
Harris| Not released| 24| 22| 21| RV| —| RV| —| —| —| Not released
BCS| Not released| 22| 21| —| —| —| —| —| —| Not released

*Source: ESPN.com: 2013 NCAA Football Rankings[30]

## Game summaries

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### Vs. Central Michigan

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See also: 2013 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

Central Michigan vs. Michigan |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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• #17 Wolverines | 14 | 21| 21| 3 | 59

* Date: August 31
* Location: Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Game start: 3:42 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3:10
* Game attendance: 112,618
* Game weather: 82 °F (28 °C), Cloudy, W 12 mph (19 km/h)
* Referee: Mike Cannon
* TV announcers (BTN): Matt Devlin, Glen Mason & Lisa Byington

* Sources:[11][31]

| Scoring summary

1| 12:56| MICH| Joe Reynolds 30-yard blocked punt return (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 7–0
1| 9:39| CMU| Ron Coluzzi 23-yard field goal| MICH 7–3
1| 7:26| MICH| Devin Gardner 22-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 14–3
2| 14:56| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 21–3
2| 8:13| CMU| Ron Coluzzi 27-yard field goal| MICH 21–6
2| 2:04| MICH| Jeremy Gallon 16-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 28–6
2| 0:28| MICH| Devin Gardner 4-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 35–6
3| 0:19| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 42–6
3| 10:25| MICH| Derrick Green 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 49–6
3| 10:25| MICH| Thomas Rawls 5-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 56–6
3| 2:58| CMU| Ron Coluzzi 33-yard field goal (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 56–9
4| 8:24| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 30-yard field goal| MICH 59–9

To open the season, Michigan faced the Central Michigan Chippewas. This was the first meeting since 2006, when the game incurred a lightning delay, which was Michigan Stadium's first ever weather delay. Michigan won that game 41–17.[32] Starting safety Thomas Gordon was suspended for the game for a violation of team rules.[33]

Michigan dominated the game, winning 59–9.[34] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter when Joe Reynolds returned a blocked punt 30 yards for a touchdown, but Central Michigan responded with a 23-yard field goal from Ron Coluzzi. Michigan ended the scoring in the first quarter with a Devin Gardner 22-yard touchdown run, making the score 14–3. Michigan outscored Central Michigan 21–3 in the second quarter. Fitzgerald Toussaint rushed one-yard for a touchdown before Coluzzi added another field goal for Central Michigan, this time from a distance of 27 yards. Michigan ended the scoring in the first half with a 21-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon and a four-yard touchdown run from Gardner, making the score 35–6 at halftime. Michigan outscored Central Michigan 21–0 in the third quarter via a two-yard touchdown run from Toussaint, a one-yard run from Derrick Green, and a five-yard touchdown run from Thomas Rawls, which made the score 56–6. The teams traded field goals in the fourth quarter, a 33-yard one from Coluzzi for Central Michigan and a 30-yard one from Brendan Gibbons for Michigan to end the scoring.[35]

Michigan's 59 points were the most scored by a Michigan football team in its season opener since 1905—when Michigan defeated Ohio Wesleyan 65–0—and were also the most points scored against a team since Michigan defeated Massachusetts 63–13 in 2012. The blocked punt returned for a touchdown in the first quarter was Michigan's first blocked punt returned for a touchdown since 2009, when Brandon Graham returned one against Delaware State. Michigan's defense recorded four sacks, which matched the previous season's high against Ohio State. 27 freshman made their debuts for Michigan during the game.[36] Backup running back Drake Johnson suffered a torn ACL during the game and will miss the remainder of the season.[37]

### Vs. Notre Dame

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See also: 2013 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

Notre Dame at Michigan
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#14 Fighting Irish | 7 | 6| 7| 10 | 30
• #17 Wolverines | 10 | 17| 7| 7 | 41

* Date: September 7
* Location: Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Game start: 8:12 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3:30
* Game attendance: 115,109
* Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C), Cloudy, NW 12 mph (19 km/h)
* Referee: David Epperley
* TV announcers (ESPN): Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit & Heather Cox

* Sources:[12][38]

| Scoring summary

1| 9:00| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 44-yard field goal| MICH 3–0
1| 5:35| MICH| Jeremy Gallon 61-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 10–0
1| 2:01| ND| TJ Jones 4-yard pass from Tommy Rees (Kyle Brindza kick)| MICH 10–7
2| 14:05| ND| Kyle Brindza 44-yard field goal| TIE 10–10
2| 8:43| MICH| Devin Gardner 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 17–10
2| 5:49| ND| Kyle Brindza 24-yard field goal| MICH 17–13
2| 1:56| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 38-yard field goal| MICH 20–13
2| 1:09| MICH| Jeremy Gallon 12-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 27–13
3| 4:55| ND| Troy Niklas 20-yard pass from Tommy Rees| MICH 27–20
3| 1:54| MICH| Jeremy Gallon 13-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 34–20
4| 12:06| ND| Stephon Tuitt 0-yard interception return (Kyle Brindza kick)| MICH 34–27
4| 9:15| ND| Kyle Brindza 40-yard field goal| MICH 34–30
4| 4:18| MICH| Drew Dileo 4-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 41–30

Following its game against Central, Michigan hosted the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Notre Dame won the previous meeting 13–6.[39] Billed as "Under the Lights II", this was the second night game in Michigan Stadium's history; the previous game also featured Notre Dame.[40] Tom Harmon was honored as a Michigan Football Legend, and his #98 jersey was unretired and given to quarterback Devin Gardner.[41]

Michigan won the game, 41–30.[42] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 44-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons and added a 61-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Jeremy Gallon to expand its lead to 10–0. Notre Dame answered with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Tommy Rees to T. J. Jones, making the score at the end of the first quarter 10–7 in favor of Michigan. Notre Dame tied the game in the second quarter with a 44-yard field goal from Kyle Brindza, but Michinga regained the via a two-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner. After Notre Dame cut Michigan's lead to four via a 24-yard field goal from Brindza, Michigan scored ten unanswered points to end the half—a Gibbons 38-yard field goal and a 12-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Gallon—making the score 27–13 at halftime. Notre Dame reduced Michigan's lead to seven points in the third quarter on a 20-yard touchdown pass from Rees to Troy Niklas, but Michigan regained its 14-point advantage with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Gallon. Notre Dame scored the first ten points of the fourth quarter via a Stephon Tuitt interception in the Michigan endzone for a touchdown and a Brindza 40-yard field goal, making the score 34–30 in favor of Michigan. Michigan, however, would score the final points of the game on a four-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Drew Dileo.[43]

The game's announced attendance was 115,109, making it the largest crowd ever to watch an American football game (college or NFL). Gardner accounted for 376 yards of Michigan's offense, the ninth highest single-game performance by a Michigan player. The only two Michigan players to contribute more total yards in a single game are Denard Robinson and John Navarre. Wide receiver Jeremy Gallon caught eight passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 14 yards. Gallon's 184 receiving yards against Notre Dame is tied for the sixth highest single-game performance in Michigan history. On defense, cornerback Blake Countess had two interceptions for Michigan, the first two of his career, and became the first Michigan player to have two interceptions in a game since James Rogers against Purdue in 2010. Raymon Taylor recorded a career-high eleven tackles in the game. The win was Michigan's 400th victory at Michigan Stadium and improved its record against Notre Dame to 24–16–1. Gibbons' first-quarter field goal—his 15th straight made field goal attempt—broke the Michigan record for most consecutive field goals made. Remy Hamilton previously held the record. Stephen M. Ross, who donated $200 million to the University of Michigan earlier in the week, was named an honorary captain for the game.[44] In recognition of his performance in the game, Gallon was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Week.[45] Gardner was named Davey O'Brien Quarterback of the Week and one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week for his 5 touchdown performance, which included a record-tying 4 passing touchdowns.[46]

References to chickens were a widely reported side story to the game. After Notre Dame announced one year earlier that it would terminate the rivalry after the 2014 season, Michigan head coach Brady Hoke said Notre Dame was "chickening out" of the rivalry.[47] When ESPN commentator Lee Corso made his pick for the game during the College GameDay show (which was in Ann Arbor for the game), he brought out several live chickens while picking Notre Dame to win the game, and fans in the background carried signs with poultry references, including "Cluck of the Irish."[48] At the end Michigan's 41–30 victory, in what Chantel Jennings of ESPN.com called the "Dig of the Day",[49] the speakers at Michigan Stadium loudly played the "Chicken Dance" as Michigan fans "danced in the stands."[50][51][52]

### Vs. Akron

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See also: 2013 Akron Zips football team

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• #11 Wolverines | 7 | 0| 14| 7 | 28

* Date: September 14
* Location: Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Game start: 12:01 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3:19
* Game attendance: 107,120
* Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C), Sunny, NW 12 mph (19 km/h)
* Referee: Dave Witvoet
* TV announcers (BTN): Kevin Kugler, Chuck Long & Lisa Byington

* Sources:[13][53]

| Scoring summary

1| 10:29| MICH| Devin Funchess 48-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 7–0
1| 2:59| AKR| Robert Stein 45-yard field goal| MICH 7–3
3| 9:56| AKR| Zach D'Oriazo 28-yard pass from Kyle Pohl (Robert Stein kick)| AKR 10–7
3| 8:13| MICH| Devin Gardner 36-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 14–10
3| 3:23| MICH| Jehu Chesson 33-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 21–10
4| 14:46| AKR| Justin March 27-yard interception return (Robert Stein kick)| MICH 21–17
4| 4:10| AKR| Tyrell Goodman 1-yard pass from Kyle Pohl (Robert Stein kick)| AKR 24–21
4| 2:49| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 28–24

Following the game against Notre Dame, Michigan hosted the Akron Zips. This was the first meeting between the two teams.[54]

Michigan avoided a massive upset with a goal line stand at the end of the game, ensuring a 28–24 victory.[55] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 48-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Devin Funchess, but Akron responded with a 45-yard field goal from Robert Stein. Following a scoreless second quarter, Michigan led 7–3 at halftime. Akron opened the scoring in the third quarter with a 28-yard touchdown from Kyle Pohl to Zach D'Orazio, but Michigan responded with two touchdowns of its own—a Gardner 36-yard run and a 33-yard pass from Gardner to Jehu Chesson—giving Michigan a 21–10 lead. Akron responded with 14 points of its own—a Justin March 27-yard interception return for a touchdown and a one-yard touchdown pass from Pohl to Tyrell Goodman—to take a 24–21 lead. Michigan regained the lead and ended the scoring with a two-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint.[56]

Gardner recorded 103 rushing yards, which set a new career high. Brendan Gibbons missed a 45-yard field goal in the second quarter, which ended his streak of 16 consecutive made field goals. Blake Countess recorded his second straight game with an interception, while Jarrod Wilson recorded his first career interception. Akron became the 145th school to play Michigan in a football game, with Michigan's record improving to 116–25–4 in games when facing a new opponent.[54]

### At UConn

[edit]

See also: 2013 UConn Huskies football team

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* Date: September 21
* Location: Rentschler Field
East Hartford, Connecticut
* Game start: 8:14 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3:16
* Game attendance: 42,704
* Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), Chance of rain, S 8 mph (13 km/h)
* Referee: Ed Ardito
* TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Shannon Spake

* Sources:[14][57]

| Scoring summary

1| 1:56| MICH| Devin Gardner 17-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 7–0
2| 3:54| UCONN| Spencer Parker 11-yard pass from Chandler Whitmer (Chad Christen kick)| Tie 7–7
2| 1:47| UCONN| Lyle McCombs 7-yard pass from Chandler Whitmer (Chad Christen kick)| UCONN 14–7
3| 13:39| UCONN| Ty-Meer Brown 34-yard fumble return (Chad Christen kick)| UCONN 21–7
3| 5:37| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 35-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| UCONN 21–14
4| 9:49| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 12-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| Tie 21–21
4| 4:36| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 21-yard field goal| MICH 24–21

Following its near-upset from Akron, Michigan traveled to East Hartford to face the Connecticut (UConn) Huskies. In the previous meeting in 2010—the rededication of Michigan Stadium—Michigan defeated Connecticut 30–10.[58]

Michigan won its second close game in two weeks, scoring 17 unanswered points to defeat UConn 24–21 after falling behind 21–7 in the third quarter.[59] Michigan scored the only points of the first quarter via a Devin Gardner 17-yard touchdown. UConn responded with 14 unanswered points in the second quarter to take a 14–7 lead at halftime: an 11-yard touchdown pass from Chandler Whitmer to Spencer Parker and a seven-yard touchdown pass from Whitmer to Lyle McCombs. UConn opened the scoring in the third quarter when Ty-Meer Brown returned a Gardner fumble 34 yards for a touchdown, making the score 21–7 UConn. Michigan responded by scoring the final 17 points, a 35-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint in the third quarter, a 12-yard touchdown run from Toussaint in the fourth quarter, and a 21-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons, which also occurred in the fourth quarter.[60]

The attendance of 42,704 was the largest crowd in the history of Rentschler Field. Toussaint carried the ball 24 times for a total of 120 rushing yards, his first effort over 100 yards since the game against Ohio State in 2011. Frank Clark recorded two sacks in the game, his first multi-sack game of his career. Desmond Morgan recorded his first career interception, while Chris Wormley and Raymon Taylor both recorded their first career sacks. Michigan's defense only allowed 206 yards of total offense and held UConn to one successful third down conversion out of eleven attempts.[61]

### Vs. Minnesota

[edit]

See also: 2013 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

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• #19 Wolverines | 7 | 7| 14| 14 | 42

* Date: October 5
* Location: Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Game start: 3:36 EDT
* Elapsed time: 2:56
* Game attendance: 111,079
* Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C), Cloudy, SE 12 mph (19 km/h)
* Referee: Alex Kemp
* TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham & Jeannine Edwards

* Sources:[15][62]

| Scoring summary

1| 10:36| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 8-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 7–0
1| :52| MINN| Maxx Williams 7-yard pass from Mitch Leidner (Chris Hawthorne kick)| TIE 7–7
2| 1:25| MICH| Devin Funchess 24-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 14–7
3| 10:08| MICH| Derrick Green 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 21–7
3| 4:26| MINN| Chris Hawthorne 44-yard field goal| MICH 21–10
3| :11| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 12-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 28–10
4| 10:07| MINN| Chris Hawthorne 27-yard field goal| MICH 28–13
4| 2:36| MICH| Devin Gardner 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 35–13
4| 1:19| MICH| Blake Countess 72-yard interception return (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 42–13

After its trip to Connecticut, Michigan faced the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In the previous meeting, Michigan dominated Minnesota and won by a score of 35–13.[63]

Michigan again dominated Minnesota, winning 42–13.[64] The teams traded touchdowns in the first quarter, with Michigan scoring on an eight-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint and Minnesota responding with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Mitch Leidner to Maxx Williams. Michigan scored the only points of the second quarter on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Devin Garder to Devin Funchess, giving Michigan a 14–7 lead at halftime. Michigan scored the first points of the third quarter on a two-yard touchdown run from Derrick Green, but Minnesota responded with a 44-yard field goal from Chris Hawthorne. Michigan responded with a 12-yard touchdown run from Toussaint. Minnesota opened the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 27-yard field goal from Hawthorne to make the score 28–13, but Michigan scored the final 14 points of the game via a two-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner and a 72-yard interception return for a touchdown from Blake Countess.[65]

The game was Michigan's first game without a turnover since its 2011 meeting with Minnesota, and the first time Gardner had started a game as a quarterback without throwing at least one interception.[66] Graham Glasgow replaced Jack Miller as the team's starting center, while Chris Bryant replaced Glasgow as the team's left guard. Michigan's offense did not attempt a pass during the first quarter of the game. Blake Countess's interception in the fourth quarter was his fourth of the season; he became the first Wolverine since Donovan Warren in 2009 to have four interceptions in a season.[67]

### At Penn State

[edit]

See also: 2013 Penn State Nittany Lions football team

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#18 Wolverines | 10 | 0| 17| 7| 0| 3| 0| 3 | 40
• Nittany Lions | 7 | 14| 3| 10| 0| 3| 0| 6 | 43

* Date: October 12
* Location: Beaver Stadium
State College, Pennsylvania
* Game start: 5:05 EDT
* Elapsed time: 4:11
* Game attendance: 107,884
* Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C), Sunny, E 7 mph (11 km/h)
* Referee: Todd Geerlings
* TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Tessitore, Matt Millen & Maria Taylor

* Sources:[16][68]

| Scoring summary

1| 9:39| PSU| Brandon Felder 12-yard pass from Christian Hackenberg (Sam Ficken kick)| PSU 7–0
1| 8:19| MICH| Devin Funchess 59-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| TIE 7–7
1| :49| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 47-yard field goal| MICH 10–7
2| 11:29| PSU| Jesse James 20-yard pass from Christian Hackenberg (Sam Ficken kick)| PSU14–10
2| 7:06| PSU| Brandon Felder 24-yard pass from Christian Hackenberg (Sam Ficken kick)| PSU 21–10
3| 14:50| MICH| Frank Clark 24-yard fumble recovery (Brendan Gibbons kick)| PSU 21–17
3| 8:50| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 38-yard field goal| PSU 21–20
3| 4:21| PSU| Sam Ficken 45-yard field goal| PSU 24–20
3| :28| MICH| Jeremy Gallon 16-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 27–24
4| 10:28| MICH| Devin Funchess 37-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 34–24
4| 6:35| PSU| Sam Ficken 43-yard field goal| MICH 34–27
4| :27| PSU| Christian Hackenberg 1-yard run (Sam Ficken kick)| TIE 34–34
2OT| | MICH| Brendan Gibbons 25-yard field goal| MICH 37–34
2OT| | PSU| Sam Ficken 36-yard field goal| TIE 37–37
4OT| | MICH| Brendan Gibbons 40-yard field goal| MICH 40–37
4OT| | PSU| Bill Belton 2-yard run| PSU 43–40

Following its game against Minnesota, Michigan traveled to State College to face the Penn State Nittany Lions for the first time since 2010. In the previous meeting, Penn State won by a score of 41–31.[69]

Penn State won the game, defeating Michigan 43–40 after four overtime periods.[70] Penn State opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Christian Hackenberg to Brandon Felder. Michigan responded with a 59-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Devin Funchess and a 47-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons, which gave Michigan a 10–7 lead after the first quarter. Penn State responded in the second quarter with 14 unanswered points, via a 20-yard touchdown pass from Hackenberg to Jesse James and a 24-yard touchdown pass from Hackenberg to Felder, making the score 21–10 in favor of Penn State at halftime. Michigan responded with the first ten points of the third quarter. Frank Clark recovered a Penn State fumble and returned it 24 yards for a touchdown, while Gibbons added a 23-yard to make the score 21–20 in favor of Penn State. Penn State responded with a 45-yard field goal from Sam Ficken, but Michigan regained the lead via a 16-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon. In the fourth quarter, Michigan added to its lead with a 37-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Funchess, making the score 34–24. Penn State scored the next ten points—a 43-yard field goal from Ficken and a one-yard run from Hackenberg—to tie the game and send it to overtime. Neither team scored in the first overtime. In the second overtime, Gibbons kicked a 25-yard field goal for Michigan, but Penn State responded with a 36-yard field goal from Ficken. After neither team scored in the third overtime, Gibbons gave Michigan a three-point lead with a 40-yard field goal in the fourth overtime, but Penn State responded with a two-yard touchdown run from Bill Belton to win the game.[71]

The game was the longest in Michigan football history, surpassing triple overtime victories against Michigan State in 2004 and Illinois in 2010. Devin Funchess recorded over 100 receiving yards for the second consecutive week. Frank Clark recorded two sacks and two fumble recoveries, as well as a defensive touchdown, giving Michigan its second consecutive week with a defensive touchdown. Jake Ryan played for the first time since his ACL injury in the spring. Brendan Gibbons recorded his 127th consecutive point after touchdown (PAT), setting a new Michigan record and passing JD Carlson in the process. Desmond Morgan recorded eight tackles during the game.[72]

### Vs. Indiana

[edit]

See also: 2013 Indiana Hoosiers football team

Indiana at Michigan |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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• Wolverines | 14 | 14| 14| 21 | 63

* Date: October 19
* Location: Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Game start: 3:46 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3:38
* Game attendance: 109,503
* Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C), Overcast, SW 15 mph (24 km/h)
* Referee: Jerry McGinn
* TV announcers (BTN): Matt Devlin, Glen Mason & Jon Jansen

* Sources:[17][73]

| Scoring summary

1| 10:28| IND| Cody Latimer 59-yard pass from Nate Sudfeld (Mitch Ewald kick)| IND 7–0
1| 8:07| MICH| Devin Gardner 13-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| TIE 7–7
1| 4:33| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 2-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 14–7
2| 7:02| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 7-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 21–7
2| 5:59| IND| Shane Wynn 33-yard pass from Tre Roberson (Mitch Ewald kick)| MICH 21–14
2| :40| MICH| Jeremy Gallon 21-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 28–14
2| :00| IND| Mitch Ewald 50-yard field goal| MICH 28–17
3| 13:18| IND| Kevin Coleman 2-yard run (Mitch Ewald kick)| MICH 28–24
3| 11:17| MICH| Jeremy Gallon 50-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 35–24
3| 9:27| IND| Shane Wynn 5-yard pass from Tre Roberson (Mitch Ewald kick)| MICH 35–31
3| 6:17| IND| Mitch Ewald 23-yard field goal| MICH 35–34
3| 4:06| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 1-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 42–34
3| 2:56| IND| Kofi Hughes 67-yard pass from Tre Roberson (Two-point conversion failed)| MICH 42–40
4| 13:40| MICH| Devin Gardner 6-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 49–40
4| 12:15| IND| Tre Roberson 15-yard run (Mitch Ewald kick)| MICH 49–47
4| 6:01| MICH| Devin Gardner 6-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 56–47
4| 1:12| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 27-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 63–47

After its trip to State College, Michigan hosted the Indiana Hoosiers for the first time since 2010. Michigan won the previous game by a score of 42–35.[74]

The game turned into a shootout, with Michigan winning 63–47.[75] Indiana opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 59-yard touchdown pass from Nate Sudfeld to Cody Latimer. Michigan responded with a 13-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner and then took the lead via a two-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint. Michigan added to its lead in the second quarter via a seven-yard touchdown run from Toussaint, but Indiana responded with a 33-yard touchdown pass from Tre Roberson to Shane Wynn, cutting Michigan's lead to seven points. Michigan added a 21-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon, but as time expired in the half, Mitch Ewald kicked a 50-yard field goal, making the score 28–17 in favor of Michigan at halftime. The teams combined to score 37 points in the third quarter. Indiana cut Michigan's lead to four with a two-yard touchdown run from Tevin Coleman, but Michigan responded with a 50-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Gallon. Indiana answered with a five-yard touchdown pass from Roberson to Wynn and then reduced Michigan's lead to one point with a 23-yard field goal from Ewald. Michigan answered with a one-yard touchdown run from Toussaint, but Indiana responded with a 67-yard touchdown pass from Roberson to Kofi Hughes, making the score 42–40 in favor of Michigan. In the fourth quarter, Michigan responded with a six-yard touchdown run from Gardner, but Indiana answered with a 15-yard touchdown run from Tre Roberson. Michigan once again extended its lead to nine points with a six-yard touchdown run from Gardner and then ended the scoring with a 27-yard touchdown run from Toussaint.[76]

Jeremy Gallon broke the single-game receiving record for both Michigan and the Big Ten Conference during the game, catching 14 passes for a total of 369 yards. Gardner broke Michigan's single game records for both passing yards (503) and total offense (584). Michigan's offense set a new school record for total yardage with 751 yards of offense, breaking the previous record of 727 yards against Delaware State in 2009. Thomas Gordon recorded his first two interceptions of the season during the game. With the win, Michigan became bowl eligible.[77]

### At Michigan State

[edit]

See also: 2013 Michigan State Spartans football team

Michigan at Michigan State
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#23 Wolverines | 3 | 3| 0| 0 | 6
• #24 Spartans | 3 | 10| 3| 13 | 29

* Date: November 2
* Location: Spartan Stadium
East Lansing, Michigan
* Game start: 3:36 p.m. EDT
* Elapsed time: 3:17
* Game attendance: 76,306
* Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C), Cloudy, NNE 9 mph (14 km/h)
* Referee: Bill LeMonnier
* TV announcers (ABC): Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge & Holly Rowe

* Sources:[18][78]

| Scoring summary

1| 10:38| MICH| Matt Wile 49-yard field goal| MICH 3–0
1| 9:10| MSU| Michael Geiger 40-yard field goal| TIE 3–3
2| 11:19| MSU| Michael Geiger 44-yard field goal| MSU 6–3
2| 3:22| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 39-yard field goal| TIE 6–6
2| :23| MSU| Bennie Fowler 13-yard pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger kick)| MSU 13–6
3| 9:54| MSU| Michael Geiger 35-yard field goal| MSU 16–6
4| 10:31| MSU| Connor Cook 1-yard run (Kick blocked)| MSU 22–6
4| 2:43| MSU| Jeremy Langford 40-yard run (Michael Geiger kick)| MSU 29–6

Following its clash with Indiana, Michigan traveled to East Lansing to face its in-state rival, the Michigan State Spartans. Michigan won the previous game 12–10 on a last second field goal from Brendan Gibbons.[79]

Michigan State dominated the game, winning 29–6.[80] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 49-yard field goal from Matt Wile, but Michigan State responded with a field goal of its own—a 40-yard one from Michael Geiger. In the second quarter, Michigan State took the lead on a 44-yard field goal from Geiger, but Michigan responded with a 34-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons. Michigan State regained the lead on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Connor Cook to Bennie Fowler. After leading 13–6 at halftime, Michigan State scored all points that occurred after halftime. In the third quarter, Geiger added a 35-yard field goal to give Michigan State a 16–6 lead. In the fourth quarter, Michigan State added two touchdowns via a one-yard touchdown run from Connor Cook and a 40-yard touchdown run from Jeremy Langford.[81]

Michigan rushed for −48 yards, which was a school record for the lowest total rushing yards in a single game. Michigan fell to 35–24–2 when the two teams played games involving the Paul Bunyan Trophy.[82]

### Vs. Nebraska

[edit]

See also: 2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team

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• Cornhuskers | 10 | 0| 0| 7 | 17
Wolverines | 0 | 3| 7| 3 | 13

* Date: November 9
* Location: Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Game start: 3:36 p.m. EST
* Elapsed time: 3:04
* Game attendance: 112,204
* Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), Partly cloudy, SW 20 mph (32 km/h)
* Referee: John O'Neil
* TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Shannon Spake

* Sources:[19][83]

| Scoring summary

1| 8:09| NEB| Pat Smith 21-yard field goal| NEB 3–0
1| 2:50| NEB| Ameer Abdullah 8-yard run| NEB 10–0
2| 11:47| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 27-yard field goal| NEB 10–3
3| 9:56| MICH| Devin Funchess 5-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| TIE 10–10
4| 8:08| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 40-yard field goal| MICH 13–10
4| 2:03| NEB| Ameer Abdullah 5-yard pass from Tommy Armstrong, Jr. (Michael Geiger kick)| NEB 17–13

After its trip to East Lansing, Michigan hosted the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The previous meeting saw Michigan lose starting quarterback Denard Robinson to injury in the first half and it eventually lost the game 23–9.[84]

Nebraska defeated Michigan 17–13 in a low-scoring affair.[85] Nebraska opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 21-yard field goal from Pat Smith and an eight-yard run from Ameer Abdullah. Michigan responded in the second quarter with a 27-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons, giving Nebraska a 10–3 lead at halftime. Michigan tied the game in the third quarter with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Devin Funchess, and then took the lead in the fourth quarter via a 40-yard field goal from Gibbons. Nebraska responded with a five-yard touchdown pass from Tommy Armstrong to Abdullah to win the game.[86]

The loss was Michigan's first at Michigan Stadium since Brady Hoke became the head coach in 2011. Both Dennis Norfleet and Chris Wormley recorded their first career fumble recoveries. The attendance of 112,204 marked the 250th consecutive game Michigan Stadium has seen crowds of over 100,000 people.[82]

### At Northwestern

[edit]

See also: 2013 Northwestern Wildcats football team

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* Date: November 16
* Location: Ryan Field
Evanston, Illinois
* Game start: 3:42 p.m. EST
* Elapsed time: 3:39
* Game attendance: 47,330
* Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C), Cloudy, S 15 mph (24 km/h)
* Referee: Bill LeMonnier
* TV announcers (BTN): Kevin Kugler, Glen Mason & J Leman

* Sources:[20][87]

| Scoring summary

1| 8:45| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 25-yard field goal| MICH 3–0
1| 2:47| NW| Jeff Budzien 40-yard field goal| TIE 3–3
2| 0:00| NW| Jeff Budzien 22-yard field goal| NW 6–3
3| 2:35| NW| Jeff Budzien 29-yard field goal| NW 9–3
4| 11:45| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 28-yard field goal| NW 9–6
4| 0:00| MICH| Brendan Gibbons 44-yard field goal| TIE 9–9
1OT| | MICH| Jake Butt 11-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 16–9
1OT| | NW| Kain Colter 1-yard run (Jeff Budzien kick)| TIE 16–16
2OT| | NW| Jeff Budzien 36-yard field goal| NW 19–16
2OT| | MICH| Brendan Gibbons 29-yard field goal| TIE 19–19
3OT| | MICH| Devin Gardner 5-yard run (Devin Gardner rush)| MICH 27–19

Following its game against Nebraska, Michigan traveled to Evanston to face the Northwestern Wildcats. Michigan won the previous meeting 38–31 in overtime.[88]

Michigan stunned Northwestern with a last second field goal to tie the game, and then won in triple overtime by a score of 27–19.[89] The teams traded field goals in the first quarter, with Michigan scoring first via a 25-yard field goal from Brendan Gibbons, while Northwestern responded with a 40-yard field goal from Jeff Budzien. Northwestern scored the only points of the second quarter via a 22-yard field goal from Budzien and led 6–3 at halftime. Northwestern also scored the only points of the third quarter via a 29-yard field goal from Budzien to take a 9–3 lead. Michigan responded with two field goals from Brendan Gibbons—one from 28 yards and one from 44 yards, with the second one coming as time expired. The teams traded touchdowns in the first overtime, with Michigan scoring via an 11-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Jake Butt, while Kain Colter scored via a one-yard run for Northwestern. The teams traded field goals in the second overtime. Jeff Budzien kicked a 36-yard field goal for Northwestern, while Brendan Gibbons added a 29-yard field goal for Michigan. Michigan won the game in the third overtime via a 5-yard touchdown run from Gardner, converting a two-point attempt via a Gardner run, and then stopping Northwestern's offense during Northwestern's attempt.[90]

Michigan improved its record to 9–2 in games that were decided in overtime. Jake Butt's touchdown in the first overtime was his first career touchdown. Jeremy Gallon became the school's tenth player to record 1,000 receiving yards in a season and the first since Mario Manningham did so in 2007.[91]

### At Iowa

[edit]

See also: 2013 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

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• Hawkeyes | 7 | 0| 7| 10 | 24

* Date: November 23
* Location: Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, Iowa
* Game start: 12:01 p.m. EST
* Elapsed time: 3:15
* Game attendance: 65,708
* Game weather: 18 °F (−8 °C), Sunny, NNW 18 mph (29 km/h)
* Referee: Todd Geerlings
* TV announcers (BTN): Kevin Kugler, Glen Mason & J Leman

* Sources:[21][92]

| Scoring summary

1| 13:19| MICH| Brennan Beyer 7-yard interception return (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 7–0
1| 3:39| IOWA| CJ Fiedorowicz 5-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Mike Meyer kick)| TIE 7–7
2| 8:31| MICH| A.J. Williams 2-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 14–7
2| :41| MICH| Jeremy Gallon 9-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Brendan Gibbons kick)| MICH 21–7
3| 13:35| IOWA| Tevaun Smith 55-yard pass from Jake Rudock (Mike Meyer kick)| MICH 21–14
4| 12:11| IOWA| Mark Wesiman 9-yard run (Mike Meyer kick)| TIE 21–21
4| 6:02| IOWA| Mike Meyer 34-yard field goal| IOWA 24–21

After its game against Northwestern, Michigan completed its road portion of the schedule against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Michigan dominated the previous meeting, winning 42–17, with Devin Gardner accounting for all six of Michigan's touchdowns.[93]

Iowa won the game by a score of 24–21.[94] Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a seven-yard interception return for a touchdown from Brennan Beyer, but Iowa responded with a five-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to CJ Fiedorowicz. Michigan scored the next fourteen points via a two-yard pass from Devin Gardner to A.J. Williams and a nine-yard pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon, giving Michigan a 21–7 lead at halftime. Iowa scored the next 17 points to win the game. In the third quarter, Jake Rudock completed a 55-yard touchdown pass to Tevaun Smith, cutting Michigan's lead to seven points. In the fourth quarter, Mark Weisman tied the game via a nine-yard touchdown run, and Mike Myer gave Iowa the victory with a 34-yard field goal.[95]

The temperature at kickoff was 18 °F (−8 °C). Frank Clark had 2.5 tackles for a loss, while Michigan intercepted three passes and had its third defensive touchdown of the season. Blake Countess recorded his fifth interception of the season, while Raymon Taylor recorded his fourth interception of the season.[96]

### Vs. Ohio State

[edit]

See also: 2013 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

Ohio State at Michigan
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Wolverines | 14 | 7| 0| 20 | 41

* Date: November 30
* Location: Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Game start: 12:06 p.m. EST
* Elapsed time: 3:32
* Game attendance: 113,511
* Game weather: 37 °F (3 °C), Partly cloudy, S 12 mph (19 km/h)
* Referee: Mike Cannon
* TV announcers (ABC): Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge & Holly Rowe

* Sources:[22][97]

| Scoring summary

1| 9:24| MICH| Devin Gardner 1-yard run (Matt Wile kick)| MICH 7–0
1| 5:08| OHST| Devin Smith 53-yard pass from Braxton Miller (Drew Basil kick)| TIE 7–7
1| 2:11| MICH| Fitzgerald Toussaint 4-yard run (Matt Wile kick)| MICH 14–7
1| :55| OHST| Braxton Miller 53-yard run (Drew Basil kick)| TIE 14–14
2| 14:28| MICH| Jeremy Gallon 17-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick)| MICH 21–14
2| 1:03| OHST| Braxton Miller 21-yard run (Drew Basil kick)| TIE 21–21
3| 6:59| OHST| Braxton Miller 3-yard run (Drew Basil kick)| OSU 28–21
3| 1:05| OHST| Jeff Heuerman 22-yard pass from Braxton Miller (Drew Basil kick)| OSU 35–21
4| 11:15| MICH| Drew Dileo 11-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick)| OSU 35–28
4| 5:01| MICH| Jake Butt 2-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick)| TIE 35–35
4| 2:20| OHST| Carlos Hyde 1-yard run (Drew Basil kick)| OSU 42–35
4| :32| MICH| Devin Funchess 2-yard pass from Devin Gardner (pass failed)| OSU 42–41

Following its road finale against Iowa, Michigan faced Ohio State in the 110th meeting of "The Game". Ohio State won the previous edition 26–21.[98]

Ohio State won a thrilling contest 42–41 after Michigan missed a go-ahead two-point conversion attempt with 32 seconds remaining in the game.[99] The teams combined for 28 points in the first quarter. Michigan opened the scoring via a one-yard touchdown run from Devin Gardner, but Ohio State responded with a 53-yard touchdown pass from Braxton Miller to Devin Smith. Michigan regained the lead via a four-yard touchdown run from Fitzgerald Toussaint, but Ohio State responded with a 53-yard touchdown run from Miller. Michigan regained the lead in the second quarter via a 17-yard touchdown pass from Devin Gardner to Jeremy Gallon, but Ohio State responded with a 21-yard touchdown run from Braxton Miller, making the score 21–21 at halftime. In the third quarter, Ohio State took the lead for the first time in the game, with Braxton Miller scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run. Ohio State added to its lead via a 22-yard touchdown pass from Miller to Jeff Heuerman, making the score 35–21 in favor of Ohio State at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Michigan responded with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Drew Dileo and a two-yard pass from Gardner to Jake Butt, which tied the score at 35. Ohio State regained the lead via a one-yard touchdown run from Carlos Hyde, but Michigan responded with a two-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Devin Funchess. Instead of attempting the extra point to send the game to overtime, Michigan decided to go for a two-point conversion to win the game in regulation. Gardner's pass was intercepted and Ohio State won its second consecutive game over Michigan.[100]

Devin Gardner completed 32 of his 45 attempted passes for 451 yards and four touchdowns. This was his second career game of over 400 passing yards; he is the only Michigan quarterback to have ever thrown for 400 passing yards in a single game. Gardner's 451 passing yards and Gallon's 175 receiving yards are the most passing and receiving yards ever recorded against Ohio State in the history of the rivalry.[101]

### Vs. Kansas State

[edit]

Main article: 2013 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl

See also: 2013 Kansas State Wildcats football team

Michigan vs. Kansas State
(Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl)  |  | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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Wolverines | 3 | 3| 0| 8 | 14
• Wildcats | 14 | 7| 0| 10 | 31

* Date: December 28
* Location: Sun Devil Stadium
Tempe, Arizona
* Game start: 10:15 p.m. EST
* Elapsed time: 3:03
* Game attendance: 53,284
* Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C), High clouds, W 7 mph (11 km/h)
* Referee: Land Clark
* TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Shannon Spake

* Sources:[23][102]

For its final game of the season, Michigan faced Kansas State in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. This was the first ever meeting between the two schools. This was Michigan's forty-third bowl game in its history, and the first time it had ever played in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. It was also the first time Michigan played in Arizona since the 1986 Fiesta Bowl, when Michigan defeated Nebraska 27–23.[103]

## Depth chart

[edit]

Starters and backups against Central Michigan.[104] Following Drake Johnson's season-ending injury against Central Michigan, Derrick Green replaced him as the backup running back, while Thomas Rawls replaced Justice Hayes as the third-string running back.[105]

Defense

| FS

Jarrod Wilson
Jeremy Clark
Courtney Avery

| WLB | MLB | SLB

|
|

⋅ | Desmond Morgan | ⋅
Royce Jenkins-Stone  | Joe Bolden | ⋅
Ben Gedeon  | Mike McCray | ⋅
| SS

Thomas Gordon
Josh Furman
Dymonte Thomas
| CB

Blake Countess
Channing Stribling

| DE | DT | DT | DE

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|

Keith Heitzman  | Quinton Washington  | Jibreel Black  | Frank Clark
Matt Godin  | Ondre Pipkins | Ryan Glasgow | Mario Ojemudia
⋅ | ⋅ | Willie Henry | ⋅
|  | CB

Raymon Taylor
Delonte Hollowell
Jourdan Lewis

Offense

| WR

Jeremy Gallon
Joe Reynolds

|  | LT | LG | C | RG | RT

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Taylor Lewan | Graham Glasgow  | Jack Miller  | Kyle Kalis | Michael Schofield
Ben Braden | Chris Bryant  | Joey Burzynski  | Joey Burzynski  | Erik Magnuson
⋅ | ⋅ | ⋅ | ⋅ | ⋅
| TE

Devin Funchess
A.J. Williams
Jake Butt
| WR

Jehu Chesson
Jeremy Jackson

|  | QB

Devin Gardner
Shane Morris
Brian Cleary
|  | RB

Fitzgerald Toussaint
Drake Johnson
Justice Hayes
|  | FB

Joe Kerridge
Sione Houma

| Special teams

PK Brendan Gibbons
PK Matt Wile
P Matt Wile
KR Dennis Norfleet/Drew Dileo
PR Dennis Norfleet
LS Jareth Glanda
H Drew Dileo
|  |

## Awards

[edit]

Fifth-year senior offensive tackle Taylor Lewan earned his second consecutive and Michigan's third consecutive Rimington-Pace Offensive lineman of the Year award and tight end Devin Funchess was selected as the Kwalick-Clark Tight end of the Year. Lewan earned first-team All-Big Ten Conference recognition from both the coaches and the media, while Funchess and Blake Countess were All-Conference first team by the media and second-team honors by the coaches. Jeremy Gallon was a second team selection by both the coaches and the media, while Frank Clark was recognized as second-team by the coaches and honorable mention by the media. Other honorable mention selections were Jibreel Black (coaches and media), Devin Gardner, Brendan Gibbons and Raymon Taylor (media) and Michael Schofield (coaches).[106] Following the season Gallon was selected team MVP.[107]

Lewan was a first team All-American selection by Sporting News, a second team selection by the Associated Press, CBSSports.com, Walter Camp Football Foundation, Sports Illustrated and a third team selection by Athlon Sports.[108][109][110][111][112][113] Countess, Funchess and Gallon were honorable mention selections by Sports Illustrated.[111]

### All-star games

[edit]

Game | Date | Site | Players

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2014 East–West Shrine Game | January 18, 2014 | Tropicana Field
St. Petersburg, Florida | Jeremy Gallon[114]
2014 Senior Bowl | January 25, 2013 | Ladd–Peebles Stadium,
Mobile, Alabama | Michael Schofield

## Roster

[edit]

2013 Michigan Wolverines football team roster

Players  | Coaches
Offense | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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WR | `3` | Bo Dever | RFr
RB | `5` | Justice Hayes | So
QB | `6` | Brian Cleary | RFr
QB | `7` | Shane Morris | Fr
QB | `8` | Russell Bellomy | So
WR | `9` | Drew Dileo | Sr
WR | `10` | Da'Mario Jones | Fr
QB | `13` | Alex Swieca | So
QB | `15` | Alex Moores | Fr
WR | `16` | Jack Wangler | Fr
WR | `17` | Jeremy Jackson | Sr
RB | `18` | DeAnthony Hardison | RFr
RB | `20` | Drake Johnson | RFr
WR | `21` | Jeremy Gallon | Sr
RB | `23` | Dennis Norfleet | So
RB | `27` | Derrick Green | Fr
RB | `28` | Fitzgerald Toussaint | Sr
RB | `32` | Deveon Smith | Fr
RB | `33` | Wyatt Shallman | Fr
FB | `36` | Joe Kerridge | So
RB | `37` | Bobby Henderson | RFr
RB | `38` | Thomas Rawls | Jr
FB | `39` | Sione Houma | So
WR | `41` | Anthony Capatina | Jr
TE | `42` | Dylan Esterline | Jr
TE | `46` | Clark Grace | RFr
WR | `49` | Brad Anlauf | RFr
RB | `51` | Bobby Henderson | RFr
OL | `55` | David Dawson | Fr
OL | `56` | Joey Burzynski | Jr
OL | `57` | Patrick Kugler | Fr
OL | `58` | Chris Bryant | So
OL | `60` | Jack Miller | So
OL | `61` | Graham Glasgow | So
OL | `62` | Blake Bars | RFr
OL | `63` | Ben Pliska | RFr
OL | `65` | Kyle Bosch | Fr
OL | `66` | Dan Liesman | RFr
OL | `67` | Kyle Kalis | RFr
OL | `69` | Erik Gunderson | Sr
OL | `70` | Kristian Mateus | Jr
OL | `71` | Ben Braden | RFr
OL | `72` | Logan Tuley-Tillman | Fr
OL | `73` | Chris Fox | Fr
OL | `74` | Dan Samuelson | Fr
OL | `75` | Michael Schofield | Sr
OL | `77` | Taylor Lewan (C) | Sr
OL | `78` | Erik Magnuson | RFr
TE | `80` | Khalid Hill | Fr
WR | `81` | Csont'e York | Fr
WR | `82` | Amara Darboh | So
WR | `83` | Jaron Dukes | Fr
TE | `84` | A.J. Williams | So
WR | `85` | Joe Reynolds | Sr
WR | `86` | Jehu Chesson | RFr
TE | `87` | Devin Funchess | So
TE | `88` | Jake Butt | Fr
WR | `89` | Jonathan Keizer | So
TE | `91` | Alex Mitropoulos-Rundus | So
TE | `94` | Jordan Paskorz | Jr
TE | `95` | Michael Jocz | RFr
QB | `98` | Devin Gardner | RJr
Defense | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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LB | `3` | Mike McCray | Fr
LB | `4` | Cameron Gordon (C) | Sr
DB | `6` | Raymon Taylor | Jr
DT | `7` | Henry Poggi | Fr
DB | `8` | Channing Stribling | Fr
CB | `11` | Courtney Avery (C) | Sr
DB | `12` | Allen Gant | RFr
CB | `13` | Terry Richardson | So
S | `14` | Josh Furman | Jr
LB | `15` | James Ross | So
DB | `18` | Blake Countess | RSo
DB | `20` | Reon Dawson | Fr
S | `22` | Jarrod Wilson | So
DB | `24` | Delonte Hollowell | Jr
S | `25` | Dymonte Thomas | Fr
DB | `26` | Jourdan Lewis | Fr
DB | `29` | Ross Douglas | Fr
S | `30` | Thomas Gordon | Sr
S | `32` | Shaun Austin | RFr
DE | `33` | Taco Charlton | Fr
S | `34` | Jeremy Clark | RFr
LB | `35` | Joe Bolden | So
DB | `36` | AJ Pearson | RFr
DB | `41` | Anthony Capatina | Jr
LB | `42` | Ben Gedeon | Fr
DE | `43` | Chris Wormley | RFr
DB | `44` | Delano Hill | Fr
LB | `47` | Jake Ryan (C) | Jr
LB | `48` | Desmond Morgan | Jr
DE | `50` | Tom Strobel | RFr
LB | `52` | Royce Jenkins-Stone | So
DE | `53` | Mario Ojemudia | So
DT | `54` | Richard Ash | Jr
DE | `55` | Jibreel Black | Sr
DT | `56` | Ondre Pipkins | So
LB | `57` | Frank Clark | Jr
LB | `59` | Mark Lawson | RFr
DT | `69` | Willie Henry | RFr
DT | `73` | Maurice Hurst, Jr. | Fr
DT | `76` | Quinton Washington | Sr
DE | `92` | Keith Heitzman | So
DL | `96` | Ryan Glasgow | RFr
DE | `97` | Brennen Beyer | Jr
DE | `99` | Matt Godin | RFr
Special teams | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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PK | `34` | Brendan Gibbons | Sr
P | `43` | Will Hagerup (S) | Sr
LS | `43` | Scott Sypniewski | Fr
PK | `45` | Matt Wile | Jr
PK | `46` | J.J. McGrath | Fr
LS | `54` | Jareth Glanda | Sr
LS | `64` | Brandon Duba | Fr
P | `91` | Kenneth Allen | RFr

Head coach

* Brady Hoke

Coordinators/assistant coaches

* Al Borges (offensive coordinator / quarterbacks)
* Greg Mattison (defensive coordinator)
* Dan Ferrigno (tight ends / special teams)
* Darrell Funk (offensive line)
* Jeff Hecklinski (wide receivers)
* Fred Jackson (running backs)
* Curt Mallory (defensive backs)
* Roy Manning (linebackers)
* Mark Smith (linebackers)
* Ernie Lawson (defensive graduate assistant)
* Aaron Wellman (strength and conditioning)
* Kevin Koger (graduate assistant)
* Adam Stenavich (offensive graduate assistant)[115][116]

* * *

Legend

* (C) Team captain
* (S) Suspended
* (I) Ineligible

* Injured
* Redshirt

* * *

Roster
Last update: October 7, 2013

## Radio

[edit]

Radio coverage for all games was broadcast statewide on The Michigan Wolverines Football Network and on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. The radio announcers were Frank Beckmann with play-by-play, Jim Brandstatter with color commentary, and Doug Karsch with sideline reports.[117] This was Beckmann's 32nd and final season in the Michigan press box; he retired from sportscasting afterward.[118]

## 2014 NFL Draft

[edit]

Main article: 2014 NFL draft

| Rnd. | Pick No. | NFL team | Player  | Pos. | College | Conf. | Notes

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| 1  | 11 | Tennessee Titans | Taylor Lewan | OT | Michigan | Big Ten |
| 3  | 95 |  | Michael Schofield | OT | Michigan | Big Ten |
| 7  | 244 | New England Patriots | Jeremy Gallon | WR | Michigan | Big Ten |

In addition to the drafted players both Thomas Gordon (New York Giants) and Fitzgerald Toussaint (Baltimore Ravens) signed contracts as undrafted free agents.[119]

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