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The 1973 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1973 Big Ten Conference football season. In his fifth year as Michigan's head coach, Bo Schembechler led the team to a 10–0–1 record. It was Michigan's first undefeated season since 1948. The Wolverines outscored their opponents 330 to 68.
Former Michigan star Gerald Ford ascended to the U.S. presidency in August 1974.. The 1973 Michigan football team compiled a 10–0–1 record. Several key offensive players from the 1973 team returned in 1974, including quarterback Dennis Franklin, a trio of tailbacks in Gordon Bell, Chuck Heater and Rob Lytle, wing back Gil Chapman, end Jim Smith, and center Dennis Franks.
Franklin is remembered for his role in the classic 1973 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game. When the teams met, both teams were unbeaten with Ohio State ranked No. 1, and Michigan No. 4. Michigan had outscored its opponents 320–58, Ohio State by a margin of 361–33. After an epic struggle, the game ended in a 10–10 tie. [6]
The 1912 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1912 college football season. ... 27–21, at Franklin Field in Philadelphia ...
During the 1938 season, Michigan compiled a 6–1–1 (3–1–1 Big Ten) record and a No. 16 ranking in its first season under head coach Fritz Crisler. [1] Three players from the 1938 team, Ralph Heikkinen, Jack Brennan and Norm Purucker, were on rosters of National Football League teams when the 1939 season began, though Purucker was released before appearing in any regular season games.
Penn State coach James Franklin argues with officials during his team's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on November 02, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania.
The 1972 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan in the 1972 Big Ten Conference football season.In their fourth season under head coach Bo Schembechler, the Wolverines compiled a 10–1 record, outscored opponents 264–57, and were ranked sixth in both final polls (Coaches and AP).
In regular-season games, Franklin is 1-16 against top-10 teams over his decade with the Nittany Lions. Many of those setbacks have come against Michigan and Ohio State, which he has a combined 4 ...