Denard Robinson to Return, Joe Paterno to Speak Publicly : January 13, 2012

Denard Robinson Will Return to Michigan Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson and his teammate defensive back J.T. Floyd will return for their senior seasons. Both [...]

NCAA Roundup: Kickers and Brunettes, Big Ten QB Records : January 04, 2012

I think about Brunettes  After kicking the game-winning field goal in Tuesday night's OT Sugar Bowl, Michigan kicker Brendan Gibbons shared with everyone what he was [...]

Michigan’s Denard Robinson Files NFL Paperwork : January 01, 2012

With the NFL paperwork deadline looming, another NCAA quarterback is testing the waters. According to Yahoo Sports, Michigan's Denard Robinson has filed paperwork wit [...]

Martin, Cousins Lead Michigan State to Upset of Michigan : October 15, 2011

In the annual battle for the Paul Bunyan trophy, the Spartans of Michigan State were able to upset their in-state rivals, the Michigan Wolverines, 28-14. The 23rd-ranked [...]

Robinson Carries Michigan to Last Second Win Over Notre Dame : September 11, 2011

Once again, the Michigan Wolverines found themselves down against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with little time left, and once again, star quarterback Denard Robinson wa [...]

Tommy Rees Named Notre Dame Quarterback Versus Michigan : September 07, 2011

He may have lost the battle to be Notre Dame’s starting quarterback, but Tommy Rees jumped on the opportunity given to him in the second half of the Fighting Irish’s [...]

Upset Revenge? Michigan Schedules Appalachian State as 2014 Opener : August 28, 2011

In 2007, the Michigan Wolverines were one of the top five teams in college football, and many expected them to make a run at the national title. Their opening game was ex [...]

Michigan LB Jones Transfers to Oklahoma : August 17, 2011

Michigan freshman linebacker Kellen Jones has transferred from the University of Michigan to the University of Oklahoma. Jones, a top recruit, and the number 12 high scho [...]

michigan wolverines History

The University of Michigan's football team, the Michigan Wolverines, play in the Big Ten Conference as part of the NCAA's Football Bowl Division I Subdivision. The Wolverines began playing college football in 1879. They have an all-time record of 884-308-36 for a .735 winning percentage. Their 884 wins and .735 winning percentage are the highest winning percentage and most all-time wins in the history of college football. The Wolverines also hold the record for most winning seasons in college football history with 112. Michigan has produced 77 consensus All-Americans and 3 Heisman Trophy Winners (Tom Harmon, Desmond Howard and Charles Woodson).

Michigan became a Big Ten Conference member when it was formed in 1896. Michigan has shared or won 42 Big Ten conference titles, the most of any Big Ten college football program. Michigan also holds the record for most top 10 finishes with 37 and has won 11 national championships. The Wolverines have a 19-21 bowl record, including 8 Rose Bowl wins. Prior to the 2008 season, Michigan have appeared in bowl games for 33 consecutive years and had winning seasons for 40 straight years.

Michigan has had a series of legendary coaches, including Fielding Yost (1901-1926), Bo Schembechler (1969-1989) and Lloyd Carr (1995-2007). Currently the head coaching position for Michigan is vacant. Rich Rodriguez was dismissed following the 2010 season. His three year record with the Wolverines was 15-22. The home games of the Michigan Wolverines are played in Ann Arbor, Michigan at Michigan Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 109,901.