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Michigan Football Team History


Michigan Wolverines
University of Michigan
 Ann Arbor, MI
Founded: 1817
Stadium: Michigan Stadium
Capacity: 107,501
Colors: Maize & Azure Blue
Coach:
Conference: -

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


Select Year:    
1878  <-- 1878 <- 1878 -> 1879 --> 2024
1878 Season Highlights
 The Head Coach is unknown.
 This was the first season Michigan fielded a team.
 
1878 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 
1878 Season Totals
  Record0-0
  Points Scored
  Scoring Average0
  Points Allowed
  Defense Average0
  Opponents Record0-0
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record0-0
  Away Record0-0
1878 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
 Michigan was not ranked.
  
1878 - Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 

1878 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1878 All Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.