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: Mike Murphy/Frank Crawford Conference: Independent-
1891 Season Highlights
Mike Murphy/Frank Crawford enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Michigan.
1891 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Oct. 10 vs. Ann Arbor High School
62
0
W
Sat., Oct. 17 vs. Albion
4
10
L
Mon., Oct. 19 @ Olivet
18
6
W
Sat., Oct. 24 vs. Oberlin
26
6
W
Sat., Oct. 31 vs. Butler
26
6
W
Sat., Nov. 14 @ Chicago University Club
42
6
W
Sat., Nov. 21 vs. Cornell
12
58
L
@ Detroit, MI
Thu., Nov. 26 @ Cleveland Athletic Club
4
8
L
Sat., Nov. 28 vs. Cornell
0
10
L
@ Chicago, IL
1891 Season Totals
Record 5-4
Points Scored 194
Scoring Average 21.6
Points Allowed 110
Defense Average 12.2
Opponents Record 0-0
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-3
Away Record 2-1
1891 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1891 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1891 All Independent 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.