1997 Michigan Wolverines football team

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1997 Michigan Wolverines football
National Champions
Big Ten Champions
Rose Bowl, W, 21-16 vs. Washington State
Conference Big Ten I-A
Ranking
Coaches #2
AP #1
1997 Record 12-0 (8-0 Big Ten)
Head Coach Lloyd Carr
Offensive Coordinator Mike DeBord
Defensive Coordinator Jim Herrmann
Home Stadium Michigan Stadium
Previous Season Next Season
1996 1998


The 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the college football season of 1997-1998. Michigan went undefeated winning the Big Ten Conference championship outright on their way to a victory in the Rose Bowl over Washington State and an AP national championship. The Wolverines were spearheaded by Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson. Lloyd Carr was the head coach of the team.

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[edit] Schedule

Michigan did not play Big Ten teams Illinois and Purdue in 1997.

Date Time Result Rank# (Rank#) Opponent Stadium · City Coverage
September 13, 1997* W 27-3 #14 #8 Colorado Michigan Stadium · Ann Arbor, MI
September 20, 1997* W 38-3 #8 Baylor Michigan Stadium · Ann Arbor, MI
September 27, 1997* W 21-14 #6 Notre Dame Michigan Stadium · Ann Arbor, MI NBC
October 4, 1997 W 37-0 #6 @ Indiana Memorial Stadium · Bloomington, IN
October 11, 1997 W 23-6 #6 Northwestern Michigan Stadium · Ann Arbor, MI
October 18, 1997 W 28-24 #5 #15 Iowa Michigan Stadium · Ann Arbor, MI
October 25, 1997 W 23-7 #5 @ #15 Michigan State Spartan Stadium · East Lansing, MI
November 1, 1997 W 24-3 #4 Minnesota Michigan Stadium · Ann Arbor, MI
November 8, 1997 W 34-8 #4 @ #3 Penn State Beaver Stadium · State College, PA
November 15, 1997 W 26-16 #1 @ #23 Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium · Madison, WI
November 22, 1997 W 20-14 #1 #4 Ohio State Michigan Stadium · Ann Arbor, MI ABC
January 1, 1998*! W 21-16 #1 #8 Washington State Rose Bowl · Pasadena, CA ABC
*Non-Conference Game !Rose Bowl #Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) and subject to change.

[edit] Game notes

[edit] Players

[edit] Depth chart

[edit] Roster

[edit] Awards

[edit] Coaching Staff

  • Lloyd Carr - Head Coach
  • Mike DeBord - Offensive Coordinator, Offensive Tackle Coach, and Tight Ends Coach
  • Jim Herrmann - Defensive Coordinator and Linebacker Coach
  • Erik Campbell - Assistant Head Coach and Wide Receivers Coach
  • Fred Jackson - Assistant Head Coach and Running Backs Coach
  • Vance Bedford - Secondary Coach
  • Brady Hoke - Defensive Line Coach
  • Terry Malone - Offensive Line Coach
  • Greg Mattison
  • Bobby Morrison
  • Stan Parrish - Quarterback Coac

[edit] References

    [edit] External links

    Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan Althetics History


    Bowl Alliance Era National Champions
    1995 Nebraska • 1996 Florida • 1997 Nebraska (Split) • 1997 Michigan (Split)
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