2009 Michigan Wolverines football team

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2009
Brandon Graham
(senior year)
Captains
  • Stevie Brown (senior year)
  • Brandon Graham
    (senior year)
  • Zoltan Mesko
    (5th year)
  • Mark Ortmann
    (5th year)
Home stadiumMichigan Stadium
Seasons
← 2008
2010 →
2009 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 5 Ohio State $   7 1     11 2  
No. 7 Iowa %   6 2     11 2  
No. 9 Penn State   6 2     11 2  
Northwestern   5 3     8 5  
No. 16 Wisconsin   5 3     10 3  
Michigan State   4 4     6 7  
Purdue   4 4     5 7  
Minnesota   3 5     6 7  
Illinois   2 6     3 9  
Michigan   1 7     5 7  
Indiana   1 7     4 8  
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • % – BCS at-large representative
Rankings from
AP Poll

The 2009 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They played their home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan and competed in the Big Ten Conference. The team attempted to rebound from its worst season (loss wise) in its 130-year football history and succeeded at first, starting the season 4–0 and earning a No. 20 ranking in the polls. Over the final eight games the Wolverines went 1–7 however, ending the season with a 5–7 record and failing to qualify for a bowl game for the second straight year. 2008 and 2009 were Michigan's first back-to-back sub-.500 seasons since 1962 and 1963; they also failed to win a road game for the first time since 1962.

However, several individuals excelled.

2010 NFL Draft and immediately after the draft Donovan Warren signed as an undrafted free agent
.

Preseason

In 2008 the Michigan Wolverines had possibly the worst season in the history of the program.[1] The team finished with a 3–9 regular season record, failing to qualify for a postseason bowl game for the first time in 33 years.[1] The Wolverines struggled to implement first-year head coach Rich Rodriguez's spread option offense;[2] Michigan was last in the Big Ten in passing offense, scoring offense, total offense and turnover margin.[2]

Going into 2009, there was optimism that Michigan, led by newly recruited mobile

S Brandon Harrison, DE Tim Jamison, DT Will Johnson, RB Sam McGuffie, DT Terrance Taylor, LB John Thompson, QB Steven Threet, CB Morgan Trent.[2]

Recruiting

Rich Rodriguez & Tate Forcier during Spring practice on April 11, 2009

The Wolverines received several commitments from 4-star

U.S. Army All-American game on January 3, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas.[9] Other top recruits included a top-ten-rated dual-threat quarterback (Tate Forcier – Rivals #6)[10][11] to run Rich Rodriguez's spread offense, and Justin Turner who was rated as the No. 3 safety.[12]

Michigan's 2009 recruiting class was ranked 7th nationally by Rivals.com, and 10th by ESPN.[13][14] Eight players initially committed to attend Michigan in 2009 but later decommitted and signed with a different college: Anthony FeraK (PSU), Bryce McNeal – WR (Clemson), Kevin NewsomeQB (PSU), Dewayne Peace – WR (Arizona), Jordan Barnes – LB (Oklahoma State), Pearlie Graves – DT (Texas Tech), DeQuinta Jones – DT, and Shavodrick Beaver – QB (Tulsa)

Several recruits participated in the January 3 U.S. Army All-American game during which William Campbell announced his re-commitment to the program. Joining Campbell and LaLota in the All-America game were cornerback/safety Justin Turner, kicker Brendan Gibbons, and receivers Jeremy Gallon and Je'Ron Stokes.[15] Several recruits began early enrollment at Michigan for the Spring 2009 semester, including quarterback Tate Forcier, five-star defensive tackle Will Campbell, running back Vincent Smith, defensive end Anthony LaLota, linebacker Brandin Hawthorne, defensive back Mike Jones and safety Vlad Emilien.[16][17]

Position key

Back B
Center
C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE
Defensive lineman
DL Defensive tackle DT
End
E
Fullback
FB
Guard
G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner
KR
Offensive tackle
OT
Offensive lineman
OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS
Punter
P
Punt returner
PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB
Safety
S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Isaiah Bell
LB
Youngstown, Ohio Liberty (OH) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 207 lb (94 kg) Mar 31, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 81
William Campbell
DT
Detroit, Michigan Cass (MI) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 323.5 lb (146.7 kg) Jan 3, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 79
Vladimir Emilien
DB
Lauderhill, Florida Plantation (FL) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 4.66 Nov 24, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 80
Tate Forcier
QB
San Diego, California Charter School/Scripps Ranch (CA) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 184 lb (83 kg) 4.58 Aug 31, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 81
Jeremy Gallon
WR/Athlete
Apopka, Florida Apopka (FL) 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 5, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Brendan Gibbons
K
West Palm Beach, Florida Cardinal Newman (FL) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 206 lb (93 kg) Nov 13, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Cameron Gordon
WR
Inkster, Michigan Inkster (MI) 6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m) 210.5 lb (95.5 kg) Dec 11, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 78
Thomas Gordon
S
/Athlete
Detroit, Michigan Cass (MI) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 202 lb (92 kg) 4.6 Sep 26, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Brandin Hawthorne
OLB
Pahokee, Florida Pahokee (FL) 6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m) 189 lb (86 kg) 4.6 Aug 29, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 78
Mike Jones
S
Orlando, Florida Edgewater (FL) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 4.5 Aug 1, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Teric Jones
RB
Detroit, Michigan Cass (MI) 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 4.43 Mar 29, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 78
Anthony LaLota
DE
Princeton, New Jersey
Hun
(NJ)
6 ft 5.5 in (1.97 m) 260 lb (120 kg) 4.645 Sep 12, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 80
OT
Scottsdale, Arizona Chaparral (AZ) 6 ft 6.5 in (1.99 m) 270 lb (120 kg) 4.645 Dec 14, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 80
Denard Robinson
CB/QB/Athlete
Deerfield Beach, Florida Deerfield Beach (FL) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 182 lb (83 kg) 4.44 Feb 4, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 81
Craig Roh
DE
Scottsdale, Arizona Chaparral (AZ) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 227.5 lb (103.2 kg) 4.675 Sep 19, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 83
Michael Schofield
OT
Orland Park, Illinois Carl Sandburg (IL) 6 ft 6.5 in (1.99 m) 271 lb (123 kg) 4.675 Jun 16, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Vincent Smith
RB
Pahokee, Florida Pahokee (FL) 5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m) 162 lb (73 kg) 4.62 Aug 29, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Je'Ron Stokes
WR
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Northeast
(PA)
6 ft 0.75 in (1.85 m) 178 lb (81 kg) 4.445 Feb 4, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 82
Fitzgerald Toussaint
RB
Youngstown, Ohio Liberty (OH) 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.5 Apr 18, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 79
J. T. Turner
S/CB
Massillon, Ohio
Washington
(OH)
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185.5 lb (84.1 kg) 4.49 Mar 28, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 80
Quinton Washington
OG
St. Stephen, South Carolina Timberland (SC) 6 ft 3.5 in (1.92 m) 318.5 lb (144.5 kg) 5.6 Feb 3, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 82
Adrian Witty
S
Deerfield Beach, Florida Deerfield Beach (FL) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 4, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 40
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 14   Rivals: 8  ESPN: 10
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Michigan Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 17, 2009.
  • "2009 Michigan Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved September 17, 2009.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 17, 2009.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved September 17, 2009.
  • "2009 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 17, 2009.

Practice time limit investigation

In an August 30, 2009 Detroit Free Press article, several current and former players on the 2008 and 2009 teams speaking anonymously said Michigan frequently violated the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) off-season 8-hour-per-week and in-season 20-hour-per-week practice limit.[18][19] Rodriguez denied all of the allegations at a press conference the next day;[20] The New York Times quoted him as saying "We know the rules, and we follow the rules."[21] The University of Michigan Athletic Department's compliance office notified both the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference of its intentions to investigate itself. Unlike the University of Michigan basketball scandal where all of the participants had left the school by the time the investigation completed and punishment was handed down, many of the athletes involved in this scandal are still students at the University of Michigan; failure to cooperate with the investigation might result in the NCAA revoking the athletes eligibility to participate in athletic competitions.[22] In November, the university revealed its finding that the team failed to file the proper paperwork to document the team's training schedule.[23]

The NCAA had the right to either accept Michigan's findings once the athletic department's inquiry was completed or to conduct its own investigation. On October 23, 2009, the NCAA notified the school that it had decided to begin a formal investigation into the matter; they expected it to be completed by December 31, 2009.

NCAA accused Michigan of failing to comply with practice time rules and "failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the football program" under coach Rich Rodriguez. The university had 90 days to respond and appeared at an NCAA hearing on infractions in August.[27] Michigan issued self-sanctions on May 25, 2010, which included cutting practice time and placing itself on two years worth of probation. Michigan did, however, dispute the claim that Coach Rodriguez "failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance."[28][29] The NCAA handed down their final verdict in the case on November 4, 2010, which accepted almost all of the self-sanctions that Michigan provided. Michigan was docked 130 practice hours, which was twice the number of excess hours that the university had exceeded, and placed on three years probation, which was one more than originally proposed; but the university and Rodriguez did, however, escape the most serious charge of "failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance", as the NCAA agreed with Michigan's statement that the cases were not deliberate and isolated.[30]
This ruling ended the NCAA's investigation of Michigan's football program.

Preseason award watch lists

Award[31] Player
Chuck Bednarik Award
(Top Defensive Player)
Brandon Graham
Butkus Award
(Best Linebacker)
Obi Ezeh
Ray Guy Award
(Outstanding Punter)
Zoltan Mesko
Ted Hendricks Award
(Outstanding Defensive End)
Brandon Graham
Lombardi Award
(Outstanding Lineman)
Brandon Graham
David Molk
Stephen Schilling
Lott Trophy
(defensive impact player of the year)
Brandon Graham
Maxwell Award
(Top College Player)
Brandon Minor
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
(Top Defensive Player)
Brandon Graham
Dave Rimington Trophy

(Outstanding Center)
David Molk
Doak Walker Award
(Outstanding Running Back)
Brandon Minor

Several players excelled individually. The season began with numerous Wolverines on national award preseason watchlists.

Zoltan Mesko, and Stephen Schilling were preseason Butkus Award, Ray Guy Award and Lombardi candidates, respectively. As the season started, Michigan burst out with a 4–0 start and saw several players recognized as Big Ten Conference player of the week early in the season: Tate Forcier, Carlos Brown
and Mesko. Also, several players earned midseason or finalist watchlist recognitions: Ezeh (Butkus), Mesko (Guy) and Graham (Hendrick).

During week 2, Tate Forcier (Offense) and Darryl Stonum (special teams) were honored by the Big Ten Conference as players of the week (POW).

Brandon Graham and Mesko were first-team All-Big Ten selections by both the coaches and the media. Donovan Warren was first-team by the media and second-team by the coaches and Stephen Schilling was an honorable mention on both lists.[38]

Ezeh was one of sixteen players and three from the Big Ten for the Butkus midseason watch list.[39] Mesko was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award and one of 12 finalists for the Wuerffel Trophy.[40][41] Graham was one of seven finalists for the Hendricks Award.[42]

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP
RV252322RVRVRV
CoachesRVRVRV2220RVRVRV
HarrisNot released20RVRVRVNot released
BCSNot releasedNot released

*Source: ESPN.com: 2009 NCAA Football Rankings[43]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 53:30 p.m.Western Michigan*ABC, ESPN2W 31–7109,019
September 123:30 p.m.No. 18 Notre Dame*
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
ABCW 38–34110,278
September 1912:00 p.m.Eastern Michigan*No. 25
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
BTNW 45–17107,903
September 2612:00 p.m.IndianadaggerNo. 23
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
ESPN2W 36–33108,118
October 312:00 p.m.at Michigan StateNo. 22BTNL 20–26 OT78,629
October 108:00 p.m.at No. 12 IowaABCL 28–3070,585
October 1712:00 p.m.Delaware State*
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
BTNW 63–6106,304
October 243:30 p.m.No. 13 Penn State
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
ABC, ESPNL 10–35110,377
October 313:30 p.m.at IllinoisABC, ESPN2L 13–3860,119
November 712:00 p.m.Purdue
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI
BTNL 36–38108,543
November 1412:00 p.m.at No. 21 WisconsinBTNL 24–4580,540
November 2112:00 p.m.No. 9 Ohio State
  • Michigan Stadium
  • Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry)
ABCL 10–21110,922
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Radio

Radio coverage for all games was on The Michigan Wolverines Football Network,

sideline reports
.

Game summaries

Vs. Western Michigan

#Western Michigan at Michigan
1 234Total
Western Michigan 0 007 7
Michigan 14 1700 31
Michigan offense led by Tate Forcier against the 2009 Western Michigan Broncos football team.

In the season opener, the Wolverines played the

field goal just before the end of the half.[46]

The second half was largely uneventful. Michigan was content to hold their lead; they essentially stopped passing in the fourth quarter, with Forcier being replaced by backup David Cone midway through the period. Western Michigan finally got on the board with a fourth-quarter 73-yard TD pass from Tim Hiller to Juan Nunez.[46]

The win stopped a streak of two consecutive season opening losses.

Division I-FCS champion Appalachian State.[48] The 2008 Michigan Wolverines football team lost their opener to Utah, who would go on to finish as the only undefeated team in Division I-FBS, winning the Mountain West Conference and the 2009 Sugar Bowl over Alabama.[49]

Vs. Notre Dame

#18 Notre Dame at Michigan
1 234Total
#18 Notre Dame 3 17014 34
Michigan 14 3714 38

In week 2, Michigan renewed their

three-and-out by Michigan, the Irish made their way down the field but were stopped by the Wolverine defense, forcing them to kick a 42-yard field goal. Michigan got the ball back with less than 4 minutes in the half and marched down the field, but with little time left on the clock they had to settle to end the first half with a 39-yard field goal.[50][51]

Michigan dominated the third quarter, constantly stopping the Irish and controlling the ball most of the period. The Wolverines scored the only points of the quarter on a 3-yard TD pass to Kevin Koger. Early in the fourth quarter, after another three-and-out by Notre Dame, Forcier ran in a TD himself from 31 yards out on 4th and 3. Notre Dame came back later in the quarter, starting with a 21-yard touchdown pass to Tate. Following the touchdown the Irish attempted and failed to score a two-point conversion, leaving themselves down five. After Michigan had an unsuccessful drive, Notre Dame took the lead with a 2-yard TD run by Armando Allen, who then scored on their second 2-point conversion attempt, putting the Irish ahead with less than 5 minutes remaining. Michigan responded by marching the length of the field, consuming most of the remaining time. They eventually found themselves 5 yards away from the goal line with 22 seconds left. Two plays later the Wolverines would score the game-winning touchdown on a 5-yard pass from Forcier to Greg Mathews.[50][51]

The victory gave the Wolverines their first 2–0 start since 2006. Michigan's all-time record versus Notre Dame improved to 21–15–1 as a result of the victory.[50] This was the highest scoring game in the history of the rivalry, with a total of 72 points between the teams.[51]

Vs. Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan at No. 25 Michigan
1 234Total
Eastern Michigan 3 1400 17
#25 Michigan 10 14147 45

In week 3, the Wolverines hosted the Eastern Michigan Eagles from nearby Ypsilanti. Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 37-yard field goal by Jason Olesnavage. The Eagles tied the score with 43-yard field goal by Joe Carithers. Michigan regained the lead when Carlos Brown ran in a 9-yard TD near the end of the quarter. Eastern Michigan re-tied the score in the second quarter with an 11-yard TD run by Andy Schmitt. Michigan responded with 2 TDs: first a 5-yard TD run by Michael Shaw, then a 90-yard TD run by Carlos Brown, the third longest TD run from scrimmage in Michigan football history. The Eagles scored their final points of the game just before halftime with a 5-yard TD run by Dwayne Priest. Michigan dominated the second half, beginning with a 13-yard TD run by Martavious Odoms. A little over a minute later QB Denard Robinson ran in a 13-yard TD. In the 4th quarter Odoms ran in another TD from 36 yards out.[52][53]

With the win Michigan started 3–0 for the first time since 2006. The win also made Michigan's all-time record against Eastern Michigan 9–0; and 26–1 all time against MAC schools.[52][53] Eastern Michigan would finish the 2009 season with a winless record.[54]

Vs. Indiana

Indiana at No. 22 Michigan
1 234Total
Indiana 14 937 33
#22 Michigan 14 7015 36
Steven Schilling
(52), and Perry Dorrestein (79)

On their homecoming weekend, the Wolverines hosted the Indiana Hoosiers. Indiana opened the scoring with a 25-yard TD run by Tandon Doss. Michigan responded with 2 TDs by Carlos Brown, first a 61-yard TD catch, then a 41-yard TD run. Indiana tied it back up with an 11-yard TD rush by Darius Willis. In the second quarter, Indiana kicked field goals on consecutive possessions, from 24 and 20 yards. Michigan responded with a 12-yard TD run by Brandon Minor. Indiana retook the lead with its 3rd field goal of the quarter, this one from 30 yards, making the halftime score 23–21 Indiana.[55][56]

The only points of the third quarter came from a 32-yard Indiana field goal. Michigan regained the lead in the fourth with a 7-yard rush by Forcier who leaped over a defender into the endzone. He also completed a quarterback sneak for a 2-point conversion the next play, giving Michigan a 29–26 lead. Indiana took the lead back on the next offensive play with an 85-yard run for a TD by Darius Willis. Michigan regained the final lead with a 26-yard Martavius Odoms TD catch, and sealed their win soon after with a controversial interception by Donovan Warren.[55][56]

This was the 16th consecutive time Michigan has beaten Indiana, and the 24th consecutive conference opening win for the Wolverines at home. Michigan started the season 4–0 for the first time since 2006.[55][56]

At Michigan State

#20 Michigan at Michigan State
1 234OTTotal
#20 Michigan 3 30140 20
Michigan State 7 3376 26

In week 5, Michigan took their first

Paul Bunyan Trophy. After an interception, Michigan scored first with a 36-yard field goal early in the first quarter. The Spartans countered with a 1-yard TD run by Larry Caper. Each team had a field goal in the 2nd quarter: Michigan had a 42-yarder, then State had a 26 yarder, putting the Spartans up 13–6 at halftime.[57][58]

Michigan State added to their lead at the start of the 2nd half with a 15-yard TD run by Glenn Winston. Michigan responded in the 4th quarter with a 60-yard touchdown by Darryl Stonum, and tied it up just before time expired with a 92-yard drive capped by a 9-yard TD pass by Forcier to Roy Roundtree, taking the game to overtime. On its opening drive of overtime Forcier led Michigan down to the 8-yard line but then threw a tipped interception in the end zone, ending their threat. MSU's Larry Caper ended the game with a 23-yard TD run on 3rd down and 12, breaking three Michigan tackles that would have forced the Spartans to kick a field goal for the win.[57][58]

The Spartans outgained the Wolverines 417 to 251 in total yards and won the rushing battle 197 to 28. It is the 37th time in the last 40 meetings that the team who has won the rushing battle won the game. Michigan State won by six points: the last six meetings between the two teams in East Lansing have been decided by seven points or less, or a difference of 25 points in all six games combined.[57][58]

At Iowa

Michigan at No. 14 Iowa
1 234Total
Michigan 14 077 28
#14 Iowa 10 1037 30

Week 6 brought the Wolverines to Iowa City, Iowa for a primetime duel against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Michigan went up early in the 1st with an interception that was returned 40 yards by Donovan Warren for a touchdown. Iowa responded a few minutes later with a 34-yard TD pass to Tony Moeaki from Ricky Stanzi and took the lead with a 28-yard Daniel Murray field goal soon after. Michigan responded late in the quarter when Brandon Minor ran for a touchdown from 3 yards. Iowa added 10 more points in the 2nd quarter: first a 41-yard field goal, then a 1-yard TD run by Brandon Wegher, making the halftime score 20–14 Iowa.[59][60]

The Hawkeyes opened the third quarter by booting a 40-yard field goal. Michigan responded with a 1-yard TD run late in the 3rd by Minor. Stanzi and Moeaki connected again for a 42-yard Iowa TD in the 4th. Michigan scored on a 3-yard TD run by QB Denard Robinson with about 4 minutes left and held Iowa to a 3-play drive, getting the ball back just down by 2 points (28–30). In the final minute of the game, Michigan drove down the field about 30 yards on an attempted drive to kick a game-winning field goal or TD, but Robinson threw a deep interception, sealing the Hawkeyes' victory.[59][60]

Michigan turned the ball over five times and fell to 1–5 in Big Ten road games under Rich Rodriguez. Michigan QB Tate Forcier left the game with 7 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter; it was later discovered that he sustained a concussion during the game. Backup quarterback Denard Robinson served as an able replacement, leading the Wolverines on the TD drive to bring them to within 2 until he threw the game-losing interception on the final drive.[59][60]

Vs. Delaware State

Delaware State at Michigan
1 234Total
Delaware State 0 303 6
Michigan 28 21014 63

In week 7, Michigan hosted the

Brandon Graham for a score, and a 38-yard catch by Kelvin Grady. In the second quarter, the Wolverines added three more touchdowns, on a 4-yard run by QB Denard Robinson, a 28-yard catch by Martell Webb, and a 7-yard run by Kevin Grady. Delaware State finally got on the board just before halftime with a 26-yard field goal by Riley Flickinger.[61][62]

The second half was more sedate. Neither team scored in the third quarter. In the fourth Delaware State kicked a second field goal, this time from 24 yards. Michigan's Michael Cox responded with two more touchdowns, from 57 and later 3 yards.[61][62]

Several Michigan school records were broken or tied in the blowout win. The Wolverines' 727 yards of total offense set a new team record; the 442 total offensive yards in the first half alone also set a team record. Their 57-point win tied the second-biggest margin of victory for them since 1950, and tied for the eighth-largest margin of victory in school history. The 49 first half points was the team's second highest ever. The 28 point first quarter also tied a school record. Because of the effectiveness of the offense, the team did not punt the ball once, the first time this has happened since 1978.[61][62]

Vs. Penn State

#11 Penn State State at Michigan
1 234Total
#11 Penn State 10 9133 35
Michigan 7 300 10

In week 8, Michigan hosted the

safety after a bad snap in the end zone. On the ensuing possession, the Nittany Lions scored on a 60-yard TD pass to Andrew Quarless. Michigan responded with a 23-yard field goal, making the halftime score 19–10.[63][64]

Penn State dominated the second half, shutting out the Wolverines. The Nittany Lions added 13 points to their lead off of two Graham Zug TD catches in the third quarter, from 11 and 17-yard respectively. Penn State capped off their victory with a 29-yard field goal in the 4th.[63][64]

Michigan suffered their first home loss of the season. This was the first time the Wolverines had lost to Penn State at home since 1996, ending a five-game losing streak for the Nittany Lions in Ann Arbor. Penn State defeated Michigan for the second straight season, its first win streak versus the Wolverines since a three-game streak from 1994 to 1996.[63][64]

At Illinois

Michigan at Illinois
1 234Total
Michigan 7 600 13
Illinois 7 02110 38
  • Date: October 31
  • Location:
    Memorial Stadium
    Champaign, Illinois
  • Game start: 3:30 pm
  • Elapsed time: 3:03
  • Game attendance: 60,119
  • Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C), Clear, N 15 MPH
  • Referee: Dave Witvoet
  • TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Mike Patrick (Play-by-play) & Craig James (Color)

In week 9, the Wolverines traveled to Champaign, Illinois for a Halloween afternoon contest with the Illinois Fighting Illini. Illinois scored first midway through the first quarter with a 3-yard TD run by Arrelious Benn. Michigan tied it up with a 2-yard TD run by Carlos Brown. The Wolverines kicked two field goals in the second quarter, from 29 and 42 yards out respectively, making the score at halftime 13–7 in their favor.[65][66]

For the second straight game, Michigan was held scoreless in the second half. Illinois held the Wolverines on a

Isiah Williams ran in a TD himself from 3 yards out for Illinois' third score of the quarter. In the fourth quarter, Illinois kicked a 23-yard field goal and capped off their scoring with a 79-yard TD run by Jason Ford. It was Michigan's first loss at Illinois since 1983.[65][66]

Vs. Purdue

Purdue at Michigan
1 234Total
Purdue 10 0217 38
Michigan 10 1466 36

In week 10, Michigan hosted the Purdue Boilermakers. In the first quarter, Purdue scored first with a 35-yard TD catch by Ralph Bolden. Michigan tied the score with a 29-yard TD run by Brandon Minor. Purdue retook the lead with a 41-yard field goal by Carson Wiggs. Michigan tied the score soon after with a 51-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Michigan scored 2 touchdowns: a 55-yard rush by Brandon Minor, and a 43-yard catch by Ray Roundtree, giving the Wolverines a 14-point advantage at halftime.[67][68]

Once again, Michigan collapsed in the second half. In the third quarter, Purdue's Ralph Bolden scored his second TD of the game with a 19-yard run. Michigan QB Forcier responded with a 6-yard TD run, but the

point after touchdown attempt failed. Ralph Bolden scored his third touchdown of the day soon after with a 10-yard rush. Next, Purdue's Cortez Smith caught a 54-yard TD pass. In the fourth quarter, Purdue QB Joey Elliott ran in an 8-yard TD. Michigan's Minor then ran in a TD from 1-yard out. The Wolverines attempted to tie the game but Forcier failed to reach the end zone on a 2-point conversion, sealing the victory for the Boilermakers. It was Michigan's first home loss to Purdue since 1966.[67][68]

At Wisconsin

Michigan at No. 20 Wisconsin
1 234Total
Michigan 7 1070 24
#20 Wisconsin 7 141410 45

For their final road game of the season, the Wolverines traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to play the Wisconsin Badgers. Wisconsin scored first with a 22-yard TD pass by Scott Tolzien to Garrett Graham. Michigan tied the score with a 21-yard Tate Forcier TD pass to Vincent Smith. In the second quarter, the teams traded the lead. First, Michigan took the lead with a 37-yard Jason Olesnavage field goal. Wisconsin then went ahead with an 8-yard TD pass to Nick Toon. Michigan went back ahead when Ryan Van Bergen picked up Scott Tolzien's fumble (forced by Brandon Graham) and ran it back 14 yards for a touchdown. Wisconsin responded with a 1-yard TD run by John Clay, making the halftime score 21–17 Wisconsin.[69][70]

In the third quarter, Toon scored another TD off a 15-yard catch. Michigan responded with a 10-yard catch by Ray Roundtree. Wisconsin then scored 17 unanswered points, starting with a 7-yard TD catch by Lance Kendricks. In the fourth quarter the Badgers sealed their victory with a 1-yard TD run by Tolzien and a 28-yard field goal by Philip Welch.[69][70]

The game was Michigan's third straight loss at Wisconsin. It was also Michigan's 6th straight conference loss, the first time this has happened since the 1958–59 seasons. The Wolverines' record fell to 5–6; they needed to win next week to become

bowl eligibile.[69][70]

Vs. Ohio State

#9 Ohio State at Michigan
1 234Total
#9 Ohio State 7 770 21
Michigan 0 370 10

In the last game of the season, Michigan hosted their

archrivals the No. 9 nationally ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, in the 106th meeting between the two teams. Ohio State scored first when Michigan QB Forcier fumbled while scrambling in the end zone; the ball was recovered by Ohio State's Cameron Heyward for a TD. Michigan's only score of the first half was a 46-yard field goal. Ohio State's Brandon Saine ran in a 29-yard TD late in the second quarter to make it 14–3 at halftime.[71][72]

Michigan-Ohio State rivalry
reaches far and wide. (2009-11-16)

In the third quarter Michigan closed to within four off of Vincent Smith's 18-yard TD catch. Ohio State re-extended their lead to eleven a few minutes later with a 12-yard TD catch by

Daniel Herron. Michigan attempted to come back in the fourth quarter, but all of their drives except the last were ended by interceptions. The Wolverines came closest with eight minutes left, when Forcier was intercepted in the end zone by Buckeye CB Devon Torrence. On their last play of the game, the Wolverines were penalized for being in an illegal formation with five players in the backfield; this penalty was declined, giving the ball back to Ohio State on downs and ending the game after the Buckeyes ran out the clock.[71][72]

It was Ohio State's sixth straight win over Michigan, their longest winning streak of the series. QB Tate Forcier had perhaps his worst game this season, throwing four interceptions and turning over a fumble for a TD; prior to this game he had only thrown six interceptions all year. He became just the second Michigan quarterback to throw four interceptions against Ohio State in the last 60 years. Michigan's six-game losing streak to Ohio State is the third-longest streak to a single opponent in school history. The loss left Michigan's final record at 5–7, short of the six wins needed for bowl eligibility.[71][72] During the game, Brandon Graham posted 5 solo tackles for a loss, to clinch the national statistical championship.[73]

Statistics

The offense rebounded from their 2008 performance to finish third in the Big Ten in scoring.[74] However, Michigan ranked last in the Big Ten and 115th out of 120 Football Bowl Subdivision schools in turnover margin.[75]

Graham was the national statistical champion in tackles for a loss (TFL) per game. Mesko led the Big Ten in punting average and Graham led the conference in total tackles for a loss. Graham posted 26 TFLs in 12 games, which led the nation with 2.17 average tackles for a loss per game (ahead of conference rival O'Brien Schofield who was second with 1.884).[76] Graham also defended his Big Ten total TFLs championship over Schofield by a 26–24.5 margin. Mesko led the Big Ten in punting average and was eighth in the nation with a 44.46 average.[77][78]

The per game team rankings below include 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams and 11 Big Ten Conference teams:[75]

Category National Rank Actual National Leader Actual Conference Rank Big Ten Conference Leader Actual
Rushing Offense 25 186.17 Nevada 344.92 4 Wisconsin 203.85
Passing Offense 81 198.33 Houston 433.71 9 Northwestern 286.54
Total Offense 59 384.50 Houston 563.36 7 Wisconsin 416.92
Scoring Offense 41 29.50 Houston 42.21 3 Wisconsin 31.77
Rushing Defense 91 171.92 Texas 72.36 10 Wisconsin 88.23
Pass Efficiency Defense 70 131.79 Nebraska 87.28 8 Iowa 89.99
Total Defense 82 393.33 TCU 239.69 9 Ohio St. 262.31
Scoring Defense 77 27.50 Nebraska 10.43 8 Penn St. 12.23
Net Punting 3 40.93 Georgia 41.95 1 Michigan 40.93
Punt Returns 62 8.67 LSU 18.85 3 Minnesota 14.67
Kickoff Returns 23 23.80 TCU 29.24 3 Michigan St. 25.85
Turnover Margin 115 −1.00 Air Force 1.69 11 Ohio St. 1.31
Pass Defense 67 221.42 Eastern Mich. 150.50 7 Iowa 152.92
Passing Efficiency 76 124.09 Florida 167.31 8 Michigan St. 145.01
Sacks 68 1.83 Pittsburgh 3.62 9 Penn St. 2.85
Tackles For Loss 20 7.00 Rutgers 8.69 3 Penn St. 8.08
Sacks Allowed 83 2.33 Boise St. .36 8 Michigan St. 1.08

The per game rankings below include players who have played in 75% of team's games and are ranked in the top 100 national leaders and top 25 conference leaders:[75]

Category Player National Rank Actual National Leader Actual Conference Rank Big Ten Conference Leader Actual
Rushing Brandon Minor 50.20 Ryan Mathews 150.67 11 John Clay 116.69
Carlos Brown 43.64 14
Vincent Smith 30.67 18
Denard Robinson 29.25 19
Passing Efficiency (Min. 15 Att./Game) Tate Forcier 64 128.15 Tim Tebow 164.17 9 Scott Tolzien 142.99
Total Offense Tate Forcier 80 190.83 Case Keenum 416.36 10 Mike Kafka 286.54
Brandon Minor 50.20 22
Denard Robinson 44.92 24
Carlos Brown 43.64 25
Receptions Per Game Roy Roundtree 2.91 Freddie Barnes 11.92 21 Keith Smith (Purdue) 7.58
Receiving Yards Per Game Roy Roundtree 39.45 Danario Alexander 137.00 22 Smith (Purdue) 91.67
Interceptions Donovan Warren T-49 .33 Rahim Moore .77 T-6 Sherrick McManis .50
Jonas Mouton .18 T-18
Punting (Min. 3.6 Punts/Game)
Zoltan Mesko
8 44.46 Drew Butler 48.05 1 Mesko (Michigan) 44.46
Punt Returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) Greg Reid 18.43 Colin Sandeman 9.00
Kickoff Returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) Darryl Stonum T-32 25.67 Ray Fisher 37.35 3 Fisher (Indiana) 37.35
Field Goals Jason Olesnavage T-85 .92 Kai Forbath 2.15 10 Daniel Murray 1.46
Scoring Jason Olesnavage 6.25 Toby Gerhart 13.23 10 Clay (Wisconsin) 8.31
Brandon Minor 4.80 T-13
All-Purpose Runners Darryl Stonum 100 100.00 Damaris Johnson 224.42 6 Tandon Doss 138.83
Sacks
Brandon Graham
14 .88 Von Miller 1.31 4 Ryan Kerrigan 1.08
Ryan Van Bergen .42 15
Tackles Stevie Brown 6.67 Carmen Messina 13.50 20
Greg Jones
11.85
Tackles For Loss Brandon Graham 1 2.17 Graham (Michigan) 2.17 1 Graham (Michigan) 2.17
Mike Martin .71 T-23

Postseason recognition

At the conclusion of the season, Graham earned the Chicago Tribune Silver Football Big Ten co-MVP award. Graham and Mesko earned numerous 2009 College Football All-America Team recognitions. Several Michigan players earned 2009 All-Big Ten Conference recognition: Graham and Mesko were first-team (coaches and media). Donovan Warren (first-team media and second-team coaches) and Schilling (honorable mention coaches and media) were also recognized. Mesko was a first-team Academic All-American. Graham also earned the MVP award at the January 30, 2010 Senior Bowl.

Graham was co-winner of the

Sporting News.[93][94] Brandon Graham earned MVP honors at the January 30, 2010 Senior Bowl with five tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble.[95]

In December 2009, Warren declared himself eligible for the

2010 NFL draft

Co-captains Graham, Mesko and Brown were drafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, and immediately following the draft

Pick # NFL team Player Position
First round
13 Philadelphia Eagles (from San Francisco via Denver)
Brandon Graham
Defensive end
Fifth round
150 New England Patriots (from Houston)
Zoltan Mesko
Punter
Seventh round
251 Oakland Raiders Stevie Brown
Safety

Roster

2009 Michigan Wolverines roster

Quarterbacks

Running backs

  • 2 Vincent SmithFreshman
  • 4 Brandon MinorSenior
  • 15 Michael Cox – Redshirt Freshman
  • 20 Michael ShawSophomore
  • 23 Carlos BrownSenior
  • 24 Kevin Grady – Redshirt Senior
  • 28 Fitzgerald Toussaint – Freshman
  • 32 O'Neil Swanson – Freshman
  • 49 Benjamin Sutton – Redshirt Junior

Fullbacks

  • 36 Johnny Childers – Freshman
  • 44 Mark Moundros – Redshirt Junior
  • 49 John McColgan – Redshirt Sophomore

Slot receivers

  • 7 Terrence Robinson – Redshirt Freshman
  • 10 Jeremy Gallon -Freshman
  • 12 Roy Roundtree -Redshirt Freshman
  • 19 Kelvin Grady -Redshirt Sophomore
  • 26 Nick Koenigsknecht -Redshirt Junior
  • 27 Jordan Owens -Freshman
  • 30 Doug Rogan -Redshirt Sophomore
  • 37 Ricky Reyes -Redshirt Senior

Wide receivers

  • 6 Je'Ron Stokes-Freshman
  • 9 Martavious Odoms-Sophomore
  • 13 Greg Mathews-Senior
  • 18 James Rogers-Junior
  • 21 Junior Hemingway-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 22 Darryl Stonum-Sophomore
  • 40 Zac Baker-Senior
  • 82 LaTerryal Savoy-Senior
  • 83 Jon Conover-Redshirt Junior
  • 84 Cameron Gordon-Freshman
  • 85 Joe Reynolds-Freshman
  • 89 Patrick Collins-Redshirt Sophomore

Tight ends

 

Offensive line

  • 50 David MolkRedshirt Sophomore
  • 50 Ohene Opong-Owusu- Redshirt Senior
  • 52 Stephen SchillingRedshirt Junior
  • 54 Jareth Glanda-Freshman
  • 56 Ricky Barnum-Redshirt Freshman
  • 57 Elliot Mealer-Redshirt Freshman
  • 59 Tom Lindley-Freshman
  • 60 David Moosman-Redshirt Senior
  • 61 Zac Ciullo-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 62 Tim McAvoy-Redshirt Senior
  • 63 Rocko Khoury-Redshirt Freshman
  • 65 Patrick Omameh-Redshirt Freshman
  • 66 Christian Brandt-Freshman
  • 67 Adam Barker-Freshman
  • 69 Erik Gunderson-Freshman
  • 70 Bryant Nowicki-Redshirt Junior
  • 71
    Mark Ortmann-Redshirt
    Senior (C)
  • 72 Mark Huyge-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 74 John Ferrara-Redshirt Junior
  • 75 Michael Schofield-Freshman
  • 76 Quinton Washington-Freshman
  • 77 Taylor Lewan-Freshman
  • 79 Perry Dorrestein-Redshirt Junior
  • 91 Tom Pomarico-Redshirt Sophomore

Linebackers

  • 3 Stevie Brown-Senior (C)
  • 4 Brandon Smith-Redshirt Freshman
  • 7 Brandin Hawthorne-Freshman
  • 8 Jonas Mouton -Redshirt Junior
  • 25 Kenny Demens-Redshirt Freshman
  • 26 Isaiah Bell-Freshman
  • 27 Mike Jones-Freshman
  • 36 Rusheed Furrha-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 42 J.B. Fitzgerald-Sophomore
  • 45 Obi Ezeh-Redshirt Junior
  • 52 Kevin Leach-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 58 Brandon Herron-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 59 Paul Gyarmati-Redshirt Freshman

Outside linebackers

  • 81 Steve Watson-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 88 Craig Roh-Freshman
  • 96 Mike Therman-Redshirt Junior
 

Defensive ends

  • 39 Will Heininger -Redshirt Sophomore
  • 55 Brandon Graham -Senior (C)
  • 67 Nathan Brink -Freshman
  • 89 Tim North -Redshirt Senior
  • 90 Anthony LaLota -Freshman
  • 99 Adam Patterson -Redshirt Junior

Defensive tackles

  • 53 Ryan Van Bergen-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 62 Dominique Ware-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 68 Mike Martin-Sophomore
  • 73 William Campbell-Freshman
  • 92 Greg Banks-Redshirt Junior
  • 95 Renaldo Sagesse-Junior

Cornerbacks

Safeties

  • 5 Vladimir Emilien-Freshman
  • 15 Thomas Gordon-Freshman
  • 21 Jordan Reilly-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 23 Floyd Simmons-Redshirt Freshman
  • 28 Matthew Cavanaugh-Redshirt Freshman
  • 29 Troy Woolfolk-Junior
  • 31 Jared Van Slyke-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 32 Jordan Kovacs-Redshirt Freshman
  • 35 Karl Tech-Redshirt Sophomore
  • 40 Mike Williams-Redshirt Sophomore

Punters

Place kickers

Kickers

  • 46 Seth Broekhuizen-Freshman
  • 92 Jason Olesnavage-Redshirt Senior

Long snappers

  • 66 George Morales-Redshirt Freshman
  • 94 Curt Graman-Freshman
Head coach
Coordinators/Assistant coaches
  • Calvin Magee -Associate head coach, Offensive Coordinator
  • Greg Robinson – Defensive coordinator
  • Tony Dews – Wide receivers coach
  • Greg Frey – Offensive line coach
  • Tony Gibson – Assistant head coach, secondary coach
  • Jay Hopson – Linebackers coach
  • Fred Jackson – Running backs coach
  • Rod Smith – Quarterbacks coach
  • Bruce Tall – Defensive line coach

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster Archived December 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Last update: 2009-12-11

On December 12, 2008, RB Sam McGuffie announced he was leaving Michigan for a school closer to home because of family issues.[102][103] On February 16, 2009, starting quarterback Steven Threet told Michigan he would transfer before the start of the 2009 season.[104] On October 27, 2009, starting cornerback Boubacar Cissoko was kicked off the team for missing class, workouts and study table according to his high school coach Thomas Wilcher. He also stated that he expected Cissoko to seek a transfer.[105]

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