2004 schedule
Michigan
Big Ten
Final rank
#6
Record
9-2
Points
30
Diff
+92
Scored
333
Allowed
241
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2004 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Miami (OH)(Tier 2) | Home | 43 – 10 | W | +4 |
| 3 | Notre Dame(Premier) | Away | 20 – 28 | L | 0 |
| 4 | San Diego State(Tier 3) | Home | 24 – 21 | W | +3 |
| 5 | Iowa(Tier 2) | Home | 30 – 17 | W | +4 |
| 6 | Indiana(Tier 4) | Away | 35 – 14 | W | +2 |
| 7 | Minnesota(Tier 3) | Home | 27 – 24 | W | +3 |
| 8 | Illinois(Tier 3) | Away | 30 – 19 | W | +3 |
| 9 | Purdue(Premier) | Away | 16 – 14 | W | +5 |
| 10 | Michigan State(Tier 2) | Home | 45 – 37 | W | +4 |
| 12 | Northwestern(Tier 4) | Home | 42 – 20 | W | +2 |
| 13 | Ohio State(Premier) | Away | 21 – 37 | L | 0 |
