2005 schedule
Michigan
Big Ten
Final rank
#16
Record
7-4
Points
20
Diff
+105
Scored
317
Allowed
212
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois(Tier 3) | Home | 33 – 17 | W | +3 |
| 2 | Notre Dame(Premier) | Home | 10 – 17 | L | 0 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan(Tier 5) | Home | 55 – 0 | W | +1 |
| 4 | Wisconsin(Tier 2) | Away | 20 – 23 | L | 0 |
| 5 | Michigan State(Tier 2) | Away | 34 – 31 | W | +4 |
| 6 | Minnesota(Tier 3) | Home | 20 – 23 | L | 0 |
| 7 | Penn State(Tier 3) | Home | 27 – 25 | W | +3 |
| 8 | Iowa(Tier 2) | Away | 23 – 20 | W | +4 |
| 9 | Northwestern(Tier 3) | Away | 33 – 17 | W | +3 |
| 11 | Indiana(Tier 4) | Home | 41 – 14 | W | +2 |
| 12 | Ohio State(Premier) | Home | 21 – 25 | L | 0 |
