2009 schedule
Michigan
Big Ten
Final rank
#21
Record
5-7
Points
9
Diff
+24
Scored
354
Allowed
330
Outcome
Survived
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2009 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 | Western Michigan(Tier 3) | Home | 31 – 7 | W | +3 |
| 3 | Notre Dame(Tier 2) | Home | 38 – 34 | W | +4 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan(Tier 5) | Home | 45 – 17 | W | +1 |
| 5 | Indiana(Tier 5) | Home | 36 – 33 | W | +1 |
| 6 | Michigan State(Tier 2) | Away | 20 – 26 | L | 0 |
| 7 | Iowa(Tier 2) | Away | 28 – 30 | L | 0 |
| 8 | FCS opponent | Home | 63 – 6 | W | 0 |
| 9 | Penn State(Premier) | Home | 10 – 35 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Illinois(Tier 3) | Away | 13 – 38 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Purdue(Tier 3) | Home | 36 – 38 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Away | 24 – 45 | L | 0 |
| 13 | Ohio State(Premier) | Home | 10 – 21 | L | 0 |
