2016 schedule
Michigan
Big Ten
Final rank
#8
Record
10-2
Points
31
Diff
+342
Scored
492
Allowed
150
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2016 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 | Hawaii(Tier 4) | Home | 63 – 3 | W | +2 |
| 3 | UCF(Premier) | Home | 51 – 14 | W | +5 |
| 4 | Colorado(Tier 4) | Home | 45 – 28 | W | +2 |
| 5 | Penn State(Tier 3) | Home | 49 – 10 | W | +3 |
| 6 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Home | 14 – 7 | W | +5 |
| 7 | Rutgers(Tier 4) | Away | 78 – 0 | W | +2 |
| 9 | Illinois(Tier 4) | Home | 41 – 8 | W | +2 |
| 10 | Michigan State(Premier) | Away | 32 – 23 | W | +5 |
| 11 | Maryland(Tier 3) | Home | 59 – 3 | W | +3 |
| 12 | Iowa(Premier) | Away | 13 – 14 | L | 0 |
| 13 | Indiana(Tier 4) | Home | 20 – 10 | W | +2 |
| 14 | Ohio State(Premier) | Away | 27 – 30 | L | 0 |
