2021 schedule
Michigan
Big Ten
Final rank
#1
Record
12-1
Points
48
Diff
+281
Scored
490
Allowed
209
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2021 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 2) | Home | 47 – 14 | W | +4 |
| 3 | Washington(Premier) | Home | 31 – 10 | W | +5 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois(Tier 2) | Home | 63 – 10 | W | +4 |
| 5 | Rutgers(Tier 5) | Home | 20 – 13 | W | +1 |
| 6 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Away | 38 – 17 | W | +5 |
| 7 | Nebraska(Tier 2) | Away | 32 – 29 | W | +4 |
| 9 | Northwestern(Tier 2) | Home | 33 – 7 | W | +4 |
| 10 | Michigan State(Premier) | Away | 33 – 37 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Indiana(Tier 2) | Home | 29 – 7 | W | +4 |
| 12 | Penn State(Premier) | Away | 21 – 17 | W | +5 |
| 13 | Maryland(Tier 4) | Away | 59 – 18 | W | +2 |
| 14 | Ohio State(Premier) | Home | 42 – 27 | W | +5 |
| 15 | Iowa(Premier) | Away | 42 – 3 | W | +5 |
