As of October 2023, the last time Michigan football was ranked in the top 5 of the AP Poll was during the 2021 season. They reached a peak ranking of No. 2 after winning the Big Ten Championship and qualifying for the College Football Playoff. The Wolverines have consistently been competitive in recent seasons, maintaining a strong national presence.
1999. 11th ranked Spartans defeated the 4th ranked Wolverines 34-31 in East Lansing.
They are 8th in all-time wins. Michigan is 1st.
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The last time Ohio State and Michigan met while both teams were undefeated was on November 27, 2006. In that matchup, Ohio State was ranked No. 1 and Michigan was ranked No. 2. Ohio State won the game 42-39, solidifying their position in the national championship conversation. This highly anticipated rivalry game is often considered one of the most significant in college football history.
2002-2007.
1965-1967.
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September 27, 2014 vs. Minnesota.
Penn State was last ranked in football during the 2011 football season. During Week 14, the last poll prior to the bowl season and the following "Final" polls, Penn State was ranked in both the AP (No. 24) and Coaches' (No. 23) polls. After losing their bowl game, the Nittany Lions were unranked in both final polls.
Michigan defeated USC by a score of 22-14 on January 2, 1989 during the 1989 Rose Bowl Game.
Prior to the 2008 season, that was November 6, 2007 when Central Michigan defeated Western Michigan 34-31.