Back in February, we highlighted some of the milestone and record-breaking performances by the 2023 Michigan Wolverines football team. Today, we’re going to look at what records could potentially fall in 2024, both from a team and individual perspective.
Michigan has won 11 consecutive road games dating back to the Penn State game in 2021. This tied the previous program record from 1929-33. All it will take to break the record is a win in Seattle over Washington on Oct. 5. Meanwhile, Michigan has won 22 straight at the Big House, good for the third-longest streak in program history. Getting to second may be possible (28 from 1969-73), but first place is probably asking too much (50 from 1901-07).
Overall, the Wolverines have won 15 straight games, currently at seventh in program history. A 10-0 start would get Michigan to second place, but the all-time record winning streak at Michigan was 56 games from 1901-05.
The Wolverines have the opportunity to win their fourth consecutive Big Ten championship this season. Sadly, this has been done recently in the Big Ten, as Ohio State won four straight from 2017-20. The last time Michigan accomplished it was from 1988-92.
In the AP Poll, Michigan has finished the year No. 3 in 2021, No. 3 in 2022, and No. 1 in 2023. This was the first time ever the program has had three consecutive years finishing in the top-three. In fact, the last time the Wolverines even had three consecutive years ending in the top-10 was from 1990-92 (No. 7 in 1990, No. 6 in 1991, and No. 5 in 1992). Four consecutive top-three finishes would be unprecedented, though it should be noted the AP Poll didn’t exist during the Yost and Kipke eras.
Individually, Donovan Edwards stands in a prime position to break some records. His career 5.6 yards per carry (YPC) places him within striking distance of the career YPC title. Jon Vaughn holds the record at 6.29 from 1989-90. An outstanding senior year could vault Edwards into that territory.
Meanwhile, Edwards has hauled in 68 career receptions and needs just 31 to tie the running back receptions record held by Jamie Morris (99). Edwards will almost certainly break the Michigan record for receiving yards by a running back; he needs just 96 this season to break Anthony Thomas’s record of 810 yards.
Additionally, Edwards has caught three touchdown passes out of the backfield. The all-time record from a Michigan running back is just seven, held by Vincent Smith and Gerald White.
Finally, Colston Loveland could also break some records at the tight end position, but it’s a much tougher path than Edwards’. Loveland needs 77 receptions to tie Jake Butt’s record for career receptions by a tight end, and also needs 762 receiving yards this season to tie Butt’s receiving yardage mark. These seem doable, but would require a monster season.
Which do you think is the most likely of this list to be broken this season? Let us know down in the comments!