Michigan: National Champion to Losing Record in Big 10
Is history repeating itself for Michigan football? Michigan football has had a storied history, with peaks of national championship glory followed by periods of struggle. The program's journey from winning national titles to enduring losing seasons in the Big Ten can be traced through various ups and downs. ### **National Championships** Michigan football has won multiple national championships, with some of the most notable years being: - **1948**: Michigan won the national title under head coach Fritz Crisler, finishing with a perfect 11-0 record. - **1951**: Another national championship under Crisler. - **1997**: Perhaps the most famous, Michigan shared the national title with Nebraska, winning the Rose Bowl to finish 12-0 under coach Lloyd Carr. ### **Struggles and Decline** Despite this history of success, there have been periods where Michigan struggled, especially in conference play: - In the early 2000s, after the 1997 championship, Michigan’s performance was inconsisten