Maize and Blue: Quick Reference

The University of Michigan boasts college football’s historically most successful program. Recently, however, the Maize and Blue have been a bit black and blue. Here is a quick reference to when Michigan last defeated college football rivals:

• Indiana – October 2, 2010 (most recent meeting)
• Norte Dame – September 11, 2010 (most recent meeting)
• Minnesota – November 8, 2008 (most recent meeting)
• Wisconsin – September 27, 2008
• Michigan State – November 3, 2007
• Illinois – October 20, 2007
• Purdue – October 13, 2007
• Northwestern – September 29, 2007
• Penn State – September 22, 2007
• Iowa – October 21, 2006
• Ohio State – November 22, 2003
• Appalachian State – Data Unavailable

In other news, my alma mater, Northwestern University, is among a handful of Big Ten teams that are 5-0, as of today. I leave you with a Big Ten video clip that I enjoy, as well as a link to photos from my trip to the 2010 Outback Bowl, which featured Northwestern last season. Some of the other current 5-0 Big Ten teams may have seen the game on television.

One more thing: The Northwestern Wildcats and Coach Pat Fitzgerald, referenced as “Fitz” in the above video, have an exceptional academic progress rate.