Michigan (5-5, 3-3 Big Ten) has bounced back with two consecutive victories after being thrashed by instate rival Michigan State, 35-11, at the end of last month. The victories have kept bowl hopes alive, but Brady Hoke needs another win to extend Michigan’s season.
Michigan returns home to face Maryland (6-4, 3-3 Big Ten) for senior day, where 12 players will have their last game at Michigan Stadium. But defensive end Frank Clark will not be among them after being dismissed from the program following an arrest for domestic violence.
Clark’s dismissal was only part of the drama for Hoke during Michigan’s bye week. University president Mark Schlissel was forced to backtrack after launching a verbal assault on the academic integrity of the Michigan football program. Hoke accepted Schlissel’s apology while citing statistics that every football player who stayed through their senior season (69) had graduated during his tenure.
Turmoil continues to swirl around the football program as Michigan looks to seal a bowl bid with a victory in its home finale. The early onset of wintery weather in Michigan coupled with a 3:30 p.m. start time promises sparse attendance (at least by Michigan’s standards) for what may be Brady Hoke’s swan song as head coach.
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2014
Time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
Place: Michigan Stadium (109,901), Ann Arbor, Mich.
Series vs. Maryland: Michigan leads series 3-0
Television:BTN
Radio: Michigan Sports Network, Sirius (113), XM (195)
Spread: Michigan by 3 via Odds Shark
Live Stats: University of Michigan Statbroadcast
Last Meeting vs. Maryland:
Maryland suffered a 45-17 loss at Michigan Stadium in 1990. Michigan (9-3, 6-2 Big Ten) went on to finish the season No. 7 in the AP poll after defeating Ole Miss 35-3 in the Gator Bowl. Maryland finished 6-5-1 (4-3 ACC) and tied Louisiana Tech 34-34 in the Independence Bowl.
*Information according to University of Michigan Wolverine Football game notes.