Michigan 1981 season
Record
8-3
Points for
355
Points against
162
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at |  Wisconsin | L | 14-21 |
| 3 | vs |  Notre Dame | W | 25-7 |
| 4 | vs |  Navy | W | 21-16 |
| 5 | at |  Indiana | W | 38-17 |
| 6 | at |  Michigan State | W | 38-20 |
| 7 | vs |  Iowa | L | 7-9 |
| 8 | vs |  Northwestern | W | 38-0 |
| 9 | at |  Minnesota | W | 34-13 |
| 10 | vs |  Illinois | W | 70-21 |
| 11 | at |  Purdue | W | 28-10 |
| 12 | vs |  Ohio State | L | 9-14 |
| Postseason | vs |  UCLA | W | 33-14 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan Wolverines 1981 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan record in 1981?
Michigan went 8-3 in the 1981 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.