The 1991 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. Under the guidance of Coach Gary Moeller, the team had a remarkable season, finishing with a 10-2 overall record and a 6-2 record in the Big Ten Conference. They ended the season with a victory in the Gator Bowl against Ole Miss. Here’s a look at the roster for that season:
Offense
- Quarterbacks:
- Elvis Grbac (JR)
- Todd Collins (FR)
- Jason Carr (FR)
- Running Backs:
- Ricky Powers (JR)
- Tyrone Wheatley (SO)
- Jesse Johnson (JR)
- Ed Davis (SO)
- Wide Receivers:
- Desmond Howard (JR)
- Derrick Alexander (JR)
- Walter Smith (JR)
- Chris Hutchinson (SO)
- Tight Ends:
- Eric Kattus (JR)
- Tony McGee (SO)
- Offensive Line:
- Greg Skrepenak (JR) - Tackle
- Joe Cocozzo (JR) - Guard
- Matt Elliott (JR) - Center
- Tom Dohring (JR) - Tackle
- Rob Doherty (JR) - Guard
Defense
- Defensive Line:
- Chris Hutchinson (SO) - Defensive End
- Mike Evans (JR) - Defensive Tackle
- Martin Thompson (JR) - Defensive Tackle
- Van Washington (JR) - Defensive End
- Linebackers:
- Erik Gochenour (JR)
- Jim Caldwell (JR)
- Steve Morrison (JR)
- Defensive Backs:
- Lance Syzmadze (JR) - Cornerback
- Tripp Welborne (JR) - Safety
- Corwin Brown (SO) - Safety
- Alfie Burch (JR) - Cornerback
Special Teams
- Kickers:
- J.D. Carlson (JR)
- Punters:
- Chris Stapleton (JR)
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Gary Moeller
- Offensive Coordinator: Les Miles
- Defensive Coordinator: Lloyd Carr
- Special Teams Coach: Cam Cameron
- Assistant Coaches: Jim Herrmann, Mike Trgovac, Bill Sheridan
This roster represents a snapshot of the 1991 Michigan Wolverines football team, a team that had a strong season under Coach Moeller, setting the stage for future success in the program. The team’s performance was highlighted by the exceptional play of Desmond Howard, who went on to win the Heisman Trophy that year, recognizing him as the most outstanding college football player.
