Wolverines 'n' Magazines

NOVEMBER 12, 1956
Ends Ron Kramer (right) and Tom Maentz anchored the offense and landed Michigan's first cover.

SEPTEMBER 6, 1976
Rick Leach and the '76 team were SI's preseason pick.

SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
Michigan opened '86 with a 24-23 win over the Irish.

SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
The electric Desmond (Magic) Howard lit up Notre Dame...

DECEMBER 9, 1991
...and was a Heisman lock after his 138-point season.

DECEMBER 1, 1997
No. 1 Michigan topped OSU to go 11-0 on the season...

JANUARY 14, 1998
...then beat Washington State for the national championship.

DECEMBER 1, 2003
Chris Perry led Michigan over OSU for a Rose Bowl berth.

AUGUST 20, 2007
Expectations were high for Mike Hart and the Wolverines.