Claim: The 1949 Michigan Wolverines football team were ranked No. 1 when they lost 7-21 against the No. 7 Army, No. 5 after a victory 20-7, 20-12 over Purdue and Indiana while No. 12 after a victory over No, 3 Minnesota.
Evidence: No. 7 Army* No. 1 L 7–21 Indiana No. 5 W 20–7 Purdue No. 5 W 20–12 No. 3 Minnesota No. 12 W 14–7