Claim: The 1961 Michigan Wolverines football team played games from September 30 to November 25 and had a winning season.
Evidence: On September 30, 1961, Michigan opened its season with a 29-6 victory over 1961 AAWU champion UCLA (ranked No. On November 25, 1961, Michigan lost to Ohio State, 50-20, before a crowd of 80,444 at Michigan Stadium. September 30 W 29–6 October 7 W 38–8 October 14 L 0–28 October 21 W 16–14 October 28 L 20–23 November 4 W 28–14 November 11 W 38–6 November 18 W 23–14 November 25 L 20–50