Claim: The 1917 Michigan Wolverines football team, coached by Fielding H. Yost, scored a total of 304 points, with Tad Wieman scoring the most touchdowns (14) and gaining the most points (129) for the team.
Evidence: The 1917 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1917 college football season. In his 17th year as head coach, Fielding H. Yost led the Michigan Wolverines football team to an 8–2 record, as Michigan outscored its opponents by a combined score of 304 to 53. With only one returning backfield player, coach Yost converted tackle Tad Wieman into a fullback. Tad Wieman, in his first game after being converted into a fullback, scored three touchdowns. Fullback Tad Wieman accounted for all of Michigan's points, scoring two touchdowns, kicking two points after touchdown, and one field goal from place kick. Additional touchdowns were scored by Gerald Froemke, Tad Wieman, Thomas Garrett, and William Cruse. Michigan's touchdowns were scored by Angus Goetz and Tad Wieman. Michigan's two touchdowns were scored by left halfback Gerald Froemke and fullback Tad Wieman. Tad Wieman and William Cruse scored two touchdowns each, and a ninth touchdown was scored by Gerald Froemke. Tad Wieman was successful on all six kicks for point after touchdown. Michigan responded with a scoring drive capped by a three-year run by Gerald Froemke, but Tad Wieman missed the point after touchdown (PAT), and Northwestern remained in the lead, 7-6. Player Tad Wieman Touchdowns 14 Extra points 36 Field goals 3 Total
Points 129