1954 Michigan Wolverines football team
The 1954 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1954 Big Ten Conference football season. In its seventh year under head coach Bennie Oosterbaan, Michigan compiled a 6–3 record (5–2 against conference opponents), tied for second place in the Big Ten, outscored opponents by a combined total of 139 to 87, and was ranked No. 15 in the final AP and Coaches Polls. Left guard Ted Cachey was the team captain, and fullback Fred Baer received the team's most valuable player award, Two Michigan players received All-American honors: left  end Ron Kramer was selected as a first-team All-American by the Central Press Association, and left tackle Art Walker received first-team honors from the All-America Board and the Football Writers Association of America. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jim Maddock with 293 passing yards, Fred Baer with 439 rushing yards, and Ron Kramer with 303 receiving yards. Statistical leaders. Michigan's individual statistical leaders for the 1954 season include those listed below. Personnel. Letter winners. The following 33 players received varsity letters for their participation on the 1954 team. Players who started at least  four games are shown with their names in bold. Coaches and staff. Michigan's 1954 coaching, training, and support staff included the following persons. Awards and honors. Honors and awards for the 1954 season went to the following individuals.