1958 Michigan Wolverines football team


The 1958 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1958 Big Ten Conference football season. In its 11th and final year under head coach Bennie Oosterbaan, Michigan compiled a 2–6–1 record, finished in eighth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 211 to 132.
The team got off to a promising start with a 20–19 victory over USC and a 12–12 tie with a Michigan State team that was ranked No. 2 in the Coaches Poll. After two games, Michigan was ranked No. 12 in the Coaches Poll. The team then lost six of its final seven games. Bennie Oosterbaan resigned after the 1958 season.
Fullback John Herrnstein was the team captain, and quarterback Bob Ptacek received the team's most valuable player award. The team's statistical leaders included Bob Ptacek with 763 passing yards, left halfback Darrell Harper with 309 rushing yards, and left end Gary Prahst with 313 receiving yards.

Schedule

Statistical leaders

Michigan's individual statistical leaders for the 1958 season include those listed below.

Rushing

Passing

Receiving

PlayerReceptionsYardsYds/RecpTDLong
Gary Prahst2231314.2237
Brad Myers171699.9035
Darrell Harper1313710.5136

Kickoff returns

PlayerReturnsYardsYds/ReturnTDLong
Brad Myers817321.6029
Bob Ptacek613422.3041
Fred Julian58817.6025

Punt returns

PlayerReturnsYardsYds/ReturnTDLong
Bob Ptacek8739.1019
Brad Myers7639.0020
Darrell Harper5336.6015

Players

The starting lineup of the 1958 football team was made up of the following players. Players who started at least four games are shown with their names in bold.
Other players on the team included the following:
Team honors and awards for the 1958 season went to the following individuals.
Michigan's 1958 coaching, training, and support staff included the following persons.