In the team's 25th and final season under head coach Fielding H. Yost, Michigan compiled a record of 7–1, outscored its opponents 191 to 38, and tied with Northwestern for the Big Ten Conference championship.

[1] Michigan's only loss was to an undefeated Navy team that was recognized as the national champion by several selectors.

At the end of the season, Michigan ranked third in the country under the Dickinson System, trailing only Stanford and Navy.

Bo Molenda scored two touchdown in the first quarter which also featured a blocked kick that resulted in a safety.

Michigan touchdowns were scored by Bo Molenda, George Rich and Louis Gilbert.

On fourth down, Illinois opted for a forward pass rather than a field goal attempt.

After the game, the Navy midshipmen stormed the field, tore down the goalposts and broke them into splinters to be kept as souvenirs.

[12] The 1926 Navy Midshipmen football team went on to complete an undefeated season and was recognized as the national champion by several selectors.

At the end of the third quarter, Marek of Ohio State was unable to field a punt at his own six-yard line.

Ohio State drove down the field for a touchdown, but the PAT attempt by Myers Clark failed.

Herb Joesting scored on a short run in the second quarter, but Peplaw missed the attempted at extra point.