The first great Michigan football team, the 1898 group outscored its opponents 205 to 26. In the first meeting with what would become Michigan State, Michigan prevailed 39–0, and they also shut out Notre Dame, 23–0.
The 1898 Michigan football team was incredibly successful, outscoring its opponents by a significant margin (205 to 26). They defeated their rivals, Michigan State, with a decisive 39-0 victory and also shut out Notre Dame, winning 23-0.