Michigan becomes first program to win 1,000 games, remains undefeated as Jim Harbaugh's ban continues

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It was not easy for the Michigan Wolverines, but the winningest program in college football history has a nice round, and unprecedented, number on its record.

No. 3 Michigan defeated Maryland, 31-24, on Saturday to record their 1,000th victory, the first football program to ever reach that mark.

Their first victory came way back in 1879, a 1-0 win over Racine, as points were only awarded on kicks. Eleven of those 1,000 wins have been national championships, eight of them Rose Bowl victories, and 44 of them conference titles.

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The Michigan Wolverines celebrate the 1000th win in program history after a 31-24 victory against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on November 18, 2023, in College Park, Maryland.  (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The Wolverines took a commanding 23-3 early in the second quarter, but back-to-back touchdowns by the Terps made it a six-point game in the third. Both teams exchanged touchdowns late in the third, as Michigan led 29-24 going into the fourth.

However, Billy Edwards Jr.'s one-yard rush was the last time Maryland would score. In fact, Michigan's offense didn't score for the rest of the day, either.

Michigan punter Tommy Doman pinned Maryland at their 1-yard line, and two plays later, Taulia Tagovailoa took an intentional grounding penalty in his own end zone, which resulted in a safety. Michigan was able to run the remainder of the 3:36 left on the clock to improve to 11-0 on the season.

Michigan Wolverines fans celebrate the 1000th win in program history after a 31-24 victory against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on November 18, 2023, in College