The 1957 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1957 Big Ten Conference football season. In its 10th year under head coach Bennie Oosterbaan, Michigan compiled a 5–3–1 record (3–3–1 against conference opponents), finished in sixth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 187 to 147. Michigan was unranked in the final AP and UPI polls; it was ranked at No. 19 in the final Litkenhous Ratings. Left tackle Jim Orwig was the team captain. Left halfback Jim Pace received the team's most valuable player award, won the Chicago Tribune Silver Football as the most valuable player in the Big Ten, and was selected as a first-team All-American and All-Big Ten player. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jim Van Pelt with 629 passing yards, Jim Pace with 664 rushing yards, and left end Gary Prahst with 233 receiving yards.

Schedule

Statistical leaders

Michigan's individual statistical leaders for the 1957 season include those listed below.

Rushing

Passing

Receiving

Kickoff returns

Punt returns

Players

The starting lineup of the 1957 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:

Awards and honors

Honors and awards for the 1957 season went to the following individuals.

Coaching staff

Michigan's 1957 coaching, training, and support staff included the following persons.