2012 record: 10-4
2012 conference record: 7-1 (first in Legends Division, lost in Big Ten championship game)
Returning starters: Offense: 7; defense: 5; kicker/punter: 0
Top returners
QB Taylor Martinez, RB Ameer Abdullah, WR Kenny Bell, OG Spencer Long, DB Ciante Evans, OT Jeremiah Sirles, DE Jason Ankrah, WR Jamal Turner
Key losses
RB Rex Burkhead, LB Will Compton, DE Eric Martin, DE Cameron Meredith, S Daimion Stafford, TE Kyler Reed, K/P Brett Maher
2012 statistical leaders (*returners)
Rushing: Ameer Abdullah* (1,137 yards)
Passing: Taylor Martinez* (2,871 yards)
Receiving: Kenny Bell* (863 yards)
Tackles: Will Compton (110)
Sacks: Eric Martin (8.