Hugh Jackman serves as honorary captain for Michigan football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 2:16 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Hugh Jackman joins the Michigan football team as an honorary captain for their rivalry game against Michigan State on November 7, 2026. The announcement was made by Michigan football via social media, less than 24 hours before kickoff. In his message, Jackman expressed enthusiasm for supporting the Wolverines, referencing his role as Wolverine from the X-Men franchise. Michigan (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) is looking for its fifth consecutive win in the series, while Michigan State (2-6, 0-5) is hoping to end its six-game losing streak.
- •Jackman announced as honorary captain for Michigan's game against Michigan State.
- •Game scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
- •Michigan aims for a fifth straight win in the rivalry.
- •Michigan State seeks to snap a six-game losing streak.
- •Jackman joked about not receiving the playbook yet.
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Wolverine meets Wolverine: Hugh Jackman joins Michigan football
""I'm so pumped," the X-Men star said in a social media announcement.
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