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Michigan football hosts Western Michigan for the 2026 season opener

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Michigan football hosts Western Michigan for the 2026 season opener

Summary

The Michigan Wolverines begin the 2026 college football season this Saturday at 7:36 p.m. at Michigan Stadium. The contest against the Western Michigan Broncos marks the debut of new head coach Kyle Whittingham. Leading up to the opener, team staff members identified key coaching staff additions expected to influence performance throughout the year. Focus remains on the development of quarterback Bryce Underwood and the performance of the offensive line under coach Jim Harding. Defensive coordinator Jay Hill is also expected to take on a significant role following the team's defensive adjustments during the offseason. The game will be broadcast on NBC as the program attempts to transition from previous bowl appearances toward a College Football Playoff berth.

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•Michigan hosts Western Michigan on Saturday at 7:36 p.m. at Michigan Stadium.
•The game serves as the 2026 season opener for the Wolverines.
•Kyle Whittingham makes his head coaching debut for Michigan.
•The matchup will be televised on NBC.
•Staff predictions emphasize the impact of new coaches including Jim Harding, Jason Beck, and Jay Hill.

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Which assistant coach will pay immediate dividends for the Wolverines? What is this year’s trap game? And will Michigan make the CFP? We answer those questions and more in our first Roundtable of the season:
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