The program announced Wednesday that the 2026 season opener against Western Michigan will take place in Ann Arbor as originally scheduled. Michigan had announced July 25 that it was in “advanced discussions” to play the game in Frankfurt, Germany. Instead, the Aug. 29 game will be held at Michigan Stadium.

Michigan announced Wednesday that the team's matchup with Western Michigan to open the 2026 college football season will take place in Ann Arbor instead of Frankfurt, Germany.

Michigan AD Warde Manuel confirmed Wolverines will not play Western Michigan in Germany to kick off 2026 college football season

Michigan football enters its bye week at 7-2, but key issues in special teams, passing game, and red-zone efficiency must be fixed to finish strong.

Michigan football has decided to scrap its plans for a trip to Germany to open the 2026 season and will instead play Game 1 in Ann Arbor.

Michigan will no longer open 2026 in Germany; instead, it will host Western Michigan in Week 1 at The Big House.

Michigan enters its bye week with a 7-2 record and there is still plenty on the table for the Wolverines. Ranked No. 21 in the country, Michigan can win out and

Purdue went three-and-out in their drive after Underwood's INT, then the Boilermakers botched the punt as the Wolverines took over at Purdue's 32-yard line. Five plays later, Michigan was in the end zone again as Jordan Marshall scored his second touchdown of the day.