The Kyle Whittingham era is soft launching today in Ann Arbor.
Michigan football has been working this spring since March 17 and after 14 practices behind the scenes, practice No. 15 will come in the form of the annual Maize vs. Blue scrimmage on Saturday, April 18 (2 p.m., Big Ten Network) at Michigan Stadium.
It’s not going to be a full cast of characters for the Wolverines (Whittingham said earlier in the month he anticipated somewhere between 12-18 key players will not play), but it still provides a chance to get a look at the schemes on both sides of the ball and gives the 2s and 3s on the depth chart a chance to pop in a game-like setting.
Bryce Underwood, Michigan’s quarterback and the player most fans will be looking forward to seeing, is expected to suit up for a short period on Saturday.
Every spring game is a little bit different, with the each individual staff trying to get different things out of that year’s group.
Here’s what you need to know for the game, including time, TV channel and live updates:
Michigan football spring game Maize vs. Blue live updates
This section will be updated when the game begins.
What time does the Michigan spring game start?
What channel is the Michigan spring game on?
Is Bryce Underwood play in Michigan spring game?
Yes, that’s the plan.
According to Big Ten Network’s Jake Butt, the Wolverines are expected to play Underwood for the first quarter for both the Maize and Blue team.
Is the Michigan football spring game free?
Yes, as is parking, on a first come, first serve basis.
All gates will open at 11 a.m.
Michigan football spring game parking options
If you get there early enough, you should be able to park for free.
In a release about the spring game, Michigan said “any available parking in the lots around Michigan Stadium, owned and operated by the University of Michigan, will be free and open to the public starting at 7 AM (and is expected to fill quickly).” The University also reminded fans there is no parking at the U-M and AAGO golf courses like there is for game days.
Here are some other parking options Michigan shared:
Tony Garcia is the Michigan beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia.
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