Michigan is having discussions about kicking off the 2026 football season against Western Michigan in Germany.

Michigan is engaged in ongoing discussions to play its first game of the 2026 season against Western Michigan on Aug. 29 in Germany, the university announced. The Wolverines would face the Broncos inside Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park,

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti made headlines a few days ago when ESPN's Dan Wetzel broke news that Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA headquarters saying he

Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti addressed the letter he sent to the NCAA on Michigan's behalf but didn't get into detail during Big Ten media days.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA advocating against further punishment for Michigan. The NCAA has charged Michigan with multiple Level I violations, including recruiting violations and deleting evidence.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti defends Michigan football against the NCAA inflicting any more punishment in the sign-stealing case.

The first men's hockey national championship was played between Michigan and Dartmouth in 1948. Since then, 24 programs have ended their season with the title. But, some of those programs have been more dominant than others.

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA Committee on Infractions suggesting that Michigan’s football program should not face more sanctions stemming from a sign-stealing scheme, according to two people familiar with the situation.

While the Wolverines have lost plethora of important pieces ahead of the 2026 season, they have kept themselves competitive with transfers.

Martone, who turns 19 in October, should benefit from another year of development, particularly against more physical and better competition at the NCAA level.