Michigan football to start season vs Western Michigan under the lights
Michigan football will open its 2024 season against Western Michigan on September 5 at 7:30 p.m. under the lights at Michigan Stadium, marking the third consecutive night game for the Wolverines. The program also announced kickoff times for its remaining non-conference games, including an afternoon matchup against UTEP on September 19 and a noon game against Oklahoma in Week 2.
Michigan football will begin the 2024 season with a night game against Western Michigan on Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC, the program and Big Ten announced on May 27. This will be the third consecutive year Michigan opens its season under the lights, following victories over Fresno State in 2023 and New Mexico in 2022. The Wolverines hold a 7-0 all-time record against Western Michigan, with their last meeting in 2021 ending in a 47-14 win. The game marks the start of the Kyle Whittingham era as Michigan’s head coach. Michigan’s non-conference schedule now includes a September 19 afternoon matchup against UTEP at 3:30 p.m. ET on the Big Ten Network, followed by a noon kickoff against Oklahoma on Fox in Week 2. The Oklahoma game will be part of the 'Big Noon Kickoff' series at Michigan Stadium. This season’s opener will be the first night game in Michigan’s history against Western Michigan, with the Wolverines holding a dominant historical advantage. The schedule announcement confirms kickoff times for all non-conference games, providing clarity for fans ahead of the season.
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