Michigan Football Kicks Off In 100 Days

As anticipation continues to grow for the 2021 college football season, many of the fans, players and coaches spent a better part of the morning celebrating 100 days until kickoff.

In a game that isn't expected to cause the Wolverines too much trouble, Michigan and Western Michigan will square off in the Big House on September 4th to kickoff the 2021 season. Though week one should go fairly smoothly for the new-look Wolverines, things are expected to get significantly more difficult in week two when Michigan welcomes Washington to Ann Arbor on September 11th for a primetime matchup under the lights.

Needless to say, the excitement is growing for a new football season in Ann Arbor.

100 days until 110k+ are packed in the Big House again. Can’t wait! #GoBlue 〽️ pic.twitter.com/dArnL5x6Ho
— Nate Crutchfield (@NateCrutch) May 27, 2021

In 100 days, we get to see the biggest and best stadium in America filled with some of our closest friends. @UMichFootball

Can I get a #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/h4nxWLczTa
— Ron Bellamy (@19Bellamy) May 27, 2021

100 days until kickoff.

If you get 1% better each day, in 100 days you will be twice as good.

The aggregation of small marginal makes a big difference. Keep stacking!@UMichFootball pic.twitter.com/aALfuFpr8G
— Matt Weiss (@MattdblU) May 27, 2021

Yes Sir !! 100 days til kickoff! Can’t wait to see the biggest stadium in college football be the loudest stadium when we kickoff! #GoBlue🔵 #Hail〽️ pic.twitter.com/BSNaotz7Up
— Sherrone Moore (@Coach_SMoore) May 27, 2021

While there are plenty of reasons to be excited for the promise and possibilities that come with a new season, the return of the fans seems to be fueling much of the excitement.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on last week that all outdoor capacity limits will be lifted on June 1st, while indoor capacity limits will be 50% and unvaccinated people will still be required to wear masks indoors through the month. Additionally, all COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted, including the mask mandate, on July 1st unless unforeseen circumstances arise.

This comes as welcome news to sports fans all across the state of Michigan who've missed out on attending their favorite sporting events over the last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For Michigan football fans specifically, this means that you can expect crowds of 110,000 plus rabid Wolverine fans inside of the Big House when Michigan kicks off this fall.

The full 2021 schedule is listed below.

Saturday, Sep 4. Western Michigan
Saturday, Sep 11. Washington
Saturday, Sep 18. NIU
Saturday, Sep 25. Rutgers (HC)
Saturday, Oct 2. at Wisconsin
Saturday, Oct 9. at Nebraska
Saturday, Oct 23. Northwestern
Saturday, Oct 30. at Michigan State
Saturday, Nov 6. Indiana
Saturday, Nov 13. at Penn State
Saturday, Nov 20. at Maryland
Saturday, Nov 27. Ohio State