Despite previously announced plans, Michigan will not begin the 2026 college football season against Western Michigan in Germany. The Wolverines' Athletic Director, Warde Manuel, confirmed the change of plans just months after announcing that the school was exploring the possibility.

Michigan did everything to try and go through with its Germany plans, according to Manuel, but the move did not make much financial sense .

“We did a thorough and exhaustive evaluation in relation to playing an international game,” Manuel said, via On3 Sports. “Based on the analysis of all the factors, we felt it was best to keep the game in Ann Arbor as it was originally scheduled for the 2026 season.”

The game will now commence on Sept. 5, 2026, from The Big House in Ann Arbor. Had it been in Germany,

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