We already know what’s coming to Ann Arbor this season, and even in the future.
But on Tuesday, Michigan football updated its future non-conference schedule. In 2026, both Western Michigan and UTEP will be making the trip to The Big House. The Broncos will be the home opener in 2026 and UTEP will play the week after Michigan hosts Oklahoma.
Western Michigan will also be the home opener in 2029 as well.
The other big change to the future schedule is the Texas Longhorns will now be coming to Ann Arbor next season in 2024. The Wolverines will travel to Austin in 2027 to take on Texas.
Coming to Michigan Stadium
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Here is the official press release:
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced today (Tuesday, April 25) the completion of its non-conference football schedule in 2026 and the addition of a game for the 2029 season.
Michigan has added Western Michigan to its home schedule in 2026 and 2029. The Broncos will play visits to Michigan Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026, and again on Sept. 1, 2029. The two matchups are scheduled to be the season and home openers in both seasons. The Wolverines have compiled an 8-0 record all-time against the Broncos, with each game being played at Michigan Stadium.
U-M has also added UTEP to its 2026 schedule, with the Miners coming to the Big House on Sept. 19. The game will be the first played between the two programs and will come a week after Michigan hosts Oklahoma (Sept. 12) for the first time ever at Michigan Stadium.
Additionally, the location for the scheduled games with the University of Texas have been switched from the original contract. The Wolverines will host the Longhorns at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 7, 2024, and make the return visit to Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2027.
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