Start time for the annual spring game is set for 7 p.m.
ANN ARBOR — The University of Michigan’s 2018 spring football game will be played under the lights.
The annual scrimmage is set to start at 7 p.m. and will be televised live on Big Ten Network, the school announced on Tuesday.
Gates to Michigan Stadium will open at 5 p.m. As always, the event is free and open to the public.
The first episode of Michigan’s « All or Nothing » Amazon Prime series, which is set to debut on the streaming service April 6, will be shown on the Michigan Stadium scoreboard beginning at 5:20 p.m.
According to Michigan, typical procedures remain in place for entrance to the stadium, including no bags.
MORE: Michigan football’s 2018 spring practice schedule
This is the second time in three years Michigan has hosted its spring game at night. The 2016 game began at 6 p.m.
For most, this will be the first opportunity to see the 2018 Michigan football team at work. Several position battles are up for grabs this spring, including the all-important quarterback position.
The Wolverines begin spring practice this Friday, March 23, and will practice every other day through the end of the month. After taking a break over Easter weekend, the team gets back at it April 3.
Michigan’s 15-practice schedule concludes April 24.
