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Michigan State Game Will Kick Off At Night Comment Count

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like this, but darker [Bryan Fuller]

Some long-anticipated news is finally official. The athletic department just announced taht Michigan's October 7th game against Michigan State will be the fourth night game in Michigan Stadium history:

Two years ago I would've told you to prepare your doomsday kits, but the Spartan fanbase has been rather beaten down since then. It might be worth preparing one anyway.

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saveferris

September 25th, 2017 at 1:59 PM ^

Let me be clear, I'm not worried about playing MSU at night because we might lose and embarrass ourselves.  We play our game and avoid mistakes and MSU is getting trucked by us. 

Regardless, if we blow them out at night, it's what we're supposed to do and nothing changes with regards to either program.  We've kind of established the night game as a special event at Michigan, one reserved for marque opponents, which MSU does not fit the definition of this season.  I just prefer we treat MSU less like Ohio State and more like Rutgers (not that we're ever going to play the Buckeyes at night in November).

I'm not opposed to Michigan playing night games.  I am opposed to Michigan playing night games to teams that don't warrant the exclusivity that we've ascribed to the event.

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Tom W

September 25th, 2017 at 12:00 PM ^

Night game after a bye. People will forget about the QB issues. The defense will be hungry and Sparty will be reeling after losing to Iowa. Pretty much time for the real Wolverines to show up and send little brother back to his closet.

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eltoroazul

September 25th, 2017 at 12:05 PM ^

Michigan's record in night games leaves a lot to be desired in recent memory.  I know, Harbaugh has not been a part of that equation.  And we are at home  But it seems like even when Michigan wins they are playing close to teams they should blow out.  Michigan State will already be up for this game...since they aren't relevant on a national scale anymore.  This should, as one commentor put it, be a "curb-stomping".  I hope they live up to that expectation.

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jmdblue

September 25th, 2017 at 12:11 PM ^

There will be more fights.  There will be ongodly traffic getting out of town.  There will be vomit.  Toe should meet leather at noon for both Sparty and OSU.  That's all.

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You Only Live Twice

September 25th, 2017 at 12:50 PM ^

my son and daughter are really looking forward to the night game.  It'll be fun.  in our section (43) it used to be painful with so many opposing fans getting tickets there.  That's part of the past I do NOT miss.   In recent years we have seen an increase in season ticket holders - very cool to experience.

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BlueinLansing

September 25th, 2017 at 12:19 PM ^

for a game I ever attended was the 4:30 kickoff game for MSU in 2008.  Numerous encounters with people who had way too much to drink.  Played dodge the drunk drivers on the highway all the way home.    I can't imagine this is going to be better.

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Moonlight Graham

September 25th, 2017 at 12:34 PM ^

I think one game a year is fine and good for exposure and recruiting. Candidates for future early-B10 schedule night games...

2018 Nebraska 9/22

2019 Iowa 10/5

2020 Wisconsin 9/26 or Penn State 10/3

Seems like it's more up to the B10 and TV these days than the AD, but these all would be great under the lights. 

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chad

September 25th, 2017 at 12:45 PM ^

I don't understand why anyone especially Harbaugh wouldn't prefer it as such. Pros: Competitive advantage. More exposure. Recruiting tool. Players prefer Cons: Media whines about working until 2am Old people whine about driving home in the dark.

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1VaBlue1

September 25th, 2017 at 12:49 PM ^

So, good news for some on the board today - remote control lawn mowers are available in this day and age.  No need for anyone, not even yourself, to walk across your lawn!

Thank God we get to see the Big House lights in action!  Been waiting for a long time...  I'd rather see a home game under the lights than another away game.  Which is how we'll see PSU, and probably Wisconisin, this year.  

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SpikeFan2016

September 25th, 2017 at 1:00 PM ^

Probably not Wisconsin. 

 

Michigan has the ability to veto a night game in Madison if they'd like; and with OSU coming up the week after, I figure they will if the Badgers/networks want it. 

 

TV networks are allowed to pick night games in Weeks 1-10, but Week 11 onwards (which coincides with the second weekend of November) the Big Ten schools have veto power. Therefore, the last game this year that Michigan can have a night game without expressly approving it is the Minnesota matchup. 

 

If Maryland or Wisconsin wanted to play UM at night they'd need Warde's approval (he and Harbaugh seem to hate night games). 

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Ty Butterfield

September 25th, 2017 at 12:54 PM ^

How easy people forget just a few years ago. As long as Mork is there this game will be very tough. Are you sold on O'Korn playing well under the lights? A bad bounce or a pick six and Michigan could easily lose.

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SirJack II

September 25th, 2017 at 1:00 PM ^

Just a few years ago our coach was Brady Hoke. In year 1, Harbaugh had us in a position to win against a State team that might've been better than us. 

Sure, I expect to see lots of gimmicks, shenanigans, and angst from Sparty, but that can only make up for so much. 

 

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Mr. Yost

September 25th, 2017 at 1:09 PM ^

Maybe we get Fowler and Herbstreit?

 

Edit: They may go to LSU/Florida if that's not the 3:30 CBS game. But FSU/Miami is likely our biggest competitor. I bet they play at night as well.

OSU v. Maryland would be the only other contender and Michigan/MSU is a rivalry game, it's Michigan Stadium which doesn't do it often...they're out.

My guess is we'll play at 7:30 and get Herbstreit and Fowler...however, Herby will be coming from Ft. Worth for Gameday (TCU vs. WVU) or Tallahassee (FSU vs. Miami). FSU/Miami will be 3:30 ABC game. Then LSU/Florida will be the late ESPN game. Bama/Texas A&M is the 3:30 CBS game. Lastly, TCU and WVU will go 8p on FOX.

 

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SCS100

September 25th, 2017 at 1:26 PM ^

The schedule has been essentially released so we can confirm a few things.

TCU/WVU will be on FS1 at 3:30 (weird pick here). LSU/Florida is on CBS, and Maryland/OSU is on FOX in the 4:00 window. There go a few obstacles.

So basically it comes down to FSU/Miami or our game, and our game will likely win out since FSU/Miami appears to be in a reverse window situation (and it starts at 3:30). 

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