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It presents a full game schedule with key matchups and TV details, alongside editorial features covering coaching transition, scheme questions, and competitive outlook in the Big Ten and nationally. The issue also includes Q&A sessions, opponent-oriented context, rosters, and recurring departments designed to track momentum, news, and on-field developments throughout the year.","Strong coaching builds a  \nLEGACY  \nBuilding on proactive plans and defensive tactics, we’ll help you and your family chart a financial game plan that aligns with your investing, retirement, and legacy objectives.  \nWe’re a locally owned, independent advisory firm and proud to be a part of the Ann Arbor and U-M community for more than 30 years.  \nLearn more about our team and approach. 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Nothing contained herein should be construed as offering specific investment advice, legal, accounting and/or tax advice.  \nFOOTBALL PREVIEW 2026 VOLUME 38, NO. 1  \nISSN 1048-9940  \n[TheWolverine.com](TheWolverine.com) Senior Editor Chris Balas  \nSenior Writer  \nJohn Borton  \nStaff Writers  \nClayton Sayfie Anthony Broome Ethan McDowell Drew Hallett  \nContributing Editors Stu Coman  \nMatt Herb  \nCathy Jones  \nChris Riffer Steve Downey  \nLayout And Design Jeanette Blankenship Chris Miller  \nContributing Photographers  \nLon Horwedel, Ty Kornblue Cover Photo  \nLon Horwedel  \nEditor & Publisher  \nMark Panus  \nBusiness Analyst Sarah Boone  \nCirculation Coordinator Beverly Taylor  \nAdvertising Sales Maria Taustine (502) 552-4390  \nMarketing Coordinator  \nElena Rehberg Customer Service Elena Rehberg, Josh Mattes, Cathy Jones  \n(800) 421-7751  \nThe Wolverine is published monthly. A one-year (12 issues) subscription is $74.99. The Wolverine Football Preview edition is printed by Walsworth in St. Joseph, Michigan.  \nPOSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Wolverine, P.O. Box 2331, Durham, NC 27702.  \nPeriodical postage paid at Durham, NC 27702 and additional offices.  \nFor advertising or subscription information, call 1-800-421-7751 or write The Wolverine, P.O. Box 2331, Durham, NC 27702. The Wolverine is a publication of Coman Publishing Co., a division of On3 Sports LLC., located at 922 Broad St., Suite D, Durham, NC 27705.  \nE-Mail Address: [magazines@on3.com](magazines@on3.com)[ ](magazines@on3.com)[Subscription questions:](Subscription questions:)[ ](Subscription questions:)[magazines@on3.com](magazines@on3.com)[ ](magazines@on3.com)Website:  \n[www.thewolverineondemand.com](www.thewolverineondemand.com)  \nPHOTO BY LON HORWEDEL  \nIN THIS ISSUE  \n2026 SEASON PREVIEW  \nKyle Whittingham, Year 1 —  \nTalented Team, But Question Marks PAGE 28  \n\n| 2026 Michigan Football Schedule\u003Cbr>DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME TV SERIES HISTORY |\n| --- |\n| Sep. 5 WESTERN MICHIGAN Ann Arbor 7:30 p.m. ET NBC U-M leads, 8-0 |\n| Sep. 12 OKLAHOMA Ann Arbor Noon ET FOX Oklahoma leads, 2-0\u003Cbr>Sep. 19 UTEP Ann Arbor 3:30 p.m. ET BTN First meeting |\n| Sep. 26 IOWA Ann Arbor TBA TBA U-M leads, 45-15-4 |\n| Oct. 3 at Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. 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