They moved all 3 games back one week. They probably didn't want Texas last but I thought they might do that to have 2 tuneups...

Posted on September 3, 2026 at 01:55:46 PM by Rich

If they had just flipped EMU to Week 0, they could have left Buffalo and Texas on the same dates.

But they probably don't want to chance Texas being followed up with somebody like Oregon since the B10 has not announced the league dates.

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Official UM Football Twitter account on next year's schedule. Texas is still on it:: - By Bluebuck September 3, 2026 at 01:29:23 PM
- I think that's about what we expected ... - By Cutter September 3, 2026 at 01:59:07 PM
  - I wonder if ND could be added in 28 and 29? In some ways it makes sense. In other ways, no.... - By Rich September 3, 2026 at 02:33:25 PM
- Broadcast of the game was specific to one of the TV deals. Don't think they can cancel it.* - By Asquared September 3, 2026 at 01:46:36 PM
  - It would look really bad if we backed out after Texas came to Ann Arbor. They deserve a return trip.* - By Rich September 3, 2026 at 01:56:24 PM
- Yeah, like I said, it's just a Week 0 adjustment.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 01:43:03 PM
  - They moved all 3 games back one week. They probably didn't want Texas last but I thought they might do that to have 2 tuneups... - By Rich September 3, 2026 at 01:55:46 PM
    - I think they love the idea of having Texas on Labor Day weekend.* - By gbmcq September 3, 2026 at 02:35:57 PM
      - They being the networks. I'd rather it be a week later* - By Rich September 3, 2026 at 02:39:52 PM

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They moved all 3 games back one week. They probably didn't want Texas last but I thought they might do that to have 2 tuneups...