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It would be the first game the Wolverines would
play outside of North America.
Athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement this would be
a “first-of-its-kind opportunity” for the Wolverines and their
fans.
“The University of Michigan is one of the few worldwide brands
in college athletics and the interest in playing an
international game would be unique," Manuel said. "This would be
a great opportunity to teach ‘Go Blue’ to a new group of fans in
Germany.”
Home to Eintracht Frankfurt of Bundesliga, the stadium features
a retractable roof with a capacity of 55,000. Deutsche Bank Park
has hosted five NFL games, including two regular-season games in
2023.
Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said they're always looking for
unique opportunities for their players, noting the program has
been to Italy,France and South Africa over the past decade. The
game would require a rescheduling of Michigan's home opener
that's currently set for Sept. 5.
"This game would provide another chance to grow our
international fanbase,” Moore said.
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