No. 4 Michigan (2-0) vs. Colorado (2-0) Football: Everything You Need To Know

This will easily be Michigan’s sternest test of the young season. As impressive as the Wolverines have been this year (outscoring their opponents 114-17), Colorado has been equally so (outscoring its opponents 100-14).

Michigan manhandled Central Florida on Saturday, as quarterback Wilton Speight was again impressive, throwing for 312 yards and 4 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. One possible concern though, is the running game, which managed only 199 yards on 41 carries, an anemic 2.9 yards per carry average. Perhaps more concerning is the defensive side of the ball in which Central Florida ran for 275 yards and averaged 6 yards per carry.

If the Wolverines are going to beat the Buffaloes, coach Jim Harbaugh will have to shore up his defense, because Colorado is coming off a 262-yard rushing performance in which it scored 4 touchdowns on the ground in a resounding 56-7 win over Idaho State. Still, the oddsmakers favor Michigan comfortably in its third game at Michigan Stadium this year.

Kickoff time: 3:30 p.m., ET
TV and radio: Big Ten Network, Michigan Sports Network
Point spread: Michigan is favored by 18.5 points, according to scores and odds.
Tickets: Tickets are available at the University of Michigan's website.

Parking

There are a number of parking options around Michigan Stadium on football game days. Many lots are permit-only, but there are also numerous options for guests looking for day of game/cash sale parking. Visit Michigan's website for parking details.

Parking Lot Hours

Lots for football parking open between 6-8 a.m. on game day. Please refer to the Football Parking Inventory page for specifics. Vehicles should vacate all lots within two hours after the game or vehicles will be towed.

AATA Shuttle Service

The Ann Arbor Transit Authority (AATA) offers shuttle service between Michigan Stadium and Ann Arbor hotels and motels, U-M Parking Structures and lots, the Michigan Union, and downtown Ann Arbor. The Football Ride runs approximately every 20 minutes beginning two hours before game time and drops off passengers at Gate 2. Shuttles run for approximately 60 minutes after the game and pick up passengers at the assigned location outside Gate 2. During inclement weather, such as rain or heavy snow, the shuttle will run throughout the game. For more information on the Football Ride, call AATA at (734) 973-6500 or visit the AATA site.

Road and Lane Closures

For information on Ann Arbor road and lane closures, visit the city of Ann Arbor traffic site.

See Also

• Harbaugh Goes Deep, But Did He Eat a Booger?
• Big House One of America’s Most Drone-Worthy College Stadiums

Photo by Ken Lund via Flickr Commons