Pregame observations: Michigan football vs. East Carolina
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan Wolverines football is set to take on East Carolina to kick off the 2023 season. Follow along below for pregame observations and updates from the Michigan Stadium press box.
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Pregame observations, updates: Michigan football vs. East Carolina
• 12:02 p.m. ET — The Michigan team has touched the banner and taken the field.
• 11:59 a.m. ET — The national anthem was performed, Michigan’s intro video is being played and the team will soon take the field.
• 11:50 a.m. ET – A look at Michigan’s ‘Maize Out.’
• 11:35 a.m. — Michigan senior right tackle Myles Hinton was with the first group working in on offense during team warmups. Graduate Karsen Barnhart was with the 1s at left tackle, as expected.
• 11:20 a.m. — Several Michigan players that were listed as ‘questionable’ for today’s game are warming up, including graduate wide receiver Cornelius Johnson, junior safety Rod Moore, sophomore cornerback Will Johnson, senior safety Makari Paige, sophomore wide receiver Darrius Clemons, senior tight end Matthew Hibner, sophomore wide receiver Tyler Morris and freshman running back Cole Cabana.
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• 11:05 a.m. ET — The win or loss today will go to Michigan interim head coach Jesse Minter, not head man Jim Harbaugh, who’s suspended.
• 10:18 a.m. ET — Michigan arrived at the stadium. Junior quarterback J.J. McCarthy was wearing a “Free Harbaugh” shirt. Head coach Jim Harbaugh, of course, is suspended the first three games of the season.
• 10 a.m. ET — Michigan released its Big Ten-mandated availability report for today’s game.
Game information: Michigan football vs. East Carolina
Venue: Michigan Stadium (107,601)
Kickoff: 12:06 p.m. ET
TV: None
Stream: Peacock
On The Call: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Chris Simms (color) and Lewis Johnson (sideline)
Radio: LEARFIELD Michigan Sports Network, anchored by WWJ 950 AM in the Detroit area, with Doug Karsch (play-by-play), Jon Jansen (color) and Jason Avant (sideline) on the call. Karsch and Jansen are regular contributors to TheWolverine.com. Click here for the full list of radio affiliates to find the station in your area. The radio broadcast can also be streamed through MGoBlue.com.
Series Facts: This is the first-ever meeting between U-M and East Carolina. Michigan has a 117-23-3 record in season openers, including a 6-2 mark under head coach Jim Harbaugh.
