THE COLLEGE GAME · 2026
Answers about the college game, its schools and traditions.
College player coverage. Explore dated rosters and player details for 266 FBS and FCS programs. Every saved roster entry has a dated summary. Selected profiles include additional official-source background. Coverage varies by school; coaching backgrounds, program history and FAQs are still being expanded. Please check source dates and confirm changes with the schools. Division II, Division III and NAIA directories are not yet included.
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Michigan football earned varsity status in 1879. Its first season included a victory over Racine College and a tie with the University of Toronto. This football milestone is separate from the university’s founding in 1817.
Checked 2026-10-09 · Sources: University of Michigan — historical timeline · Michigan Athletics — first game
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