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Friday, August 26, 2011  In 2007, the Wolverines walked away more like a dog with its tail between its legs, after the second-tier team won the opener 34-32. Now, they're asking for a rematch in the 2014 season.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Ann Arbor wants the University of Michigan to pay $100,000 a year for the extra traffic signs and patrols around the Big House. Poll: Do you think they should have to pay?

Sunday, August 14, 2011  At Media Day in Ann Arbor, U of M players and coaches are ready to climb back to the top of the Big Ten.

Saturday, December 11, 2010  The hockey game - dubbed "The Big Chill at the Big House" - took place nine years after the same two teams played another outdoor game at Michigan State's football stadium.

Saturday, November 20, 2010  If the Badgers (10-1, 6-1 Big Ten) beat Northwestern next week at home, they'll will win at least a share of the title and likely earn a trip to a BCS bowl.

Saturday, September 04, 2010  Denard Robinson accounted for 383 yards and two touchdowns in his first game as Michigan's starting quarterback, leading the Wolverines to a 30-10 win over Connecticut on Saturday at the bigger than ever Big House.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  When the University of Michigan football season opens on Sept. 4 against Connecticut, Michigan Stadium will once again reclaim the title of the largest stadium in the United States for college and/or professional football.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  The new FieldTurf will make its official debut on September 4 when UM opens the 2010 season by hosting the Connecticut Huskies.

Monday, June 07, 2010  The school's athletic department said Monday that the smoking ban will go into effect when the Wolverines host Connecticut on Sept. 4.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced today (Tuesday, May 18) the complete schedule for the 2011 football season with the addition of San Diego State on Sept. 24.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  With more than 14,700 tickets sold on the first day of the public sale today (Wednesday, April 21), nearly 80,000 tickets have been sold or allotted for "The Big Chill at the Big House presented by Arby’s," the outdoor ice hockey game between Michigan and Michigan State scheduled for Dec. 11 at Michigan Stadium.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  With a Michigan Stadium capacity of more than 100,000 and already 60,000 tickets sold or committed to before the public sale, The Big Chill at the Big House has the potential to break the world record for attendance at an ice hockey game. The Wolverines and Spartans established the world-record mark at 74,544 during "The Cold War" at Spartan Stadium on Oct. 6, 2001.

Friday, February 12, 2010  Senior associate athletic director Joe Parker says he's hopeful the remaining inventory of premium seating will be sold out by Sept. 4 when the Wolverines host Connecticut in the season opener.

Thursday, January 28, 2010  The University of Michigan and Michigan State University have announced a second outdoor ice hockey game to be played between the two storied programs.  The teams will face off in "The Big Chill at the Big House" at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, December 11, 2010.  Faceoff is slated for 3 p.m.

Saturday, November 21, 2009  Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his own end zone, and No. 9 Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series.