ANN ARBOR -- The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced today (Friday, Feb. 6) the completion of its 2009 football schedule with the addition of Delaware State University.

The Wolverines and Hornets will play their first ever game on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Michigan Stadium.

“I am happy that we are able to announce the completed football schedule for this year,” said Athletic Director Bill Martin. “We discussed the open date with multiple schools and were able to reach an agreement with Delaware State. It’s very difficult to line up an opponent this late in the process and we appreciate the efforts made by each institution that we spoke with.”

Game time and television selection for all Michigan football games will be determined at a later date by the Big Ten Conference. The Wolverines open the season with four straight home games at the Big House. The 130th year of gridiron action starts Sept. 5 against Western Michigan.

Following is the complete 2009 football schedule:

Date              Opponent

Sept. 5          Western Michigan

Sept. 12        Notre Dame

Sept. 19        Eastern Michigan

Sept. 26        Indiana * (Homecoming)

Oct. 3            at Michigan State *

Oct. 10          at Iowa *

Oct. 17          Delaware State

Oct. 24          Penn State *

Oct. 31          at Illinois *

Nov. 7           Purdue *

Nov. 14         at Wisconsin *

Nov. 21         Ohio State *

* indicates Big Ten Conference games; (HC) indicates Homecoming