Michigan Football will take the field in a maize‑on‑maize uniform combination for its home opener against Western Michigan, marking the first time this particular design has been worn since the 1928 season and a 2017 appearance at the AdvoCare Classic.
A Tradition Reimagined
The all‑maize look, highlighted by its vivid yellow hue, was previously deployed twice in program history: once in 1928 against the U.S. Naval Academy and again in 2017 for the AdvoCare Classic versus Florida, a game that coincided with the university’s bicentennial celebration.
While some spectators appreciate the striking contrast the bright jerseys create under stadium lights, others find the color overly garish, drawing comparisons to the Los Angeles Rams’ Color Rush uniforms that sparked similar debate in 2017 and 2018.
The decision to wear the maize‑on‑maize combo was confirmed by Aaron McMann of MLive, who reported the uniform’s approval ahead of the game.
Fans are now invited to share their perspectives on whether the nostalgic design merits a place on the modern gridiron.