Michigan Football Announces Spring Practice Schedule

New head coach Kyle Whittingham prepares team for 2026 season with 14 spring sessions

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The University of Michigan football team has announced its full spring practice schedule under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. The Wolverines will hold 14 practices over five weeks, culminating in the annual spring game on April 18 at Michigan Stadium. The team has also named spring captains and a leadership council as Whittingham looks to establish a winning culture for the 2026 season.

Why it matters

Spring practice is a crucial time for college football teams to evaluate talent, install new schemes, and build team chemistry under a new coaching staff. Michigan is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season and the spring sessions will be an early indicator of how the Whittingham era is progressing in Ann Arbor.

The details

Michigan will hold 14 practices total, with the first session on March 17 and the final one on April 16 before the spring game. The practices will take place every other day for the most part, with the team taking the field on March 17, 19, 21, 26, 28, April 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, and 16. The Wolverines have also named four spring captains - QB Bryce Underwood, RB Jordan Marshall, DT Trey Pierce, and DB Rod Moore - as well as a 12-member leadership council to help set the tone for the program.

  • Spring practice begins on March 17, 2026.
  • The annual Michigan spring game will be held on April 18, 2026.

The players

Kyle Whittingham

The new head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team, hired in December 2025 after previously serving as the head coach at Utah.

Bryce Underwood

Michigan's starting quarterback and one of four spring team captains.

Jordan Marshall

Michigan's starting running back and one of four spring team captains.

Trey Pierce

Michigan's starting defensive tackle and one of four spring team captains.

Rod Moore

Michigan's starting defensive back and one of four spring team captains.

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What they’re saying

“Can't wait to get back to work!”

— Coach David Denham (Twitter)

What’s next

The Wolverines will continue their spring practice schedule over the next two months, leading up to the annual spring game on April 18 at Michigan Stadium.

The takeaway

With a new head coach in place, Michigan's spring practice sessions will be crucial for establishing a winning culture and identifying key contributors for the 2026 season. The Wolverines' ability to quickly adapt to Whittingham's system and leadership will be a major factor in their success next fall.