The University of Michigan Wolverines boast one of the most storied and tradition-rich programs in college football. Beyond their on-field achievements, the Wolverines are instantly recognizable thanks in part to their distinctive and evolving uniforms. From classic designs to modern adaptations, the Michigan football uniform has become a symbol of gridiron excellence. This timeline explores the fascinating history of the University Of Michigan Football Uniforms, detailing the changes and variations that have marked each season.
2024-Present: Continuing the Legacy
November 30, 2024 | Columbus, OH | vs. Ohio State
For “The Game” in Columbus, the Wolverines sported a crisp, all-white ensemble. The white jersey and pants were paired with white socks, sleeves, and shoes, presenting a unified and clean look for this intense rivalry matchup.
Michigan Wolverines white uniforms against Ohio State, 2024, program win decal
Alt Text: University of Michigan football players in white uniforms, white helmets, and white accessories during the 2024 game against Ohio State. Helmets feature a decal commemorating program win #1010 and the George Jewett Trophy logo.
HELMET DETAIL: Adding to the helmet’s visual story, the team was awarded a special decal celebrating their 1010th program win, achieved against Northwestern on November 16, 2024. This decal incorporated a silhouette of the George Jewett Trophy logo. Variations of this decal were also awarded to game and unit MVPs.
November 16, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Northwestern
Back home in Ann Arbor, Michigan donned their traditional home uniform combination against Northwestern. The classic blue jersey was paired with maize pants, completed with blue socks and sleeves.
Michigan Wolverines player Donovan Edwards in traditional home uniform, 2024 Northwestern game
Alt Text: Donovan Edwards, a running back for the University of Michigan Wolverines, wearing the classic home blue jersey and maize pants football uniform during a 2024 game.
November 9, 2024 | Bloomington, IN | vs. Indiana
On the road against Indiana, the Wolverines opted for their traditional away look. White jerseys were combined with blue pants, blue socks and sleeves, and white gloves, creating a sharp contrast on the field.
Michigan Wolverines team in white jerseys and blue pants on the road against Indiana, 2024
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team wearing white away jerseys and blue pants during a 2024 away game against Indiana, showcasing the standard road uniform.
November 2, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Oregon
Returning to Michigan Stadium, the team showcased their home colors once again against Oregon. The familiar blue jerseys and maize pants were on display, complemented by blue socks and sleeves.
Michigan Wolverines players in home blue and maize uniforms against Oregon, 2024
Alt Text: University of Michigan football players in their iconic home uniforms, featuring blue jerseys and maize pants, during a 2024 game against Oregon.
HELMET DETAIL: Against Oregon, the helmet decal honored the program’s 1009th all-time win, secured against Michigan State on October 9, 2024. This decal featured a silhouette of the Paul Bunyan Trophy, a symbol of the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry. MVP variations were also distributed.
October 26, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Michigan State
For the rivalry game against Michigan State, played in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines stayed true to their home uniform. Blue jerseys and maize pants were worn, this time paired with white socks and sleeves.
Michigan Wolverines football uniform combination for the 2024 Michigan State game
Alt Text: A close-up of the University of Michigan Wolverines’ classic home football uniform combination, featuring blue jerseys and maize pants, worn for the 2024 game against Michigan State.
October 19, 2024 | Champaign, IL | at Illinois
Traveling to Illinois, Michigan wore their white road jerseys with blue pants. White socks and sleeves completed the look, providing a classic road game appearance.
Michigan Wolverines road uniform of white jersey and blue pants against Illinois, 2024
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in white road jerseys and blue pants during an away game against Illinois in 2024.
October 5, 2024 | Seattle, WA | at Washington
For a game in Seattle against Washington, the Wolverines continued with their white road jerseys but paired them with maize pants. White socks and sleeves maintained a consistent color flow.
Michigan Wolverines away uniform combination of white jersey and maize pants, 2024 Washington game
Alt Text: University of Michigan football players wearing white away jerseys and maize pants during a 2024 game against Washington, showing a variation of the road uniform.
HELMET DETAIL: The Washington game helmet decal celebrated the program’s 1008th win, achieved against Minnesota on September 28, 2024, and incorporated the Little Brown Jug trophy silhouette. MVP decals were also awarded.
September 28, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Minnesota
Back in Ann Arbor for a matchup against Minnesota, Michigan showcased their traditional home combination: blue and maize jerseys and pants, with maize socks and sleeves.
Michigan Wolverines traditional home uniforms against Minnesota, 2024
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in their standard home uniforms featuring blue and maize jerseys and pants for a 2024 game against Minnesota.
HELMET DETAIL: The helmet decal for the Minnesota game commemorated the 1007th program win, achieved against USC on September 21, 2024. MVP variations were included.
September 21, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Southern California (USC)
Against USC, the Wolverines opted for a less common home uniform variation: blue jerseys and blue pants, paired with maize socks and sleeves.
Michigan Wolverines blue jersey and blue pants uniform combination against USC, 2024
Alt Text: University of Michigan football players in a unique home uniform combination featuring blue jerseys and blue pants during a 2024 game against USC.
HELMET DETAIL: The helmet decal celebrated the 1006th program win, against Arkansas State on September 14, 2024. MVP variations were again part of the award. Additionally, a ‘B1G’ Big Ten Conference logo sticker was added to the back base of the helmet for this game and onward.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with Big Ten Conference logo sticker, 2024 season
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet showing the addition of a ‘B1G’ Big Ten Conference logo sticker at the back base in the 2024 season.
September 14, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Arkansas State
For the Arkansas State game, the team wore the traditional home blue and maize jerseys and pants, with blue socks.
Michigan Wolverines home uniform against Arkansas State, 2024, Greg Harden memorial sticker
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines in their traditional home football uniforms for the 2024 game against Arkansas State, with a special memorial sticker on the helmet.
HELMET DETAIL: A special helmet sticker was worn in this game: a heart-shaped decal with a stylized ‘G’ to honor the passing of Greg Harden, a long-time personal development counselor for student-athletes at Michigan.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with Greg Harden memorial sticker, 2024 season
Alt Text: Detailed view of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet displaying a heart-shaped memorial sticker for Greg Harden during the 2024 season.
September 7, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Texas
Against Texas, Michigan sported blue jerseys and blue pants at home, completed with blue socks and sleeves.
Michigan Wolverines all-blue home uniform combination against Texas, 2024
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team wearing an all-blue uniform combination for a home game against Texas in 2024.
HELMET DETAIL: The helmet decal celebrated the 1005th program win, achieved against Fresno State on August 31, 2024. MVP variations were awarded.
August 31, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Fresno State
The season opener against Fresno State saw the Wolverines in their traditional home blue and maize jerseys and pants, with blue socks.
Michigan Wolverines traditional home uniform for the 2024 Fresno State game, C2P sticker
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players in their classic home uniforms for the 2024 season opener against Fresno State, with a communication technology sticker on select helmets.
HELMET DETAIL: In a nod to evolving technology in football, select players and positions wore a new green NCAA ‘C2P’ (Coach-to-Player) sticker. This indicated helmets equipped with communication devices allowing designated players to communicate with coaching staff.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with NCAA 'C2P' communication technology sticker, 2024 season
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring the new NCAA ‘C2P’ (Coach-to-Player) communication technology sticker in the 2024 season.
April 20, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI | Spring Football Game
HELMET DETAIL: The Spring Football Game revealed a helmet decal celebrating the program’s 1004th win – the College Football Playoff National Championship victory against Washington on January 8, 2024. The decal featured a stylized College Football Playoff logo.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating the 2024 National Championship win, Spring Game 2024
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet displaying a stylized decal commemorating their 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship victory, seen at the Spring Game.
January 8, 2024 | Houston, TX | College Football Playoff National Championship vs. Washington
NOTE: Michigan was designated as the home team for the National Championship game.
JERSEY/PANTS: For the pinnacle game, Michigan wore blue jerseys and blue pants with blue sleeves and socks. A CFP logo inside ‘2024’ was placed on the left chest, above the Nike Jumpman logo, signifying the significance of the game.
Michigan Wolverines uniform for the 2024 National Championship game vs Washington, CFP patch
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football uniform for the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship game against Washington, featuring a CFP logo patch above the Nike Jumpman logo.
HELMET DETAIL: A helmet decal commemorating the Rose Bowl victory – the program’s 1003rd win against Alabama in the CFP Semi-Final on January 1, 2024 – was awarded.
January 1, 2024 | Pasadena, CA | The Rose Bowl, College Football Playoff Semi-Final vs. Alabama
NOTE: Michigan was designated as the home team for the Rose Bowl.
JERSEY/PANTS: Michigan wore blue home jerseys and maize pants with white socks and sleeves for the Rose Bowl. Unique details marked this uniform:
- A Rose Bowl bowl/sponsor patch was placed on the right chest below the B1G logo.
- Shoulders featured silk-screened designs with lettering and a Rose Bowl logo. The right shoulder read ‘Big Ten Champs’ above and ‘Back to Back to Back’ below a Block M and Rose Bowl logo. The left shoulder read ‘Rose Bowl’ above and ‘2024’ below.
- Both the jersey (left chest) and pants (left hip) showcased the Nike diamond (silver) Jumpman logo, exclusively used for CFP Playoff games.
Michigan Wolverines Rose Bowl uniform details, 2024 CFP Semi-Final vs Alabama
Alt Text: Detailed view of the University of Michigan Wolverines’ Rose Bowl uniform for the 2024 College Football Playoff Semi-Final against Alabama, highlighting special patches and shoulder designs.
HELMET DETAIL: A large CFP logo sticker was placed on the back middle of the helmet. Another decal, shaped like the silver football atop the Big Ten Championship Trophy (with the B1G logo), celebrated the program’s 1002nd win against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 2, 2023.
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet with a large CFP logo sticker and a Big Ten Championship trophy decal during the 2024 Rose Bowl.
HELMET DETAIL: A new ‘MVP’ sticker was introduced, awarded to players voted team Most Valuable Player at the annual Michigan Awards ceremony (retroactively awarded as well). Blake Corum (2022 MVP) and J.J. McCarthy (2023) wore this sticker.
December 2, 2023 | Indianapolis, IN | Big Ten Championship Game vs. Iowa
NOTE: Michigan was designated as the away team as the East Division champion.
JERSEY/PANTS: The Wolverines wore white jerseys, white pants, and white socks and sleeves for the Big Ten Championship game.
Michigan Wolverines white uniform for the 2023 Big Ten Championship game vs Iowa
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team wearing white jerseys and white pants for the 2023 Big Ten Championship game against Iowa.
HELMET DETAIL: A ‘THE GAME’ 1001 decal celebrated the program’s 1001st win, achieved against Ohio State on November 25, 2023.
November 25, 2023 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Ohio State
For the highly anticipated game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Michigan wore blue jerseys and blue pants with blue socks and sleeves.
Michigan Wolverines blue and blue uniform for the 2023 Ohio State game
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in blue jerseys and blue pants for the 2023 rivalry game against Ohio State.
HELMET DETAIL: A new nose bumper above the facemask was introduced, featuring blue with maize letters reading ‘MICH1GAN’ and large ‘1G‘ letters, celebrating the program’s 1000th win. A decal for the 1000th program win (vs. Maryland on November 18, 2023) was also awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet nose bumper celebrating 1000th win, 2023 season
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet showing the new nose bumper celebrating the program’s 1000th win in the 2023 season.
November 18, 2023 | College Park, MD | vs. Maryland
On the road against Maryland, Michigan wore white road jerseys and white pants, with blue socks and sleeves.
Michigan Wolverines white road uniform against Maryland, 2023
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in white road jerseys and white pants during an away game against Maryland in 2023.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 999th program win (vs. Penn State on November 11, 2023) was awarded, including MVP variations.
November 11, 2023 | State College, PA | vs. Penn State
Against Penn State on the road, Michigan wore white road jerseys and maize pants, with maize socks and sleeves.
Michigan Wolverines white jersey and maize pants road uniform against Penn State, 2023
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in white away jerseys and maize pants for a road game against Penn State in 2023.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 998th program win (vs. Purdue on November 4, 2023) was awarded, again with MVP variations.
November 4, 2023 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Purdue
Back home against Purdue, Michigan wore blue jerseys and blue pants, with white socks and sleeves.
Michigan Wolverines blue and blue home uniform against Purdue, 2023
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players in blue jerseys and blue pants for a home game against Purdue in 2023.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 997th program win (vs. Michigan State on October 21, 2023), featuring the Paul Bunyan Trophy silhouette, was awarded. Additionally, a ‘RAMPAGE 2023’ decal was issued, honoring the team’s 8-game winning streak – a feat described by Coach Jim Harbaugh as a ‘Rampage’.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with 'RAMPAGE 2023' decal, 2023 season
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet displaying the ‘RAMPAGE 2023’ decal, celebrating an 8-game winning streak during the 2023 season.
HELMET DETAIL: Members of the 2022 team were also awarded a ‘RAMPAGE 2022’ decal before this game, as they also achieved an 8-game winning streak in 2022.
October 21, 2023 | East Lansing, MI | vs. Michigan State
For the rivalry game at Michigan State, the Wolverines wore white road jerseys with blue pants and blue socks.
Michigan Wolverines white jersey and blue pants road uniform against Michigan State, 2023
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team wearing white away jerseys and blue pants for the 2023 rivalry game against Michigan State.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 996th program win (vs. Indiana on October 14, 2023) was awarded, including MVP variations.
October 14, 2023 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Indiana
At home against Indiana, Michigan wore blue jerseys and blue pants with maize socks.
Michigan Wolverines blue jersey and blue pants home uniform against Indiana, 2023
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players in blue jerseys and blue pants for a home game against Indiana in 2023, with maize socks.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 995th program win (vs. Minnesota on October 7, 2023), featuring the Little Brown Jug trophy silhouette, was awarded, with MVP variations.
October 7, 2023 | Minneapolis, MN | vs. Minneapolis
Against Minnesota, Michigan wore the Harbaugh-era traditional white jerseys and white pants, with white socks for a clean road look.
Michigan Wolverines all-white road uniform against Minnesota, 2023
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in all-white away uniforms during a 2023 game against Minnesota, showcasing the Harbaugh-era road uniform tradition.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 994th program win (vs. Nebraska on September 30, 2023) was awarded, with MVP variations.
September 30, 2023 | Lincoln, NE | vs. Nebraska
For their first road game of 2023, against Nebraska, Michigan wore white road jerseys with maize pants and white socks.
Michigan Wolverines white jersey and maize pants road uniform against Nebraska, 2023
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in white away jerseys and maize pants for their first road game of the 2023 season against Nebraska.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 993rd program win (vs. Rutgers on September 23, 2023) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 993rd program win, 2023 season
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal celebrating the program’s 993rd win during the 2023 season.
September 23, 2023 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Rutgers
Back at home against Rutgers, the team wore the traditional home blue and maize jerseys and pants, with maize socks.
Michigan Wolverines traditional home uniform against Rutgers, 2023
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players in their classic home uniforms, blue and maize jerseys and pants, for a 2023 game against Rutgers.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 992nd program win (vs. Bowling Green on September 16, 2023) was awarded, with MVP variations. A new ‘GUARDIANS OF VICTORY’ sticker appeared on at least one player’s helmet, with unknown criteria for earning this award.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with 'GUARDIANS OF VICTORY' sticker, 2023 season
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet displaying a ‘GUARDIANS OF VICTORY’ sticker, an award introduced in the 2023 season with unknown criteria.
September 16, 2023 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Bowling Green
Against Bowling Green, Michigan wore blue jerseys and blue pants at home, with blue socks – the first time this all-blue combination was worn at home since 2022 against Nebraska.
Michigan Wolverines blue jersey and blue pants home uniform against Bowling Green, 2023
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in blue jerseys and blue pants for a home game against Bowling Green in 2023, marking the first home appearance of this combination since 2022.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 991st program win (vs. UNLV on September 9, 2023) was awarded, with MVP variations.
September 9, 2023 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. UNLV
At home against UNLV, the team wore the traditional home blue and maize jerseys and pants, with white socks.
Michigan Wolverines traditional home uniform against UNLV, 2023
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players in their standard home uniforms, featuring blue and maize jerseys and pants, for a 2023 game against UNLV.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 990th program win (vs. East Carolina on September 2, 2023) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 990th program win, 2023 season
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet showcasing a decal that commemorates the program’s 990th win during the 2023 season.
September 2, 2023 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. East Carolina
The season opener against East Carolina saw the Wolverines in their traditional home blue and maize jerseys and pants.
Michigan Wolverines traditional home uniform for the 2023 East Carolina game
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in their classic home uniforms, blue and maize jerseys and pants, for the 2023 season opener against East Carolina.
HELMET DETAIL: Certain team members were awarded a sticker with ‘EUTM’, representing ‘Enthusiasm Unknown To Mankind’, for demonstrating exceptional enthusiasm.
April 1, 2023 | Ann Arbor, MI | Spring Football Game
HELMET DETAIL: The Spring game revealed two helmet stickers issued following the 2022 season. Participants in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl (CFP semi-final) received a decal reading “Fiesta Bowl” above the bowl logo.
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet with a decal indicating participation in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, revealed during the 2023 Spring Game.
HELMET DETAIL: Offensive linemen from the 2022 team were awarded a decal recognizing Michigan’s offensive line winning the 2022 Joe Moore Award. The sticker featured the Joe Moore Award logo.
2022 Season Summary
Michigan Wolverines 2022 uniform summary sidebar image
Alt Text: Summary graphic of the University of Michigan Wolverines football uniform timeline for the 2022 season, showcasing various uniform combinations and special decals.
December 31, 2022 | Glendale, AZ | Fiesta Bowl, College Football Playoff Semi-Final vs. Texas Christian University
JERSEY: Michigan, as the designated home team, wore blue jerseys for the Fiesta Bowl. A bowl sponsor patch was featured on the left chest. The Nike Jumpman logo was updated to the ‘Diamond’ silver/black outline logo on the left chest of the jersey.
Michigan Wolverines Fiesta Bowl uniform, 2022 CFP Semi-Final vs TCU
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football uniform worn for the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, a College Football Playoff Semi-Final game against TCU, featuring special patches and the updated Nike Jumpman logo.
PANTS: Maize pants were worn, also featuring the Nike Jumpman ‘Diamond’ logo on the left hip.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal shaped like the silver football atop the Big Ten Championship Trophy (with the B1G logo) celebrated the 989th program win against Purdue in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 3, 2022. A sticker honoring the passing of program friend Dametrius “Meechie” Walker was affixed to the back middle stripe of the helmet, along with the CFP logo.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with Dametrius Walker memorial sticker and CFP logo, 2022 Fiesta Bowl
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet displaying a memorial sticker for Dametrius “Meechie” Walker and the CFP logo during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with CFP logo sticker, 2022 Fiesta Bowl
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring the College Football Playoff (CFP) logo sticker during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl.
December 3, 2022 | Indianapolis, IN | Big Ten Championship Game vs. Purdue
NOTE: Michigan, as East Division champion, was designated as the home team.
JERSEY/PANTS: The team wore the blue and blue jersey and pants combination.
Michigan Wolverines blue and blue uniform for the 2022 Big Ten Championship game vs Purdue
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team wearing blue jerseys and blue pants for the 2022 Big Ten Championship game against Purdue.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 988th program win (vs. Ohio State on November 26, 2022) featured a specialized “THE GAME” logo.
November 26, 2022 | Columbus, OH | vs. Ohio State
For “The Game” in Columbus, Michigan wore the Harbaugh-era white jerseys and white pants combination.
Michigan Wolverines all-white road uniform for the 2022 Ohio State game
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in all-white away uniforms for the 2022 rivalry game against Ohio State, showcasing the Harbaugh-era road uniform style.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 987th program win (vs. Illinois on November 19, 2022) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 987th program win, 2022 season
Alt Text: Detailed view of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal commemorating the program’s 987th win during the 2022 season.
November 19, 2022 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Illinois
Back home against Illinois, Michigan wore the traditional blue and maize jerseys and pants.
Michigan Wolverines traditional home uniform against Illinois, 2022
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players in their classic home uniforms, blue and maize jerseys and pants, for a 2022 game against Illinois.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 986th program win (vs. Nebraska on November 12, 2022) was awarded, with MVP variations.
November 12, 2022 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Nebraska
At home against Nebraska, the team wore blue jerseys and blue pants.
Michigan Wolverines blue and blue home uniform against Nebraska, 2022
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in blue jerseys and blue pants for a home game against Nebraska in 2022.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 985th program win (vs. Rutgers on November 5, 2022) was awarded, with MVP variations.
November 5, 2022 | Piscataway, NJ | vs. Rutgers
On the road against Rutgers, Michigan wore white jerseys and white pants for the first time in 2022.
Michigan Wolverines all-white road uniform against Rutgers, 2022
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in all-white away uniforms during a 2022 game against Rutgers, marking the first time this combination was worn that season.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal depicting the Paul Bunyan Trophy celebrated the 984th program win (vs. Michigan State on October 29, 2022), with MVP variations.
October 29, 2022 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Michigan State
Against Michigan State at home, the Wolverines wore blue jerseys and blue pants.
Michigan Wolverines blue and blue home uniform against Michigan State, 2022
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players in blue jerseys and blue pants for a home game against Michigan State in 2022.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 983rd program win (vs. Penn State on October 15, 2022) was awarded, with MVP variations.
October 15, 2022 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Penn State
At home against Penn State, Michigan wore blue jerseys and blue pants, the first time this combination was worn at home since the 2021 Ohio State game.
Michigan Wolverines blue and blue home uniform against Penn State, 2022
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in blue jerseys and blue pants for a home game against Penn State in 2022, the first time this combination was used at home since 2021.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 982nd program win (vs. Indiana on October 8, 2022) was awarded, with MVP variations.
October 8, 2022 | Bloomington, IN | vs. Indiana
On the road against Indiana, Michigan reverted to the traditional road white jersey and maize pants combination.
Michigan Wolverines white jersey and maize pants road uniform against Indiana, 2022
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team wearing white away jerseys and maize pants for a road game against Indiana in 2022, returning to the traditional road uniform.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 981st program win (vs. Iowa on October 1, 2022) was awarded, with MVP variations.
October 1, 2022 | Iowa City, IA | vs. Iowa
Against Iowa, Michigan wore their traditional white away-game jersey with blue pants.
Michigan Wolverines white jersey and blue pants road uniform against Iowa, 2022
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in white away jerseys and blue pants for a road game against Iowa in 2022, showcasing a classic road uniform style.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 980th program win (vs. Connecticut on September 24, 2022) was awarded, with MVP variations.
September 24, 2022 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Maryland
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 979th program win (vs. Connecticut on September 17, 2022) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 979th program win, 2022 season
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal commemorating the program’s 979th win during the 2022 season.
SIDE NOTE: The majority of the team wore maize socks and leggings for this game.
Michigan Wolverines players wearing maize socks and leggings, 2022 Maryland game
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players wearing maize socks and leggings as part of their uniform during a 2022 game, showcasing a unique accessory choice.
September 17, 2022 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Connecticut
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 978th program win (vs. Colorado State on September 10, 2022) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 978th program win, 2022 season
Alt Text: Detailed view of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal that commemorates the program’s 978th win during the 2022 season.
September 10, 2022 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Hawaii
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 977th program win (vs. Colorado State on September 3, 2022) was awarded, with MVP variations.
September 3, 2022 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Colorado State
JERSEY/PANTS: The team wore the traditional home blue jerseys and maize pants combination.
Michigan Wolverines traditional home uniform against Colorado State, 2022
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players in their classic home uniforms, blue jerseys and maize pants, for a 2022 game against Colorado State.
HELMET DETAIL: The team continued the tradition started in 2021 of issuing helmet stickers of varying significance. New variations identified for 2022 included: a sticker with the College Football Playoff logo (signifying Michigan’s 2021 appearance), a new EQUALITY sticker replacing the 2021 version, and a sticker honoring the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation.
2021 Season Summary
Michigan Wolverines 2021 uniform summary sidebar image
Alt Text: Visual summary of the University of Michigan Wolverines football uniform timeline for the 2021 season, highlighting key uniform elements and special decals.
December 31, 2021 | Miami, FL | Orange Bowl, College Football Playoff Semi-Final vs. Georgia
JERSEY/PANTS: Michigan, designated as the home team, wore blue jerseys and blue pants for the Orange Bowl. A bowl sponsor patch was on the right chest. The Nike Jumpman logo was updated to the ‘Diamond’ silver/black outline logo on the left chest of the jersey and left hip of the pants. The TM42 patch honoring victims of the Oxford HS shooting was moved to the left chest.
Michigan Wolverines Orange Bowl uniform, 2021 CFP Semi-Final vs Georgia
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football uniform for the 2021 Orange Bowl, a College Football Playoff Semi-Final game against Georgia, featuring special bowl patches and the updated Nike Jumpman logo.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal shaped like the silver football atop the Big Ten Championship Trophy (with the B1G logo) celebrated the 976th program win against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 4, 2021. A helmet sticker depicting a Michigan letterman’s sweater was awarded to 2021 All-Americans, and a Lou Groza Award sticker was placed on the helmet of kicker Jake Moody. A College Football Playoff logo sticker was affixed to the back of the helmet, and the TM42 sticker remained on the lower back.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with letterman sweater All-American sticker, 2021 season
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a letterman sweater sticker awarded to 2021 All-American players, showcasing special player recognition decals.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with Lou Groza Award sticker, 2021 season
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet displaying a Lou Groza Award sticker, specifically on the helmet of the 2021 award winner, kicker Jake Moody.
December 4, 2021 | Indianapolis, IN | Big Ten Championship Game vs. Iowa
JERSEY/PANTS: Michigan, as Big Ten East representative, was the road team and wore white jerseys and blue pants for the Big Ten Championship game.
Michigan Wolverines white jersey and blue pants uniform for the 2021 Big Ten Championship game vs Iowa
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in white away jerseys and blue pants for the 2021 Big Ten Championship game against Iowa.
HELMET DETAIL: Three new decals appeared for this game: a TM42 helmet sticker in recognition of the Oxford, MI shooting incident (affixed to the back stripe), a ‘THE GAME’ decal for the 975th program win (vs. Ohio State on November 27, 2021), and a ‘RECORD’ sticker for Aidan Hutchinson for setting the Michigan single-season sack record against Ohio State.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with Oxford HS memorial sticker, 2021 Big Ten Championship
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring the TM42 memorial sticker for the Oxford High School incident, worn during the 2021 Big Ten Championship game.
December 2, 2021 | Ann Arbor, MI | Announced via Twitter
JERSEY: Michigan announced a special logo patch for the Big Ten Championship game, in the shape of a block ‘O’ honoring the Oxford HS shooting victims. ‘TM’ and ’42’ paid tribute to Tate Myre, and four hearts honored each victim. The patch, made by the Michigan equipment team using extra maize game pants, was placed on the front-right of the jersey.
Alt Text: Close-up of the University of Michigan Wolverines football jersey displaying the special TM42 memorial patch for the Oxford High School shooting victims, worn in the 2021 Big Ten Championship game.
November 27, 2021 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Ohio State
PANTS: The team wore blue pants with traditional blue home jerseys for the second time in 2021 (first at the September 11, 2021 game vs. Washington).
Michigan Wolverines blue pants with home blue jerseys against Ohio State, 2021
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team wearing blue pants with traditional home blue jerseys for the 2021 game against Ohio State.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 974th program win (vs. Maryland on November 20, 2021) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 974th program win, 2021 season
Alt Text: Detailed view of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal commemorating the program’s 974th win during the 2021 season.
November 20, 2021 | College Park, MD | vs. Maryland
PANTS: The team wore blue pants with traditional white road jerseys for the second time in 2021 (first at the October 2, 2021 game at Wisconsin).
Michigan Wolverines blue pants with away white jerseys against Maryland, 2021
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team wearing blue pants with traditional white away jerseys for the 2021 game against Maryland.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 973rd program win (vs. Penn State on November 13, 2021) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 973rd program win, 2021 season
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal that commemorates the program’s 973rd win during the 2021 season.
November 13, 2021 | State College, PA | vs. Penn State
NOTE: Penn State officials denied Michigan’s request to wear an all-maize uniform. The team wore maize pants with white road jerseys for the second time in 2021 (first at the October 30, 2021 game at Michigan State), and wore maize socks and arm sleeves, possibly in response to the uniform denial.
Michigan Wolverines maize accessories with white road jerseys against Penn State, 2021
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players wearing maize socks and arm sleeves with their white away jerseys, potentially as a statement after an all-maize uniform request was denied for the 2021 game against Penn State.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 972nd program win (vs. Indiana on November 6, 2021) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 972nd program win, 2021 season
Alt Text: Detailed view of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal commemorating the program’s 972nd win during the 2021 season.
October 30, 2021 | East Lansing, MI | vs. Michigan State
PANTS: Michigan wore maize pants on the road with white jerseys for the first time since October 21, 2017.
Michigan Wolverines maize pants with white jerseys road uniform, 2021 Michigan State game
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team wearing maize pants with white away jerseys for the 2021 game against Michigan State, marking the first time this road combination was used since 2017.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 971st program win (vs. Northwestern on October 23, 2021) featured a depiction of George Jewett, following the trophy-game sticker pattern.
October 23, 2021 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Northwestern
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 970th program win (vs. Nebraska on October 9, 2021) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 970th program win, 2021 season
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal that commemorates the program’s 970th win during the 2021 season.
October 9, 2021 | Lincoln, NE | vs. Nebraska
JERSEY/PANTS: The team reverted to the traditional Harbaugh away uniform combination: white jerseys and white pants.
Michigan Wolverines all-white Harbaugh-era road uniform against Nebraska, 2021
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in all-white away uniforms for the 2021 game against Nebraska, returning to the traditional Harbaugh-era road uniform style.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 969th program win (vs. Wisconsin on October 2, 2021) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 969th program win, 2021 season
Alt Text: Detailed view of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal commemorating the program’s 969th win during the 2021 season.
October 2, 2021 | Madison, WI | vs. Wisconsin
PANTS: The team wore blue pants with white road jerseys for the first time in history for a road or neutral site game.
Michigan Wolverines blue pants with white jerseys road uniform, 2021 Wisconsin game
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team wearing blue pants with white away jerseys for the 2021 game against Wisconsin, marking the first time this road combination was used in program history.
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 968th program win (vs. Rutgers on September 25, 2021) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 968th program win, 2021 season
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal that commemorates the program’s 968th win during the 2021 season.
September 25, 2021 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Rutgers
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 967th program win (vs. Northern Illinois on September 18, 2021) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 967th program win, 2021 season
Alt Text: Detailed view of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal commemorating the program’s 967th win during the 2021 season.
September 18, 2021 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Northern Illinois
HELMET DETAIL: A decal for the 966th program win (vs. Washington on September 11, 2021) was awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet decal celebrating 966th program win, 2021 season
Alt Text: Close-up of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a decal that commemorates the program’s 966th win during the 2021 season.
JERSEY/PANTS: The team reverted to the traditional home blue jerseys and maize pants.
Michigan Wolverines traditional home uniform against Northern Illinois, 2021
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football team in their classic home uniforms, blue jerseys and maize pants, for a 2021 game against Northern Illinois.
September 11, 2021 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Washington
PANTS: The team wore blue pants at home (vs. traditional maize), the debut of blue pants under the Nike contract and the first all-blue uniform since 2014.
Michigan Wolverines blue pants with home blue jerseys against Washington, 2021, 9/11 memorial sticker
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football players wearing blue pants with home blue jerseys for the 2021 game against Washington, marking the debut of blue pants under the Nike contract.
HELMET DETAIL: A red, white, and blue sticker for the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks was worn on the back of the helmet, depicting an inverted USA flag with the Twin Towers and the date 9-12-01. A decal for the 965th program win (vs. Western Michigan on September 4, 2021) was also awarded, with MVP variations.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with 9/11 memorial sticker and 965th win decal, 2021 season
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet featuring a 9/11 memorial sticker and a decal commemorating the program’s 965th win during the 2021 season.
Michigan Wolverines helmet MVP decal for 965th win, 2021 season
Alt Text: Detailed view of a University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet displaying the MVP variation of the decal commemorating the program’s 965th win during the 2021 season.
September 4, 2021 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Western Michigan
HELMET DETAIL: Personalized accomplishment stickers debuted on team helmets in 2021. Players received stickers based on achievements on and off the field. Variations included: snarling wolverine with win total, Big Ten logo on a book (academic honors), letterman’s jacket (varsity letter), bowl game logo (bowl participation), hometown area code, rivalry trophy victories, sword & shovel (team MVP honor), ‘TED’ (daily participation), ‘ATTACK’, ‘C’ (captain), hard hat, ‘RECORD’, ‘THE GAME’, Big Ten Championship trophy, letterman sweater (All-American), Lou Groza Award, and ‘B1G MVP’.
Michigan Wolverines helmet sticker variations for 2021 season
Alt Text: Comprehensive breakdown of University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet sticker variations for the 2021 season, illustrating the diverse achievements recognized with helmet decals.
November 7, 2020 | Bloomington, IN | vs. Indiana
HELMET: The #BIGVOTE decal, worn in the season opener, was removed.
October 31, 2020 | Ann Arbor, MI | vs. Michigan State
HELMET: In addition to the #B1GVOTE decal, mini maize block Ms appeared on some players’ helmets vertically between the stripes, with unknown significance.
October 29, 2020 | Ann Arbor, MI | via U-M Athletic Department
HELMET: The team announced they would wear a #B1G Vote red, white, and blue decal for the October 31, 2020 game against Michigan State.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with #B1GVOTE decal, 2020 season
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet displaying the #B1GVOTE red, white, and blue decal, worn during the 2020 season to promote voter participation.
October 24, 2020 | Minneapolis, MN | vs. Minnesota
JERSEY: The CFB 150 patch was removed from the jersey.
Michigan Wolverines player Joe Milton in 2020 Minnesota game, CFB 150 patch removed
Alt Text: Joe Milton, quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines, in action during the 2020 game against Minnesota, showing the removal of the CFB 150 patch from the jersey.
HELMET: The “EQUALITY” decal appeared on the helmet. WR Giles Jackson wore the numeral 0 (zero) for the first time in Michigan history.
Michigan Wolverines player Giles Jackson wearing #0 jersey, 2020 Minnesota game
Alt Text: Giles Jackson, wide receiver for the University of Michigan Wolverines, wearing the number 0 jersey for the first time in program history during a 2020 game against Minnesota.
October 22, 2020 | Ann Arbor, MI | Press Release/via Twitter
HELMET: The athletic department announced a special “EQUALITY” decal for helmets during the 2020 season.
Michigan Wolverines helmet with EQUALITY decal, 2020 season
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football helmet displaying the special “EQUALITY” decal, introduced for the 2020 season to promote social justice and equality.
January 1, 2020 | Orlando, FL | Citrus Bowl vs. Alabama
JERSEY: The team wore white road jerseys with white pants. A bowl sponsor patch was on the left chest.
Michigan Wolverines Citrus Bowl uniform, 2020 vs Alabama, sponsor patch
Alt Text: University of Michigan Wolverines football uniform for the 2020 Citrus Bowl game against Alabama, featuring a bowl sponsor patch on the jersey.
HELMET: A large bowl sponsor patch was placed on the back-center of the helmet.
For deeper dives into Michigan Uniform history, explore these eras:
2015-2019 | 2010-2014 | 2000-2009 | 1990-1999 | 1980-1989 | 1970-1979 | 1940-1969 | 1867-1939
Acknowledgements:
Special thanks to Steve “Dr. Sap” Sapardanis, Craig Barker of The Hoover Street Rag, and Brandon Ho for their contributions to this Uniform Timeline.
