Our college football writer is counting down the days until the 2019 season. Here are possible Michigan destinations for future spring trips. The team announced this week it is going to South Africa in May. (It visited Italy in 2017 and France last season):
1. Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Stadium has turned into a house of horrors for the Wolverines, who last won there in 2000. Illinois beat the Buckeyes twice on their home field since then. Maybe seeing the place calm and empty will make it seem less intimidating.
2. Las Vegas
Not a lot of faith in the Wolverines from oddsmakers, especially when it comes to the final game of the regular season.