Michigan football opens the 2020 season Sept. 5 on the road against Washington, and finishes Nov. 28 on the road against Ohio State. Wochit
Michigan football typically does the bulk of its recruiting during the offseason.
Which is why the shutdown brought by the coronavirus pandemic could hamper the Wolverines' efforts to sign a top 2021 recruiting class.
The COVID-19 outbreak led not only to the cancellation of Michigan's spring practices, but also halted its recruiting efforts. The NCAA has banned all in-person recruiting and placed a dead period on all college sports through at least April 15.