Before Michigan football practiced Wednesday, head coach Jim Harbaugh gathered the team to deliver a message.
The Wolverines, Harbaugh said, could potentially begin play in October.
"Coach Harbaugh did say we could possibly play in October," said offensive tackle Ryan Hayes during a video call with reporters Thursday. "Just to give us a little motivation, just to keep practicing hard, we’re going to be prepared. We have mentioned October but nothing’s for sure.”
As the potential return date of college football remains uncertain, the October date has been the latest rumor after another whirlwind week. Sports radio host Dan Patrick reported Tuesday the Big Ten was targeting a mid-October start date, writing, "If conference can pass updated safety measures and procedures, Big Ten targeting Oct.