Michigan will pay a combined $3.3 million for nonconference home games against Central Michigan and New Mexico, recently announced additions for the 2025 football schedule.
The Wolverines will open the 2025 season against New Mexico on Aug. 30 at Michigan Stadium and will face Central Michigan on Sept. 13. The school announced the games earlier this month.
According to contracts obtained Wednesday by The Detroit News through a Freedom of Information request, Michigan will pay New Mexico $1.8 million — the payments will be made over three installments — and, as previously reported by The News, Michigan will pay Central Michigan $1.