Michigan has first successful in-game experience with helmet communication

Jacob Singer Jake Singer is a junior at the University of Michigan majoring in Political Science. He is a Michigan Football and Basketball Writer for SB Nation's Maize and Brew

The Michigan Wolverines debuted the 2024 season in the Big House last Saturday evening, and they played their first game with in-helmet communication devices.

Helmet communication has always been a major debate between college and professional football, but in April, the NCAA approved widespread use of helmet communication, giving 134 college football teams the option to use it beginning this season.

Michigan spent the last four months learning how to use the helmet communication system, relying on defensive coordinator…