ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- It's the respite from the offseason doldrums, culminating in a public display. After 14 spring ball practices, Michigan football is set to take the field in front of the fans, set for the spring game in The Big House.There's a lot to digest on Saturday, with the maize and blue teams set to face off against each other in split-squad action. It will be the first appearance in football capacity of new head coach Kyle Whittingham as well as his new staff, the first revelation of what the maize and blue might be in this new era.Quarterback Bryce Underwood is expected to be the all-time quarterback for both teams in the first quarter, Tommy Carr the same in the second, and Carr will face Chase Herbstreit in the second half.Though it's expected to only see starting-caliber players in the first quarter, it will be a battle for depth.

Here are the two teams:Full rosters for today ↓Join us at the Big House or watch on BTN at 2 p.m.! https://t.co/EA5v7iSOAKpic.twitter.com/Vw9bKoIFT3— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 18, 2026WolverinesWire's Isaiah Hole will be on the sideline, taking pictures and evaluating the action. With the game set to to start around 2:15 p.m. EDT, some evaluations will be below.Quick noteI'm not sure how well the field will receive cell service, but will try my best with updates.

It won't be live play-by-play as much as it will be commentary on what I like or what I don't. This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Updates from the field: Michigan football spring game