Michigan Football: A New Uniform Combination I'd Love To See In 2024

Although tradition in king in Ann Arbor when it comes to the football program, the Wolverines have shown their willingness to try new uniform combinations in recent years.

Chris Breiler | Jul 10, 2024

Michigan Football helmet at the Rose Bowl (2024) / Christopher Breiler

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Although tradition is king in Ann Arbor when it comes to the football program, the Michigan wolverines have shown their willingness to try new uniform combinations in recent years. Traditionally, the Wolverines would wear the blue top and maize pants at home, and a white top with maize pants on the road. That has changed in recent years, with the Wolverines often rolling out the new fan favorite all-blue uniforms at home, and the all-white uniforms on the road.

Here's a look at the different alternate combinations we've seen make their way to the field throughout the Jordan era (beginning in 2016):

All-Maize (Maize Top, Maize Bottom)

Sep 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Rashan Gary (3) pressures Florida Gators quarterback Malik Zaire (8) in the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports / Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Big Game Blues (Blue Top, Blue Bottom)

Michigan defensive back Will Johnson celebrates after intercepting a pass from Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

All-Whites (White Top, White Bottom)

Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, right, talks to defensive back Mike Sainristil at a timeout during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

White Top, Blue Bottom

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs for a touchdown against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Although most fans seem to enjoy the alternates (outside of the controversial all-maize), there's one uniform combination that we've yet to see make its way to the field. It's a combination that shows up from time to time during recruiting photo shoots, and it's one that would look really good in the Big House on a fall Saturday.

Maize Top, Blue Bottom

Michigan star cornerback Will Johnson (4) on his recruiting visit /

Michigan cornerback Will Johnson (4) on his recruiting visit /

Former U-M head coach Jim Harbaugh showed a willingness to explore alternates, and even had a hand in changing the shape of the famed wing on the helmet heading into the 2019 season. Harbaugh also brought back the award decals when he return to Ann Arbor in 2015, and changed them from Wolverines to personalized decals for the players in 2021.

With Sherrone Moore now leading the way, it's clear that he's a big fan of staying true to Michigan traditions - going as far as to change his hat to the skinny block M hat made famous by Bo Schembechler and worn by Harbaugh during his tenure at Michigan. But Moore also appears to be a guy who's forward-thinking and willing to adapt to the times, so it wouldn't be all that surprising if we see a new uniform combo during the 2024 season.

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