Utah 25 Michigan 23

Michigan kicked off the Rich Rod-era in front of 108,421 in The Big (under construction) House on Saturday but the new look Wolverines stumbled as Utah prevailed 25-23. Following are the game summary, boxscore, postgame notes, quotes, player participation chart, photo gallery (MGoBlue, Free Press, Detroit News), and video (Michigan Rewind & BTN highlight reel). Much analysis to follow once I'm done hanging my American Flag on this Labor Day weekend. Go Blue!