The Victors Tailgate

A party on the road

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October 3, 2026

Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis · Little Brown Jug, 100th meeting

Not attending

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October 31, 2026

SHI Stadium, Piscataway · Halloween

Making the trip

Attendees	Josh Arocho, Joe Arocho, Graham Simmington, Mark Colosimo, Nathan Colosimo, Randy Abbott, Jeff Glupker, Devon, Taylor, Nancy Colosimo (hotel only, no game)
Tickets	6 from the University of Michigan Athletic Department
Arrival	Jeff & Devon — 23:00 on Wednesday, October 28 Graham & Mark — 13:54 via Delta 1669 (DTW to LGA) on Friday, October 30
Accommodations	Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton Arrival October 30, departure November 3 · 2 queen beds Free cancellation until October 27, 2026 Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea Arrival October 30, departure November 3 · 4 twin beds Free cancellation until October 28, 2026
Tailgate	Don Koils’ tailgate (target: St. George Greek Orthodox Church)
Game Time	TBA
Departure	Jeff & Devon — 11:30 on Tuesday, November 3 Graham & Mark — 19:00 via Delta 1253 (JFK to DTW) on Tuesday, November 3

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November 14, 2026

Autzen Stadium, Eugene · First meeting as conference foes

Making the trip

Attendees	Josh Arocho, Joe Arocho, Graham Simmington, Mark Colosimo, Connor Dougherty, Jeff Glupker, Angela Simmington
Tickets	14 from the University of Michigan Athletic Department
Arrival	Graham, Mark & Angela — 22:02 via Delta 913 (DTW to PDX) on Tuesday, November 10 Josh & Joe — 16:01 via Delta 4105 into Eugene (EUG) on Thursday, November 12 Jeff — 22:45 into Eugene (EUG) on Thursday, November 12 Connor — driving down to Eugene on Thursday or Friday, November 12 or 13
Accommodations	Portland — Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown 1 × Family Suite — 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 king beds plus sofa bed 2 × 2-Room Suite — 1 bedroom, 2 queen beds Free cancellation until November 5, 2026 Eugene — Hilton Garden Inn Eugene/Springfield Arrival Thursday, November 12, departure November 15 · 3 rooms, 2 queen beds per room Free cancellation until November 7, 2026
Tailgate	TBD
Game Time	TBA
Departure	Josh & Joe — 17:49 via Delta 4124 from Eugene (EUG) on Sunday, November 15 Graham, Mark & Angela — 23:20 via Delta 913 (PDX to DTW) on Sunday, November 15 Connor — driving back on Sunday, November 15 Jeff — 05:55 from Eugene (EUG) on Monday, November 16

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November 28, 2026

Ohio Stadium, Columbus · The Game, 122nd meeting

Making the trip

Attendees	Ira Mark, Mark Colosimo
Tickets	14 from the University of Michigan Athletic Department
Transportation	Driving — leaving Friday afternoon, November 27
Travel Stops	TBD
Arrival	TBD
Accommodations	Canopy by Hilton Columbus Downtown Short North Arrival November 27, departure November 29 · 2 rooms, 2 queen beds per room Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Arrival November 27, departure November 29 · 2 queen beds
Tailgate	Ira — Alumni Center
Game Time	12:00 ET · FOX
Departure	TBD

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B1G Championship Game

December 5, 2026 · Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

Attendees	TBD
Tickets	TBD
Transportation	TBD
Travel Stops	TBD
Arrival	TBD
Accommodations	Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI Free cancellation until 6 days before arrival
Tailgate	TBD
Game Time	TBA
Departure	TBD

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Bowl Game

Date and site to be announced

Attendees	TBD
Tickets	TBD
Transportation	TBD
Travel Stops	TBD
Arrival	TBD
Accommodations	TBD
Tailgate	TBD
Game Time	TBA
Departure	TBD