The Victors Tailgate

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2026 Tailgate Schedule

Road Game Travel Plans

Past Year Schedules
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Date Event Schedule Themes Pre-Season Big Games
September 5
Final · W 13–12
Michigan Football vs
Western Michigan Broncos Western Michigan

Tailgate@ 11:30
Don Kolis' Tailgate

Game@ 19:30
NBCNBC TV

VisitorsJosh Arocho, Joe Arocho, Adam Arocho, Andy Pregler

 Smokin’ BBQ
  • Baby Back Ribs
  • Pulled Pork & Chicken Sliders
  • Burnt Ends
  • Smoked Sausage
  • Cole Slaw
  • Baked Beans
  • Mac & Cheese

Drink of the WeekMojito
ClemsonatLSU
SMUatFlorida State
September 12
Final · W 17–10
Michigan Football vs
Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma

Tailgate@ 7:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game@ 12:00
FOXFOX TV

VisitorsBob Kim

 Brunch
  • Chicken & Pancakes
  • Spinach Frittatas
  • Pork & Chicken Sausage
  • Breakfast Potatoes
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Pain au Chocolat & Beignets

Drink of the WeekBloody Mary bar
Ohio StateatTexas
TennesseeatGeorgia Tech
September 19
Final · W 52–17
Michigan Football vs
UTEP Miners UTEP

Tailgate@ 7:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game@ 15:30
BTNBTN TV

VisitorsCathi Ben-Yossef

 Tex Mex
  • Steak Fajitas
  • Salsa Chicken
  • Ground Beef
  • Chili
  • Doritos Chicken Taco Salad
  • Chorizo
  • Black Beans
  • Cilantro Rice
  • Homemade Salsa

Drink of the WeekMargaritas
Florida StateatAlabama
LSUatOle Miss
September 26
Final · L 19–20
Michigan Football vs
Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa

Tailgate@ 7:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game@ 15:30
CBSCBS TV

VisitorsNathan Colosimo

 Oktoberfest
  • Sauerbraten
  • Chicken Schnitzel
  • Knockwurst & Weisswurst
  • Pierogies
  • Swedish Meatballs
  • Sauerkraut
  • Spaetzle

Drink of the WeekOktoberfest beers
OklahomaatGeorgia
WisconsinatPenn State
October 3
Final · L 14–20
Michigan Football at
Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota

No tailgate

Game@ 12:00
FOXFOX TV

 NA
GeorgiaatVanderbilt
Ohio StateatIowa
October 17
Final · W 21–18
Michigan Football vs
Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State

Tailgate@ 7:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game@ 15:30
CBSCBS TV

VisitorsScott Heywood

 Comfort Foods
  • Teriyaki Sliders
  • Beef Stew
  • Chinese Orange Chicken
  • Tater Tots
  • Shrimp Cocktail
  • Fried Rice
  • Mac & Cheese

Drink of the WeekRiot Punch
AlabamaatTennessee
Ohio StateatIndiana
October 24
Next up
Michigan Football vs
Indiana Hoosiers Indiana

Tailgate@ 7:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game@ 12:00
FOXFOX TV

VisitorsNancy Colosimo

 Indian-a / Asian
  • Butter Chicken
  • Pad Thai
  • Gyoza
  • Egg Rolls
  • Lemon Rice

Drink of the WeekEspresso Martinis
AlabamaatTexas A&M
MissouriatOklahoma
October 31
Michigan Football at
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Rutgers

Tailgate@ TBD
TBD Location

Game@ TBD
TBD TV

 Italian
  • Sub Sandwiches

Drink of the WeekTBD
FloridavsGeorgia
Ohio StatevsUSC
November 7
Michigan Football vs
Michigan State Spartans Michigan State

Tailgate@ TBD
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game@ TBD
TBD TV

VisitorsMichelle Truong

 Mediterranean
  • Gyros
  • Gnocchi
  • Wedding Soup
  • Dolmas
  • Pizza

Drink of the WeekPeach Bellini
GeorgiaatOle Miss
OregonatOhio State
November 14
Michigan Football at
Oregon Ducks Oregon

Tailgate@ TBD
TBD Location

Game@ TBD
TBD TV

 TBD
GeorgiaatMissouri
TexasatLSU
November 21
Michigan Football vs
UCLA Bruins UCLA

Tailgate@ TBD
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game@ TBD
TBD TV

VisitorsCiara Colosimo

 Thanksgiving
  • Turkey & Gravy
  • Ham
  • BBQ Meatballs
  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
  • Stuffing

Drink of the WeekChristmas beers
Ohio StateatNebraska
GeorgiaatSouth Carolina
November 28
Michigan Football at
Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State

Tailgate@ TBD
Ira’s Tailgate — Alumni Center, Columbus

Game@ 12:00
FOXFOX TV

 NA
TexasatTexas A&M
FloridaatFlorida State
TBD
Michigan Football vs
TBD - Bowl Game
   TBD