2023 Tailgate Schedule

2023 road games plans

Past Year Schedules: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

DATE EVENT SCHEDULE THEME (TENTATIVE) Pre-Season BIG GAMES
September 2 Michigan Football vs
East Carolina Pirates

Tailgate @ 7:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game @ Noon ET
NBC/Peacock TV

Post-Game @ Great White Buffalo and
3rd Street Detroit

Pirate Week
Breakfast
Egg Bites
Flapjack Bites
Breakfast Sausage
Proscuito
Home Fries
Bananas
Lemon Bites

Drink of the Week: Bloody Mary
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September 9 Michigan Football vs
UNLV Rebels

Tailgate @ 7:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game @ 15:30 ET
CBS TV

Post-Game @ Honest John's and
3rd Street Detroit (Last Day!)

 Cowboy Week
TexMex
Steak and Chicken Fajitas
Carnitas Tacos
Cilantro Rice
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Refried Beans
Guacomole
Homemade Salsa
Queso

Drink of the Week: Homemade Margaritas
at
at
September 16 Michigan Football vs
Bowling Green Falcons

Tailgate @ 11:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game @ 19:30 ET
BTN TV

 Night-club Week
BBQ
Baby Back Ribs
Beef Brisket
Pulled Pork
Mac & Cheese
Baked Beans
Potato Salad

Drink of the Week: Sparkling Sangria
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September 23 Michigan Football vs
Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Tailgate @ 7:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game @ Noon ET

Oktoberfest Week
German/Polish
Pierogies
Kielbasa with Saurkraut
Curry Ketchup
Spatzale

Drink of the Week: Oktoberfest Beers
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September 30

Michigan Football at
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Tailgate @ 8:00 CT
Haymarket Park
Chris Bouza's Tailgate

Game @ 14:30 CT
FOX TV

Post-Game @ Tom's Watch Bar

Chris Bouza Tailgate

Haymarket Park
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October 7 Michigan Football at
Minnesota Golden Gophers

Tailgate @ 12:30 CT
Gopher Lot #77
Don Kolis' Tailgate

Game @ 18:30 CT
NBC/Peacock

Post-Game @ Tom's Watch Bar

Don Kolis Tailgate

Gopher Lot - #77
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at
October 14 Michigan Football vs
Indiana Hoosiers

Tailgate @ 7:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing
Parking Lot

Game @ Noon ET
FOX TV

Mediterranean
Ravioli and Pasta with Meatballs
Chicken and Lamb gyros
Beef Skewers
Italian Sausage Gumbo
Bean Salad

Drink of the Week: Peach Bellini
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October 21 Michigan Football at
Michigan State Spartans

Tailgate @ 11:00
South of Ramp #5

Game @ 19:30 ET
NBC TV

Post-Game @ Pablo's Mexican Restaurant

 Halloween Week
Asian
Orange Chicken
PF Chang's Chicken Wraps/Bowls
Teriyaki Beef
Egg Rolls
Fried Rice
Wonton Soup

Drink of the Week: Asian Pear Mule
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November 4 Michigan Football vs
Purdue Boilermakers

Tailgate @ 12:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game @ 19:30 ET
NBC TV

Thanksgiving Week
Turkey and Gravy
Ham
Sausage with Sauerkraut
BBQ Meatballs
Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
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November 11 Michigan Football at
Penn State Nittany Lions

Tailgate @ 7:00
North Zone - ORV Lot

Game @ Noon ET
Fox TV

"A Degenerates Christmas"
Honeybaked Turkey
Ham
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Sausage and Peppers
Italian Meatballs
Corn
Rolls

Drink of the Week: Riot Punch
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November 18 Michigan Football at
Maryland Terrapins

Tailgate @ 8:00
Just North of Stadium

Game @ Noon ET
Fox TV
Big Noon Kickoff

Road Week
Sub Sandwiches
Hot Dogs

Drink of the Week: Ciroc Obamas
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November 25 Michigan Football vs
Ohio State Buckeyes

Tailgate @ 7:00
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing

Game @ Noon ET
Fox TV
Big Noon Kickoff
College GameDay

Rivalry Week
Tony Packos
Chili Dogs
Chicken Chili
Chicken Paprikas
Pierogies
Sweet Hots

Drink of the Week: Spiked Hot Chocolate
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December 2

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP
vs Iowa Hawkeyes

Tailgate @ 15:00
Lucas Oil parking lot

Game @ 20:00 ET
Fox TV

Don Kolis Tailgate

Lucas Oil Stadium Lot
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January 1 ROSE BOWL
vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Parade @ 10:30 PT
Colorado Avenue

Tailgate @ 12:00 PT
Rose Bowl Lot B

Game @ 14:10 PT
TV

Don Kolis Tailgate

Rose Bowl Lot B
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January 9 CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
vs Washington Huskies

Tailgate @ 14:00 CT
NRG Stadium Lot 19

Game @ 18:30 CT
TV

Don Kolis Tailgate

NRG Stadium Lot
HC Lot 19 Southwest