ATHENS, GA and ANN ARBOR, MI – In an unprecedented fusion of sports and celestial events, next Saturday will witness top-ranked college football teams Georgia and Michigan battle not only their on-field adversaries but also a dramatic solar eclipse.
#1 Georgia, preparing to face Vanderbilt, will play under the fading light of the sun, providing a backdrop that’s bound to make the game even more thrilling. Simultaneously, in Ann Arbor, as #2 Michigan kicks off against Indiana Hoosiers at the Big House, the sun will be obscured by roughly 35%. This awe-inspiring eclipse spectacle will start just moments before their noon game and conclude around 2:20 p.m.
Both teams, known for their fervent fan bases, will now have the unique experience of cheering for their squads under the temporary twilight of a solar eclipse. This combination of elite football action and celestial wonder ensures that next Saturday will be an unforgettable day in college sports history.
Several games are expected to kick off at 11am and will last during the duration of the eclipse event. Teams facing off during this time frame will include: (times subject to change)
#1 Georgia vs Vanderbilt
#4 Ohio State at Purdue
Indiana at #2 Michigan
Iowa at Wisconsin
Illinois at Maryland
Kansas at Oklahoma State
UCLA at Oregon State
Boise State at Colorado State
Arkansas at #11 Alabama
