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When originally built in 1927 Michigan Stadium had a capacity of 72,000 spectators, but before the first game it was expanded to what amount.

84,401. This was done by the addition of temporary wooden bleachers.

Attendance for the first game at The Big House was?

17,483. Michigan beat Ohio Wesleyan 33-0 on October 1, 1927.

Who kicked the first field goal in Michigan Stadium?

Joseph Gembis. Gembis kicked a 25 yarder in the 1st quarter vs. Illinois on Nov 3, 1928.

Michigan beat which Big Ten team 21-0 in the dedication game Oct 22, 1927?

Ohio State. Michigan also beat Ohio State in the dedication game for Ohio Stadium.

Electronic scoreboards were installed in which year?

1930. Michigan Stadium bacame the first to use such scoreboards to keep official game time.

Artificial turf was installed prior to which season?

1969. Michigan compiled a 119-18-3 record on the fake stuff until was replaced with real grass in 1991.

Michigan lost to which school in their first game with attendance over 100,000 at Michigan Stadium?

Michigan State. Michigan lost 9-0 to MSU on Oct 6, 1956.

Artificial turf was removed and grass reinstalled prior to which season?

1991. They played on artificial turf for 23 seasons prior to this.

Who scored the first points in Michigan Stadium history?

LaVerne "Kip" Taylor. Taylor caught a 28-yard pass from Gilbert in a 33-0 win versus Ohio Wesleyan.

During the 1970s, the Wolverines attendence dropped below 100,000 for only game in the decade. Who was their opponent?

Indiana. "M" beat the Hoosiers 55-7 on was Oct 25, 1975.

September 11, 1999 Michigan played their 150th game before 100,000+. Who was the opponent that day?

Rice. "M" beat Rice 37-3 before a crowd of 110,501.

In 1956 Michigan began the tradition of ending stadium capacity with the digit "1", this was done in honor of who?

Fritz Crisler. Crisler was Athletic Director at the time.

After a 40-17 loss to Missouri on October 4,1969, Michigan wouldn't lose another home game until when?

November 22,1975. The 41 game streak came to an end with a 21-14 loss to Ohio State.

In 1929, 1930, and 1931 Michigan played doubleheaders to generate extra revenue.

t. "M" went 6-0 in these games outscoring opponents 156-6.

The first team to be rated AP #1 to play at Michigan Stadium was what team?

Northwestern. Michigan lost to the #1 Wildcats 9-0 on 11/14/1936.

Michigan's coach in the stadium's opening year was?

"Tad" Wieman. Wieman went 9-6-1 as coach of the Wolverines in 1927 & 1928.

Michigan's first lost at The Big House came at the hands of this team.

Minnesota. Minnesota beat Michigan 13-7 November 19, 1927.

Wooden bleachers were replaced with blue fiberglass in what year?

1965. A yellow "Block M" was created on the east bleachers at this time.

Bo Schembechler coached 134 games at Michigan Stadium, how many did he win?

115. Bo went 115-16-3 at home.

Priot to Michigan Stadium home games were played where?

Ferry Field. Michigan played at Ferry Field from 1906 to 1926 going 88-14-2 in 104 games.