Earlier this fall, I was at the University of Michigan for a college tour, and I had the privilege of attending an important rivalry game at Michigan Stadium, or the Big House: Michigan vs. Michigan State. Many of my family members have attended the U of M, so naturally we were rooting for the Wolverines. It was a close game, and Michigan pulled it out in the end.
The experience was very special. The Big House is the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere, with an official capacity of 107,601 people, and for a rivalry game such as this one, it was packed. This year, neither team is particularly good in the wider college football scene, but those games are always very competitive and both sides are very spirited. This was particularly clear to us when my family and I walked through campus the morning of the game, seeing everyone dressed in their University of Michigan apparel and clearly excited for the game.
The game itself was fun to watch, but the atmosphere in the stadium was beyond special. Being surrounded by that many people and seeing the student section so enthusiastically singing along to “Mr. Brightside” as it blasted through the speakers was such a memorable experience for me. Everything about the game was amazing, and it was easy to see how much fun collegiate sports truly are.