Michigan's 2024 football season kicks off against Fresno State under new head coach Sherrone Moore, following Jim Harbaugh's departure to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Wolverines, defending their national championship, face a restructured team with new players and coaching staff, including the recent hire of running backs coach Jayden Everett from Vanderbilt. Meanwhile, Big Ten fans face a blackout issue as Comcast/Xfinity and Fox negotiate the carriage of games for new conference members. Michigan State also begins a new era with head coach Jonathan Smith, preparing to face Florida Atlantic this weekend. Smith's innovative strategies aim to revitalize the Spartans' offensive and defensive capabilities.