ESPN's College GameDay Coming To Ann Arbor This Saturday

Morning, Ann Arbor! And happy Labor Day! I hope you’re reading this email with a warm drink in your hand on this crisp 50-degree morning. It’s Fall y’all.

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🏈 College GameDay Coming To Town: ESPN’s College GameDay is set to broadcast from Ann Arbor this Saturday before Michigan’s top-10 match-up against Texas. The popular 3-hour pregame show will run from 9 am to noon and feature host Reece Davis, analysts Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Lee Corso, and Nick Saban. Start making those signs and practicing those field goals (one U of M student will be picked to kick a 33-yard field goal to win $25k - here’s last week’s kick). Expect more details to be announced this week.

📚️ Brainiacs: For the second year in a row, Ann Arbor was named the most educated city in America. Per a study by WalletHub, more than 95% of residents 25 and older have a high school diploma, 57% have a bachelor’s degree, and 30% have an advanced degree. Columbus, Ohio came in 40 spots later at 41. Makes sense.

⚡️ EV Chargers: To accelerate the community’s adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), Ann Arbor has launched a Commercial EV Charger Program, where local businesses and multifamily properties can apply to receive four free level-2 EV chargers with a five-year software package and warranty. Eligibility for the program will be determined by geographic location and anticipated charger usage. You can learn more about the program here.

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🗞 Michigan's U.S. Senate Race: While not officially confirmed, Michigan’s U.S. Senate candidates will likely have two televised debates in October. Democrat Elissa Slotkin will face off against Republican Mike Rogers in Grand Rapids on October 9 and Detroit on October 14. The debates will be hosted by WOOD-TV and WXYZ respectively and broadcast statewide. Slotkin currently holds a 5-point lead in the polls.

📦️ Drone Zone: In early 2025, Michigan will open a six-mile wide drone corridor in a rural area between Alpena and Camp Grayling to test new drone capabilities. As the FAA appears close to relaxing restrictions on the distance drones can fly from their pilots, the corridor will allow the state to test the feasibility of drone package deliveries. The initiative is a strategic play to position Michigan as a leader in drone advancements.

🏈 Michigan Football Tracker: Week 2 of 13

• Current Record: 1-0

• Current Rank: #9 in the country

• Last Saturday: Michigan beat Fresno State 30-10

• This Saturday: Michigan plays a noon game at home against #4 Texas (1-0). The Longhorns are 4-point favorites.

   

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That's all for now! Have a great week in Tree Town!

- Andrew

P. P. S. - New bike lanes are coming to Pauline Blvd early next year

P. P. P. S. - U of M has announced a new retail partnership with Legends to operate the M Den stores

P. P. P. P. S. - On Saturday, someone bought an airplane banner ad to share their views of Donald Trump

P. P. P. P. P. S. - If you’re a local business looking to advertise in the Michigander, fill out this 3-question form and I’ll send you a media guide with a mock-up ad.