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How Michigan football tries to stay fit, and stay connected during this shutdown

Michigan football opens the 2020 season Sept. 5 on the road against Washington, and finishes Nov. 28 on the road against Ohio State. Wochit

Kwity Paye woke up Tuesday morning and prepared to go to class.

He turned on his laptop, logged into BlueJeans Network – a video conferencing service – and tuned in for his two-hour Swahili lecture.

This is Paye's new reality, as he and his Michigan football teammates deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

One week ago, the Wolverines were supposed to begin spring practice.

Now, the team is scattered across the country – and no one knows when football will resume.