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Inside Michigan's thorough plan for athletes to return, and its desire to beat the unknown

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

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel won't avoid the truth: Nothing about the 2020-21 academic year will be normal.

He understands the risks involved in bringing student-athletes back to campus, as the Wolverines chose to do Monday for football, men's basketball and women's basketball.

Two Michigan players have already tested positive for the coronavirus. More than 100,000 fans won't be able to pack the Big House. Athletes and coaches need to adjust their daily routines to take extra precautions.