The Associated Press | February 7, 2014 Michigan to receive a $6 million participation fee for 2017 opener Share ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan's football team will receive a $6 million participation fee from ESPN for its 2017 season opener against Florida in Arlington, Texas.Michigan released its contract for the Cowboys Classic on Friday. The game is scheduled for Sept. 2.The contract is dated Dec. 14, 2013, and it includes language that says if Florida is provided a greater financial guarantee than Michigan's participation, Michigan can receive additional consideration until its guarantee equals Florida's.It will be Florida's first regular-season, non-conference game outside the Sunshine State since the Gators lost at Syracuse in 1991.This game will be played at AT&T Stadium, home to the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Michigan played in the 2012 Cowboys Classic, losing 41-14 to Alabama. College football's 9 winningest teams Here are the nine winningest college football programs in the history of the sport. READ MORE Tom Brady: College football career, stats, highlights, records A look at Tom Brady's college football career at Michigan, including statistics and notable performances. READ MORE The ultimate NCAA wrestling fan guide to the 2021 Senior World Team Trials The 2021 Senior World Team Trials in Lincoln, Nebraska, will feature a slew of active NCAA champions and All-Americans. Here's what you need to know about all of the men's college athletes who will be wrestling for a world team spot on September 11 and 12. READ MORE