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. 2022 National Collegiate Women’s Water Polo Championship selections announced The NCAA Women’s Water Polo Committee announced today the nine teams vying for the 2022 National Collegiate Women’s Water Polo Championship. READ MORE See 34 NCAA tournament buzzer-beaters from 1977 to 2021 Here's your one-stop shop to reminisce upon 34 buzzer-beaters in March Madness history. READ MORE Juwan Howard: College basketball stats, best moments, quotes These are the essential Juwan Howard college basketball stats, moments and best quotes from his career at Michigan. READ MORE