Michigan retires Desmond Howard's No. 21, five other numbers

Fans might have noticed Saturday morning the absence of Desmond Howard on College GameDay. But what better excuse to not be on set than having your number retired?

During its rivalry game with Ohio State, Michigan officially retired Howard's No. 21 along with the re-retirement of five other Wolverine legends' numbers.

.@DesmondHoward and his family with his shield, part of the new retirement display. Congrats, Des! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/dFoyeYKWHX

— Michigan Athletics (@UMichAthletics) November 28, 2015

Desmond Howard honored in north end - number officially retired. pic.twitter.com/U587QMeZac

— Matt Pargoff (@MaizeBlueNews) November 28, 2015

The numbers for Gerald Ford (48), Tom Harmon (98), Ron Kramer (87), Bennie Oosterbaan (47) and the Wistert Brothers (11) were reissued as part of the Legends jersey program that started back in 2011 and ended this season.

The new retired jerseys display was just introduced to the families. Head to Bill Martin Concourse today! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/y9hViYWe6j

— Michigan Athletics (@UMichAthletics) November 28, 2015

It's fitting that Howard's number is getting retired when the Wolverines host the Buckeyes considering the 1991 game sealed the Heisman Trophy for him.

Who could forget the moment Howard orginated the iconic pose?