Dave Brandon says Michigan football team will host a night game in 2013

Michigan hosted its first ever home night football game in 2011 against Notre Dame, a contest that ended with a 35-31 Wolverine victory.

Brandon wouldn't say who, exactly, Michigan would host for its second night game in 2013 -- but did confirm several times that the current plan is to host one.

Asked if the primetime foe could once again be Notre Dame, Brandon replied "maybe." He did say, though, that he won't schedule a night time game just to do it -- meaning a 2013 primetime contest against Central Michigan or Akron won't happen.

"My plan is to play one night game at Michigan Stadium (every year), it didn't work out this year," he said. "We'll try again in 2013 and try to find the best matchup with the most fan interest and we'll look at that every year. It doesn't have to be the same team every year, in fact, it's probably better if it's not the same team every year.

"We'll make that decision, and we'll make that in concert with the networks. And we haven't done that yet."

Presently, Michigan's home dates in 2013 are against Central Michigan (Aug. 31), Notre Dame (Sept. 7), Akron (Sept. 14), Minnesota (Oct. 5), Indiana (Oct. 19), Nebraska (Nov. 9) and Ohio State (Nov. 30).

Brandon said he would not schedule a home night game for November, due to potential weather risks -- eliminating Nebraska and Ohio State. The Big Ten also currently has legislation prohibiting teams from hosting league night games in November.

Asked how deep into the season he'd consider hosting a night game, Brandon said he could see one happening possibly in mid-October.

"The further you get into October, the more risks you take, so (maybe) mid-October," Brandon said. "But I think once you get later than that we could run into some (problems). If you get into really nasty weather with our parking issues and temporary lighting, it gets difficult.

"Comfort of our fans (is important). You kick one off at 8 p.m. in November and the winds are howling with the wind chill factor, it's tough. ... We're trying to make it a celebration, positive event. Not a toughness test. That's why I think doing it earlier in the season makes sense."