Michigan football team's spring game will begin at 1 p.m. on April 17

The Michigan football team's annual spring exhibition game will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 at Michigan Stadium, the university announced Tuesday.

Gates will open at 10 a.m., and an alumni flag football game - played for the first time last year - will begin at 11 a.m. Admission is free.

Spring practice begins March 16.