Michigan football gifted $6 million for facilities upgrades and renovations

To stay relevant in college football recruiting, your facilities have to be top-notch. A "wow" factor is required when competing with the likes of Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State. The Michigan football program knows that, and they have recently taken drastic steps to remain beyond relevant in the facilities race. They completed a $14 million project that included a revamped locker room with new seating and digital lighting for player nameplates. They also added some swag features such as a bowling alley and a golf simulator.

To help offset the massive price tag associated with the overhaul, the Lester Family (Matt and Nicole) gifted the program $6 million. Their only requirements were that the players' lounge be named after the 2023 National Championship team, "Team 144 Players Lounge," and the barbershop to be named after defensive stalwart Mikey Sainristil, "Mike's Shop".