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Wolverines 2012 Football Opening Game Should Net UM $4.7 M

ANN ARBOR (AP) - A contract indicates that Michigan football's 2012 season opener against Alabama at Cowboys Stadium is expected to be a $4.7 million payday for the Wolverines.

AnnArbor.com published details of the contract among ESPN, Cowboys Stadium and the University of Michigan.

In addition to the money,  U of M will get 200 tickets, two luxury boxes and one field-level suite.

The game will be played next September first in the Dallas suburb of Arlington.

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