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Wolverine meets Wolverine: Hugh Jackman joins Michigan football
Michigan football has unveiled a special "X" factor ahead of its rivalry matchup against Michigan State. Actor Hugh Jackman, who played Marvel superhero Wolverine across 10 films, is set to serve as an honorary captain for the Wolverine football team in Saturday's game against the Spartans . More: Michigan-Michigan State predictions: Who wins the annual in-state showdown? UM Football announced the special appearance in a social media post shared online about 24 hours ahead of kickoff. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michigan Football (@umichfootball) In the short clip, Jackman, wearing a maize and blue hat and track jacket, says he's excited to support the Wolverines on Saturday."From one Wolverine to the entire Wolverine nation, I'm so pumped to be the honorary captain for the big rivalry, the big game, in the Big House tomorrow," the actor says. "Go Blue!" The 58-year-old Australian also joked that he was even ready to suit up and hit the gridiron. "Is it a simple mistake that I haven't received the playbook yet, on purpose??!" he wrote on Instagram . Michigan (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) and Michigan State (2-6, 0-5)
The Mary Sue
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WILX-TV
Lansing event recognizes local veterans ahead of Veterans Day
LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Local veterans gathered at the Gier Community Center in Lansing for an early Veterans Day celebration hosted by the Ingham and Clinton county departments of veterans affairs. The 10th annual event included guest speakers, awards and recognition for local veterans. Attendees also had food, music...