In a peculiar arrangement, both Ohio State and Michigan have stipulations in their TV deals with Fox, CBS and NBC that they cannot be assigned to play at night in the final three weeks of the regular season, sources told The Post.
The Buckeyes and Wolverines could choose to accommodate a request to play at night late in the season, but Michigan hasnāt agreed to that in the last two years.
While Ohio State made an exception last year for a home game against Michigan State that kicked off at night, former athletics director Gene Smith spoke out against the idea of late-season night games last June.
ā¦A Michigan rep confirmed to The Post that the school will not be assigned late season night games.
āWe have tolerances for up to two home night games per year and no night games after daylight savings time,ā the rep said. āEvery school has different tolerances.ā