Two-part Michigan documentary premieres Nov. 27, one day before Ohio State game
Tom Brady and Jim Harbaugh executive produce the series, which splits coverage of the 1997 and 2023 championship seasons across two episodes.
By Marco Ortega ·
Fox Sports will air a two-part documentary on the University of Michigan football program on Friday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. ET. The premiere date is strategically set for the day before Michigan plays Ohio State. The second episode, titled “Those Who Stay,” will broadcast on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The series, titled “The Team: Michigan Football,” is produced by Shadow Lion. It features never-before-seen footage and interviews with former players and coaches. The documentary divides the team’s history into two distinct chapters based on national championship seasons. Part one, “The Eye of the Storm,” focuses on the 2023 season and the tenure of head coach Jim Harbaugh. Part two covers the 1990s, specifically the 1997 championship season and the early career of quarterback Tom Brady.
Tom Brady and Jim Harbaugh serve as executive producers for the project. Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and current Fox NFL lead analyst, described the experience of his playing years as emotionally charged. He stated that the program “shaped who I became as a player and person.” Brady expressed excitement about sharing these personal stories with partners at Fox Sports and Shadow Lion.
The production team includes Shadow Lion director and executive producer Jeff Fine. He described the process as an honor, citing the dedication of the crew to the program’s winning mentality. Dexton Deboree serves as co-director. The full list of executive producers includes Gilad Haas, Lior Haas, Philip Byron, Steve Dubin, and Jordan Savage. Michael Lucks, Trevor MacKinnon, and Alex Sandman hold co-executive producer titles.
Fox Sports president Brad Zager praised the collaboration between the network, the executive producers, and the production company. He noted that Brady and Harbaugh bring a unique perspective due to their deep ties to the program. Zager said the partnership offers an inside look at two defining eras in Ann Arbor.
The documentary features first-hand accounts from several prominent sports figures. In addition to Brady and Harbaugh, the series includes Charles Woodson, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and Fox NFL Kickoff analyst. It also features Urban Meyer, a three-time national championship-winning head coach and Fox Big Noon Kickoff analyst. Other participants include quarterback J.J. McCarthy, NFL stars Blake Corum and Brian Griese, and other renowned athletes associated with the Michigan program.
