Since that inaugural season , the capacity of Michigan Stadium has increased nine times to its present 109,901 .
The stadium was officially dedicated on Oct. 22 , 1927 , with a 21 - 0 shutout over Ohio State .
Since that inaugural season , the capacity of stadium   has increased nine times to stadium 's present 109,901 .
The stadium was officially dedicated on Oct. 22 , 1927 , with a 21 - 0 shutout over Ohio State .