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Tiny Wolverines in NICU show team spirit ahead of Michigan-Ohio State game

See adorable photos of Michigan’s smallest fans

With the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry game just around the corner, families at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital are marking the occasion in the most heartwarming way. (WDIV)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – With the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry game just around the corner, families at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital are marking the occasion in the most heartwarming way.

Known for its dedicated care of the tiniest and most vulnerable patients, the NICU has become a hub of spirited support as families and staff rally behind their favorite team.

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This year, the Wolverines’ youngest fans are the newborns themselves, dressed in maize and blue to proudly show their team spirit.

Adorable photos capture these little Wolverines sporting miniature Michigan gear -- you can see them all below!

Kickoff for the Michigan-Ohio State game is set for noon on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Photo courtesy of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (WDIV)
Photo courtesy of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (WDIV)
Photo courtesy of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (WDIV)
Photo courtesy of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (WDIV)
Photo courtesy of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (WDIV)

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