LOOK: Michigan football shows off new scoreboard for The Big House

Michigan Stadium is undergoing renovations this offseason, but not to the seats or the luxury boxes. Instead, the Wolverines are renovating their scoreboards to modernize them.

The last time Michigan updated its scoreboards was just over a decade ago; they were unveiled for the 2011 season. These new ones, 12 years later, will be unveiled to the public on Sept. 2.

The athletic department gave a tour to select media members to show off the new scoreboards. While Wolverines Wire was not there, the university provided some pictures as well as facts about the impressive new structures.

Check out the details below:

• Original structures were 109′ wide by 55′ tall edge to edge. New ones are 179′ wide by 62′ tall (85% increase in size)

• Old video screens were 85′ wide x 45′ tall. New ones are 152′ wide x 55′ tall (118% increase)

• Approx. 30,000 ft (or just over 5.5 miles) of new cabling has been pulled on the project.

• To date, almost 35,000 work-hours by the 3 construction teams combined. About 13,000 work-hours just in steel.

• Each new column is between 60-70 tons each and is supported by an approx. 12′ x 65′ foundation pier.

• The columns had to be specially transported 1 at a time from the factory in Mt. Joy, PA.

You can see some pictures and some videos of the new scoreboards below.

The backside facing the street, outside of the stadium

You can see that the scoreboards are wider by the two new support columns added to either side. Michigan is keeping the traditional, clean Block M on blue as the logo, as it was with the 2011 design change.

The sides are still under construction

You can get a better idea of what’s inside by seeing the unfinished portions of the scoreboard, with the supports and cabling that are encased. Of course, come Sept. 2, the boards will be enclosed and look like one big television.

Inside the stadium

While we’ll certainly see statistics and such in game, Michigan showcased video and highlights of games. With the 4K and 8K resolutions and a wider scope, it will give fans an even better experience.

Only two college stadiums will have bigger scoreboards.

The sheer scope

Video in action

Story originally appeared on Wolverines Wire