My mom and dad divorced when I was 4 and my mom moved to California when I was 5(bring along myself and my brother). After no contact for 35 years (lost through time), I found my dad two years ago and made contact... He and my 1/2 brother live in Michigan, so I get to see a get football game and meet family I have not seen in 45 years and meet a brother I have never seen!!
As for reasons for you... A Jim Harbaugh led team, the largest football venue (109,000+) and Michigan in September!