It's a similar-but-different approach to something many teams across college football do, including Ohio State and Georgia ... himself had his Michigan helmet littered with decals.

Michigan and Ohio State are two of college football's most recognizable brands ... are two of 13 FBS teams that currently use helmet decal reward systems, but they do so with different philosophies.

The traditionalist segment of the Michigan fan base (and there are many) aren't in favor of doing anything to change or modify the football uniform, particularly when it comes to the helmet.

Michigan and Ohio State are two of college football's most recognizable brands ... are two of 13 FBS teams that currently use helmet decal reward systems, but they do so with different philosophies.