Between 13–10, upsetting Alabama, and landing quarterback Bryce Underwood, few teams entered the offseason with better vibes than the Michigan Wolverines. But for as hot as Michigan ended 2024, Michigan fans could be forgiven for wanting to forget about last year’s rough spots amid a 7–5 regular-season record.
That said, fans have ample reasons to be hyped for year two of the Sherrone Moore era. Michigan has a new offensive coordinator and brought in a solid transfer portal class headlined by running back Justice Haynes and defensive lineman Tré Williams. If that wasn’t enough, Michigan’s schedule sets the Wolverines up nicely for a possible bounce-back year.
How far can a potential-rich Michigan squad go this year? Here’s what you’ll need to know to watch Michigan football games during the 2025–2026 college football season.
Michigan Wolverines football TV schedule 2025
After facing four College Football Playoff teams in 2024, Michigan gets a slight breather with this year’s schedule.
The Wolverines’ non-conference slate is headlined by a trip to Oklahoma to face a Sooners squad looking for a big win in a potential make-or-break season. But on the in-conference side, Michigan won’t play Oregon or Penn State this year—their strength of schedule is ranked at a manageable 38th, per ESPN’s Bill Connelly. Now that they’ve named Underwood their starting quarterback for the season, Michigan can gradually ease him into the college game.
Notable games for Michigan include a September matchup against a plucky Nebraska team, a tricky back-to-back stretch against USC, Washington, and Michigan State, and the chance to tack another win to the streak when they host Ohio State to end the year.
Check back every week for the latest Michigan football schedule updates, broadcast times, and TV channels.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET)/Result | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Lobos | Saturday, Aug. 30 | W 34–17 | NBC, Peacock Premium |
| At Oklahoma Sooners (#18) | Saturday, Sept. 6 | L 13–24 | ABC |
| Central Michigan Chippewas | Saturday, Sept. 13 | W 63–3 | Big Ten Network |
| At Nebraska Cornhuskers | Saturday, Sept. 20 | W 30–27 | CBS, Paramount+ Premium |
| Wisconsin Badgers | Saturday, Oct. 4 | W 24–10 | FOX |
| At USC Trojans | Saturday, Oct. 11 | L 13–31 | NBC |
| Washington Huskies | Saturday, Oct. 18 | W 24–7 | FOX |
| At Michigan State Spartans | Saturday, Oct. 25 | W 31–20 | NBC |
| Purdue Boilermakers | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| At Northwestern Wildcats | Saturday, Nov. 15 | TBD | TBA |
| At Maryland Terrapins | Saturday, Nov. 22 | TBD | TBA |
| Ohio State Buckeyes (#1) | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 12:00 p.m. | FOX |
Data effective as of post date. All listed rankings are from the AP Top 25 poll at the time of the matchup.
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Watch Michigan football FAQ
What channel is the Michigan game on?
Michigan games will air on channels including NBC, FOX, and ESPN for the 2025–2026 college football season. The Wolverines will open the 2025–2026 season on NBC and Peacock as they'll face the New Mexico Lobos.
What time does Michigan play today?
Michigan opens up the 2025-2026 college football season at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 30.
Where can I watch Michigan for free?
You can watch Michigan football games for free with an OTA antenna or a trial from a streaming service like Fubo.
Where can I stream the Michigan football game if I don't have cable?
You can stream Michigan games on the ESPN, CBS, or FOX Sports apps. You can also watch Michigan football games with a live-streaming TV service like Fubo.
What is the best streaming app for Michigan Wolverines football?
You can stream Michigan football on network apps like ESPN if you have a cable TV subscription. You can also watch Michigan football live with live TV streaming apps like Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and YouTube TV with a streaming subscription.
Why you should trust us
For our schedule guides, our college football experts carefully track each school’s broadcast partners every week during the regular season. When they announce gametimes and channel assignments, you’ll get that information here first.
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Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
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