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What channel is Michigan vs. Michigan State on today? Time, TV, streaming

By The Best News Network November 7, 2026

Michigan and Michigan State renew their in-state rivalry Saturday, Nov. 7, when the Wolverines host the Spartans at Michigan Stadium in the annual battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy.

Michigan (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) is coming off a 28-21 victory at Rutgers last week, giving the Wolverines two wins in their past three games. Freshman quarterback Tommy Carr completed 22 of 27 passes against the Scarlet Knights, setting a Michigan freshman record with an 81.4% completion rate in a start with at least 20 attempts.

Michigan State (2-6, 0-5) enters Saturday looking to snap a six-game losing streak. The Spartans haven’t won since defeating Eastern Michigan on Sept. 12 and are coming off a bye week following a 28-10 loss to No. 9 UCLA on Oct. 24.

Saturday’s matchup marks the first meeting between the rivals for Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham and Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald. The Wolverines are seeking their fifth consecutive victory over the Spartans, while Michigan State is trying to win in Ann Arbor for the first time since 2020.

Michigan’s defense has been among the nation’s best this season, ranking third nationally in total defense at 250 yards allowed per game and fifth in passing defense at 150.6 yards per game. The Wolverines are allowing just 16.4 points per game.

Here’s how to watch Michigan State vs. Michigan in Week 10 of the college football season:

What TV channel is Michigan State vs. Michigan on today?

TV: NBCSN, where available
Streaming: Peacock
Radio: 94.7 FM WCSX in Detroit; Learfield Michigan Sports Network

Paul Burmeister will handle play-by-play, with Yogi Roth as analyst and Lewis Johnson reporting from the sidelines.

Peacock will carry the rivalry matchup, with coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. The game is listed as a Peacock-exclusive broadcast by Michigan Athletics, although NBCSN also appears in some television listings.

Michigan State vs. Michigan start time today

Kickoff: 7:40 p.m. Saturday (coverage begins at 7:30 p.m.)
Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
Records: Michigan State 2-6, Michigan 5-3
Series: Michigan leads, 75-38-5

Saturday marks the 119th meeting between Michigan and Michigan State and the 74th time the rivals will compete for the Paul Bunyan Trophy.

Michigan has won four consecutive games in the series, including a 31-20 victory in East Lansing last season. The Wolverines hold a 42-29-2 advantage in games played for the trophy, which was introduced in 1953 when Michigan State joined the Big Ten.

Michigan is 52-23-3 against Michigan State in games played in Ann Arbor, including victories in the past two meetings at Michigan Stadium.

The Wolverines have also excelled in night games, winning 12 of their past 13 since the beginning of the 2023 season.