How to Watch Michigan Football’s Week Seven Game Against Penn State

Coming off its bye, the Michigan Wolverines football team returns to the field after its bye week.

The Maize and Blue have struggled in their 2026 campaign to this point and are looking to break a two-game losing streak while seeking their first conference win of the season.

Michigan will welcome Penn State, which has also underperformed compared to program standards, to Ann Arbor. The Nittany Lions have dropped their first three Big Ten games and are also searching for their first win in conference action.

Penn State takes on USC. — Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Andrew Rappleyea (87) breaks a tackle during the third quarter against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

How to Watch

Day: Saturday, Oct. 17
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Where: Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Mich..)
Network: CBS
On the call: Brad Nessler and Charles Davis
Spread: Michigan -6.5 points (via DraftKings)
Over/under: 42.5 total points (via DraftKings)

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History Between the Wolverines and Nittany Lions

Two programs that have matched up with one another nearly every season since 1993, Michigan leads the all-time series 17-10.

Nathaniel Staehling runs down the sideline. — Oct 3, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Nathaniel Staehling (44) runs back an intercepted pass for a touchdown against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesOct 3, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesOct 3, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; in the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

In recent history, the Wolverines have won the previous three matchups, including a 24-15 victory on the road (Nov. 11, 2023) in the last matchup between the two schools.

The last time PSU took down UofM was Nov. 28, 2020, coming away with a 27-17 win in The Big House.

When playing in Ann Arbor, Michigan holds a 9-4 record against Penn State.

Bryce Underwood in the pocket. — Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) runs against Iowa during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Storylines to Watch For

On Thursday afternoon, I reviewed my top three storylines to watch heading into today’s game against the Nittany Lions.

The first and most important thing to take note of is Michigan’s discipline and whether UofM can avoid costly turnovers and penalties. Week in and week out it has been the most glaring problem with the 2026 Wolverine squad. Coming off a bye week, maybe head coach Kyle Whittingham and the Wolverines can finally show more discipline on both sides of the ball.

Jordan Marshall runs the ball. — Sep 26, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) runs against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

After the discipline, the next biggest problem has been the offense. We have seen it have life at times, but last week, against Minnesota, it was terrible. Maybe being on the road really shocked the offense; I am not sure, but they need to find a pulse against a struggling PSU team.

Lastly, which team is going to come out and play like they have something to prove? It sounds cliché, but it is gut-check time for the two programs that need to right the ship.

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