Michigan’s football team is gearing up for an exciting 2026 season, having recently received its full conference schedule set by the Big Ten. The Wolverines will kick off their season on September 5 against Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium, marking the beginning of a new era under head coach Kyle Whittingham. Whittingham, who spent over two decades at Utah, is expected to bring a fresh approach and strategies to the Wolverines.
The season features several key matchups, including a highly anticipated game against the recently crowned national champions, Indiana, which will take place on October 24 in Ann Arbor. Michigan will also host its in-state rival, Michigan State, on November 7, adding increasing tension to this year’s contest. The Wolverines will conclude their regular season with a pivotal game against Ohio State on November 28 at Ohio Stadium, a match that always garners significant attention.
Michigan’s home schedule is robust, with four consecutive home games at the start, including games against notable opponents like Oklahoma on September 12 and Iowa on September 26. Following a road trip to Minnesota on October 3, the team will enjoy a bye week before facing Penn State on October 17.
As the Wolverines prepare for this competitive season, fans are eager to see how Whittingham’s leadership and coaching style will influence the team’s performance. The mix of returning experience and fresh coaching tactics may just lead to a thrilling season ahead for Michigan football.
Here is the complete schedule for Michigan’s 2026 football season:
Home games in ALL CAPS
▶ Sept. 5 — WESTERN MICHIGAN
▶ Sept. 12 — OKLAHOMA
▶ Sept. 19 — UTEP
▶ Sept. 26 — IOWA
▶ Oct. 3 — at Minnesota
▶ Oct. 10 — Bye
▶ Oct. 17 — PENN STATE
▶ Oct. 24 — INDIANA
▶ Oct. 31 — at Rutgers
▶ Nov. 7 — MICHIGAN STATE
▶ Nov. 14 — at Oregon
▶ Nov. 21 — UCLA
▶ Nov. 28 — at Ohio State