Michigan, Michigan State Game Kicks Off at 7:30 p.m.

The Nov. 7 Big Ten matchup at the Big House will be streamed exclusively on Peacock.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football

Michigan, Michigan State Game Kicks Off at 7:30 p.m.

The Big Ten announced that the Michigan vs. Michigan State game on Nov. 7 at the Big House in Ann Arbor will kick off at 7:30 p.m. The game will be streamed exclusively on Peacock.

Why it matters

It is the fifth consecutive season the Michigan State and Michigan game has been scheduled in primetime. The matchup pits first-year head coaches Kyle Whittingham and Pat Fitzgerald against each other, with Michigan State seeking its first win over Michigan since 2021.

Michigan is 75-38-5 all-time against Michigan State and has won four straight meetings, while Michigan State's last victory was a 37-33 win in East Lansing during the 2021 season. Michigan State enters 2-6 overall and 0-5 in Big Ten play.

The players

Kyle Whittingham

Whittingham is the Michigan head football coach in his first season leading the program, after a long career as Utah's head coach.

Pat Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald is the Michigan State head football coach in his first season, after previously leading Northwestern for many years.

The details

The game is set for Nov. 7 at the Big House in Ann Arbor, and it will be streamed exclusively on Peacock. Michigan moved to 5-3 on the season with a 28-21 victory at Rutgers on Saturday.

2021 season: Michigan State won 37-33 in East Lansing, its last victory over Michigan.
Saturday (before publication): The Big Ten announced the kickoff time and Michigan beat Rutgers 28-21.
Nov. 7, 2026: Michigan hosts Michigan State at 7:30 p.m. at the Big House.

Season Trajectory

The Paul Bunyan Trophy has been contested since the rivalry's early days, and Michigan has won 42 of the 73 meetings since the trophy began. Michigan's four-game winning streak and Michigan State's 0-5 Big Ten start place the matchup within a broader pattern of Michigan dominance in the series.

Fans planning to attend should note the 7:30 p.m. kickoff on Nov. 7 at the Big House, since the game will not be broadcast on traditional television. Viewers without a Peacock subscription will need one to watch the matchup.

The takeaway

The Michigan vs. Michigan State game is a rare primetime rivalry meeting that will be available only on Peacock, so viewers should plan accordingly for the Nov. 7 kickoff.