Big Ten reveals Michigan football’s 2026 conference slate

The Big Ten released Michigan’s full 2026 schedule, featuring four straight home games, a midseason bye, and a road finale at Ohio State.

Michigan football long knew its opponents and where it would play them in 2026, but what hasn't been known, outside of the first three weeks of the season, is where its Big Ten opponents would fall on the schedule. But as of Tuesday evening, everything is now clear.

The Big Ten revealed the full Big Ten schedule on Tuesday, and now the maize and blue can prepare accordingly. The season is set to open with four straight home games before a road game at Minnesota, one bye week, two more homes games, a trip to Rutgers, another home game, a trip to Oregon, senior day against UCLA, then a road finale at Ohio State.

Here is the full schedule:

Week 1 - Western Michigan Broncos

Michigan football vs Western Michigan

Where: Ann Arbor, Mich.

Date: September 5, 2026

Week 2 - Oklahoma Sooners

Bryce Underwood

Where: Ann Arbor, Mich.

Date: September 12, 2026

Week 3 - UTEP Miners

Tyrice Knight was a linebacker at UTEP from 2020-23

Where: Ann Arbor, Mich.

Date: September 19, 2026

Week 4 - Iowa Hawkeyes

Michigan football vs Iowa

Where: Ann Arbor, Mich.

Date: September 26, 2026

Week 5 - Minnesota Golden Gophers

TJ Guy chases down Max Brosmer without a helmet

Where: Minneapolis, Minn.

Date: October 3, 2026

BYE WEEK - October 10

Week 7 - Penn State Nittany Lions

Photo: Isaiah Hole

Where: Ann Arbor, Mich.

Date: October 17, 2026

Week 8 - Indiana Hoosiers

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti against the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Where: Ann Arbor, Mich.

Date: October 24, 2026

Week 9 - Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Photo: Isaiah Hole

Where: Piscataway, N.J.

Date: October 31, 2026

Week 10 - Michigan State Spartans

Michigan football beats vs. MSU, 31-20, in East Lansing.

Where: Ann Arbor, Mich.

Date: November 7, 2026

Week 11 - Oregon Ducks

The Oregon Duck pets Vincent the frisbee dog at The Big House

Where: Eugene, Ore.

Date: November 14, 2026

Week 12 - UCLA Bruins

Oct 21, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Garrett DiGiorgio (72) blocks Stanford Cardinal linebacker Lance Keneley (92) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Where: Ann Arbor, Mich.

Date: November 21, 2026

Week 13 - Ohio State Buckeyes

Michigan football S Rod Moore

Where: Columbus, Ohio

Date: November 28, 2026

This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football’s full 2026 Big Ten schedule is officially set

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