Kickoff times revealed for Michigan Football games vs WMU and UTEP
The Big Ten has announced the kickoff times for the Michigan Wolverines' first three games of the 2026 college football season. Michigan will open its season against Western Michigan on September 5 at 7:30 p.m. and will also face UTEP on September 19 at 3:30 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on national television, with the opener airing on NBC and the UTEP game on Big Ten Network.
- ▪Michigan's season opener against Western Michigan is set for September 5 at 7:30 p.m.
- ▪The game will take place at Michigan Stadium and will be aired nationally on NBC.
- ▪The Wolverines will also play UTEP on September 19 at 3:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network.
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