Michigan’s football team has one final nonconference preseason game before it begins Big Ten play against USC on Sept. 21. Arkansas State visits Michigan Stadium at noon Saturday, and the Wolverines will look to rebound from an ugly 31-12 loss to Texas last week.
This is the first meeting between the Wolverines and the Red Wolves.
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What you should know
The Wolverines are coming off their first regular-season loss since October 2021 – a dismal performance against a strong Longhorns team. They hadn’t lost at home in front of a crowd since 2019, but on Saturday they have a chance to get back on track against an Arkansas State team that has an overall record of 0-10 against Big Ten opponents.
The Red Wolves are 2-0 but needed late strikes to beat Central Arkansas and Tulsa in their first two games. Michigan’s offense hasn’t shown much explosiveness in its first two games, being held under 300 yards in each, but Arkansas State’s defense could be more vulnerable. Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore said this week he wants to help the team relearn how to run the football effectively, and Saturday will be a prime opportunity to do so against a run defense that has allowed 199 yards per game.
Game information
- WHO: Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-0) at No. 17 Michigan Wolverines (1-1)
- When: Saturday, September 14, 12:01 p.m. ET
- Where: Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
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- Point distribution: Michigan -22.5
How to watch
TV channels: Big Ten Network
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In case you missed it
Must-reads before kick-off:
– The redshirt freshman’s rapid rise from prep QB to Michigan’s starting receiver
– Michigan’s kicker meets his former team on Saturday
– Michigan’s receivers return to basics to combat early-season woes
– Officials send a clear message as Michigan begins a new chapter after losing to Texas
– Michigan’s weak offensive line thinks “(too) much” in the games
Saturday, September 14
Alabama vs. Wisconsin, 12 p.m. (FOX)
Arkansas State at Michigan, 12pm (BTN)
Central Michigan in Illinois, 12pm (Peacock)
Oregon vs. Oregon State, 3:30 p.m. (FOX)
Notre Dame at Purdue, 3:30 p.m. (CBS)
Prairie View A&M at Michigan State, 3:30 p.m. (BTN)
Nevada in Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. (BTN)
Washington State at Washington, 3:30 p.m. (Peacock)
Troy, Iowa, 4 p.m. (FS1)
Northern Iowa at Nebraska, 7:30 p.m. (BTN)
Indiana at UCLA, 7:30 p.m. (NBC)
Eastern Illinois at Northwestern, 7:30 p.m. (BTN)
Maryland vs. Virginia, 8 p.m. (ACC Network)
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