The Michigan Wolverines have navigated a volatile 2025 season under head coach Sherrone Moore, compiling a 7-2 overall record (5-1 Big Ten), showcasing the grit and defensive prowess that has become their hallmark while integrating significant new offensive talent.
Despite a pair of road losses to high-profile opponents — a 24-13 defeat at Oklahoma and a 31-13 loss at USC — the team, currently ranked No. 21 in the CFP Poll, has relied on its elite defense and a powerful rushing attack, led by the talented running back duo of Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall, to keep its Big Ten Championship and expanded College Football Playoff aspirations alive.
Heading into the home stretch, the Wolverines' playoff hopes are very much alive with only a few games remaining.
Here's what you need to know about who Michigan plays next.
Does Michigan play today?
Michigan does not play this week, after beating Purdue 21-16 on Nov. 1.
The Wolverines have a bye this week before facing Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 15.
When is Michigan's next game?
- Matchup: Michigan vs. Northwestern
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
- Time: Noon ET
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo
Michigan's next game comes against Northwestern at Wrigley Field — home of the Chicago Cubs. The Wildcats have played games at Wrigley field dating back to 2023 as their new stadium undergoes construction.
The game will kickoff at noon and can be seen on Fox.
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Michigan football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) / Result |
| Aug. 30 | New Mexico | W, 34-17 |
| Sept. 6 | at Oklahoma | L, 13-24 |
| Sept. 13 | Central Michigan | W, 63-3 |
| Sept. 20 | at Nebraska | W, 30-27 |
| Oct. 4 | Wisconsin | W, 24-10 |
| Oct. 11 | at USC | L, 13-31 |
| Oct. 18 | Washington | W, 24-7 |
| Oct. 25 | at Michigan State | W, 31-20 |
| Nov. 1 | Purdue | W, 21-16 |
| Nov. 15 | at Northwestern | 12:00 PM |
| Nov. 22 | at Maryland | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | vs. Ohio State | 12:00 PM |
College Football Playoff rankings
- Ohio State
- Indiana
- Texas A&M
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Ole Miss
- BYU
- Texas Tech
- Oregon
- Notre Dame
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Utah
- Virginia
- Louisville
- Vanderbilt
- Georgia Tech
- Miami
- USC
- Iowa
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Washington
- Pittsburgh
- Tennessee
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