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Michigan returns to the Big House on Saturday, Oct. 17, looking to end a two-game losing streak when the Wolverines host Penn State for Homecoming.
Michigan (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) is coming off a bye week after losing consecutive conference games to Iowa and Minnesota. The Wolverines fell to Iowa, 20-19, before suffering a 20-14 loss at Minnesota on Oct. 3. Michigan opened the season with three straight victories, including an upset of Oklahoma.
Penn State (3-3, 0-3) also enters Saturday looking for its first Big Ten victory. The Nittany Lions have lost three consecutive games, a disappointing start to conference play that led to the firing of coach James Franklin.
The matchup features two teams that entered the season with high expectations but are now trying to avoid falling further behind in the Big Ten standings.
Michigan's defense has remained a strength despite the team's struggles. The Wolverines rank third nationally in total defense, allowing 241.4 yards per game, and fifth in passing defense at 146.8 yards per game. Receiver JJ Buchanan ranks 17th nationally with 89.2 receiving yards per game, while linebacker Troy Bowles leads Michigan with 40 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss.
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Here's how to watch Penn State vs. Michigan in Week 7 of the college football season: What TV channel is Penn State vs. Michigan on today? TV: CBS Streaming: Paramount+ Radio: 94.7 FM WCSX in Detroit; Learfield Michigan Sports Network Brad Nessler will handle play-by-play for CBS, with Charles Davis as analyst and Jenny Dell reporting from the sidelines.
Penn State vs. Michigan start time today Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor Records: Penn State 3-3, Michigan 3-2 Saturday marks Penn State's first visit to Michigan Stadium since 2022, when the Wolverines defeated the Nittany Lions, 41-17. Michigan has won the past three meetings between the programs, including a 24-15 victory at Penn State in 2023. The Wolverines hold a 9-4 advantage against the Nittany Lions in games played at Michigan Stadium. The game also marks Michigan's annual Homecoming celebration.
Penn State vs. Michigan football odds Line: Michigan by 6 Over/under: 42 Moneyline: Michigan -245, Penn State +200 Michigan was a 6-point favorite entering the weekend, according to DraftKings. Odds are subject to change.
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