The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated non-conference matchups of the college football season. Michigan Football and Oklahoma are set to clash at the Big House on September 12, and now we know exactly when to tune in.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET, with Fox providing the national broadcast. This marks a major early-season test for both programs, especially as Michigan continues to build under new head coach Kyle Whittingham.
Fans will remember last year's meeting in Week 2, when Oklahoma handed Michigan a 24-13 loss in what was then-freshman Bryce Underwood's first road start. The Sooners enter this year with momentum after earning a No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff last season, though they fell to Alabama 34-24 in the first round.
All eyes will be on Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, a dynamic playmaker who can light up the scoreboard but has also shown flashes of inconsistency. Defensively, the storyline gets even more intriguing: former Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan transferred to Oklahoma this offseason, adding an extra layer of emotion to this showdown.
A win here would signal real progress for the Wolverines and could position them as a serious playoff contender heading into 2026.
In other scheduling news, Michigan also confirmed that their annual rivalry clash with Ohio State will kick off at noon ET on November 28, also airing on Fox. The Wolverines have won the last two meetings in Columbus, including a gritty 13-10 victory in 2024 that will be remembered for years to come.
Mark your calendars and get your gear ready—this September showdown has all the makings of a classic.
