It's official: Michigan football's highly anticipated Week 2 showdown against Oklahoma will kick off at noon ET on Fox, marking a notable shift from last year's primetime clash under the lights in Norman.

Last season, the Wolverines faced the Sooners in a hostile night environment at Memorial Stadium, where Oklahoma handed Michigan its first loss of the year in a game broadcast on ABC. Now, the return trip to Ann Arbor brings a different dynamic—and a much earlier start time.

Fox has begun rolling out its 2025 college football schedule, and the Big Ten's flagship broadcaster has locked in this marquee matchup for its "Big Noon" window. The game is set for September 12, giving both teams an early-season test with national implications. This follows the pattern of Michigan's recent home blockbusters: when Texas visited The Big House in 2024, it also kicked off at noon on Fox, drawing both Big Noon Kickoff and ESPN College GameDay to campus.

So far, only two Michigan games have confirmed times and channels: this Oklahoma clash and the season-ending battle with Ohio State on November 29, also at noon on Fox. For fans eager to mark their calendars, this is a prime opportunity to see the Wolverines face a powerhouse opponent in a familiar daytime slot—one that promises plenty of pregame buzz and a charged atmosphere in Ann Arbor.