Big Ten Kickoff Times
Big Ten Announces Kickoff Times For Struggling Penn State And Michigan Matchup
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Key Points
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Penn State has a 4-10 record at Michigan Stadium and has won there only once since 2009—a 27-17 victory during the 2020 COVID season.
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After Michigan’s loss to Minnesota, coach Kyle Whittingham called the situation the biggest challenge of his more than 40-year coaching career, saying, “We will get it figured out,” while acknowledging the team had “so many deficiencies.”
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CBS and NBC are the remaining broadcast contenders for Penn State-Michigan; the Big Ten is expected to announce the network after this weekend’s games.
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The teams began the season 3-0 before their two-game slides: Penn State lost to Wisconsin and Northwestern, while Michigan fell to Iowa by one point and then lost to Minnesota. Neither team received votes in either the AP Top 25 or Coaches Poll.
Penn State will visit Michigan on October 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET in a game stripped of its usual national prime-time slot. gbmwolverine.com reports both teams arrive at Michigan Stadium struggling, each sitting 0-2 in Big Ten play despite opening the season 3-0. The matchup marks Michigan's Homecoming, though the broadcast network remains unannounced.
Neither team appears in the AP Top 25 or Coaches Poll after consecutive losses derailed early momentum. detroitnews.com notes Michigan lost to Iowa by one point and fell to Minnesota, while Penn State dropped games to Wisconsin and Northwestern. The Big Ten is expected to choose between CBS and NBC for the broadcast after this weekend's games.
Michigan's Biggest Challenge in Decades
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham called the current situation the biggest challenge of his 40-year coaching career. After the loss to Minnesota, he acknowledged the team had "so many deficiencies" and vowed: "We will get it figured out." The Wolverines have lost back-to-back Big Ten games and sit at 3-2 overall entering a Homecoming game that should energize the program.
Penn State's Historic Struggles in Ann Arbor
Penn State carries a 4-10 record at Michigan Stadium into Friday's matchup. si.com reports the Nittany Lions have won there just once since 2009 — a 27-17 victory during the 2020 COVID season. Michigan has won the past three meetings in the series, adding another layer of difficulty for Penn State's bid to escape its two-game skid.
Fitzgerald Faces His Former School and Star Pupil
The Big Ten also scheduled Michigan State's home game against Northwestern for noon on Peacock. statecollege.com notes it will be coach Pat Fitzgerald's first matchup against his alma mater and former Spartan quarterback Aidan Chiles. The early slot and streaming platform reflect the reduced stakes for both struggling programs searching for offensive momentum.
First Matchup Since Penn State's 2023 Visit
Friday marks the first meeting between Penn State and Michigan since 2023. si.com reports both teams have fallen from their early-season heights, making this once-prime-time rivalry game feel like a must-win for each program's conference hopes. The 3:30 p.m. kickoff time and unannounced broadcast network underscore how both 0-2 teams have slipped from national relevance.
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