Michigan football is on bye this next week, but it has two games left — one home game hosting Northwestern and an away game, the regular season finale, at Ohio State.
We already knew that The Game in Columbus would be a noon kick broadcast on Fox, but the Northwestern game remained a mystery. Now we can set our calendars and DVRs accordingly.
Anyone hoping for an early broadcast and departure from The Big House on Senior Day won’t get their wish. The tilt between the Wolverines and Wildcats for the George Jewett Trophy will take place at 3:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast nationally on FS1.
Michigan-Northwestern next Saturday, Nov. 23: 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff, FS1.
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Michigan hasn’t lost to Northwestern since 2008 — Rich Rodriguez’s first year at the helm. The Wildcats aren’t a good team this year, but they’re not altogether different than the Wolverines, sitting at 4-5 entering Week 12 when it will face Ohio State at Wrigley Field. ESPN gives Michigan a more than 80% chance at a win, which will allow the Wolverines to reach bowl eligibility.