Michigan vs. Michigan State Live Stream: How to Watch, TV Channel, Kickoff Time

Week 8 of the 2023 college football season is in full swing with an action-packed lineup of games today, including No. 2 Michigan and Michigan State competing for the coveted Paul Bunyan trophy.

For the first time ever in 116 total meetings, in-state rivals Michigan and Michigan State will play a night game at Spartan Stadium. The Wolverines enter tonight’s matchup with an undefeated 7-0 record and first place in the Big Ten East, while the Spartans are 2-4 and currently last in the division.

The University of Michigan has won the Big Ten Championship for the last two years and are ranked No. 1 in the nation at scoring defense. However, the Spartans have a way of upsetting the Wolverines, even as the underdog — making this contest a must-watch. Here is everything to know about how to watch the Michigan vs. Michigan State game live at home.

When is the Michigan vs. Michigan State game?

The college football showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans is set to kick off Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). 

How to Watch the Michigan vs. Michigan State Game Online

The Michigan at Michigan State game will be airing live on NBC. If you don’t have cable, the most cost-effective way to watch today’s game is through a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV. 

Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month — bringing the Blue package with NBC down to just $22.50 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package down to $30. You’ll have access to more than 50 channels such as Fox, NBC, ESPN and FS1 — along with the Big Ten Network and SEC Network to catch more of today’s top NCAA matchups.

As NBC’s official streaming service, you can also stream the Michigan vs. Michigan State game on Peacock.

Peacock Premium plans are only $5.99 per month, include ads and let you stream live sports airing on NBC, including the 2023 NFL season on NBC. Or you can save 17% by choosing the annual package for $59.99.

How to Watch the Michigan vs. Michigan State Game for Free

FuboTV is another great option for watching college football online. The sports-focused live TV streaming service has access to 14 channels broadcasting live college football games — including local, national, and college networks. Fubo costs $74.99 per month, but you’ll want to upgrade and opt for the $84.99/month Elite plan to get ESPNU, SEC Network, Pac-12 Network, and ACC Network.

Right now, FuboTV is offering a seven-day free trial.

2023 NCAA College Football Schedule for Week 8

Below, find today’s full Week 8 schedule of the 2023 NCAA college football season, along with where you can watch each game. See the full 2023 college football schedule here.

All times Eastern. All schedules and networks subject to change.

Saturday, October 21

• No. 7 Penn State at No. 3 Ohio State | 12 p.m. | FOX
• UCF at No. 6 Oklahoma | 12 p.m. | ABC
• Mississippi State at Arkansas | 12 p.m. | ESPN
• Rutgers at Indiana | 12 p.m. | BTN
• Boston College at Georgia Tech | 12 p.m. | ACC Network
• Baylor at Cincinnati | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
• Memphis at UAB | 12 p.m. | ESPN2
• No. 22 Air Force at Navy | 12 p.m. | CBS
• Western Michigan at Ohio | 12 p.m. | CBS Sports
• Norfolk State at Howard | 12 p.m. | ESPNU
• South Carolina State at Delaware State | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
• Penn at Yale | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
• Lehigh at Bucknell | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
• Lafayette at Holy Cross | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
• Brown at Cornell | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
• South Dakota at Indiana State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
• Harvard at Princeton | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
• Marist at Presbyterian | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
• St. Thomas (Minn.) at Stetson | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
• Samford at VMI | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
• Columbia at Dartmouth | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
• East Tennessee State at Chattanooga | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
• Charlotte at East Carolina | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
• UL Monroe at Georgia Southern | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
• Akron at Bowling Green | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
• Illinois State at Youngstown State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
• Southeast Missouri State at Tennessee Tech | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
• Furman at Western Carolina | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
• Colgate at Georgetown | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
• Murray State at Missouri State | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
• Bryant at Eastern Illinois | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
• SE Louisiana at Northwestern State | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
• South Dakota State at Southern Illinois | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
• Charleston Southern at UT Martin | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
• Lincoln (CA) at Tennessee State | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
• No. 17 Tennessee at No. 11 Alabama | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
• Washington State at No. 9 Oregon | 3:30 p.m. | ABC
• South Carolina at No. 20 Missouri | 3:30 p.m. | SEC Network
• Minnesota at No. 24 Iowa | 3:30 p.m. | NBC
• Northwestern at Nebraska | 3:30 p.m. | FS1
• Wisconsin at Illinois | 3:30 p.m. | FS1
• South Florida at UConn | 3:30 p.m. | CBSSN
• Pitt at Wake Forest | 3:30 p.m. | ACC Network
• Oklahoma State at West Virginia | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
• North Texas at Tulane | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2
• Central Michigan at Ball State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
• Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
• Buffalo at Kent State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
• Western Illinois at North Dakota State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
• No. 9 Texas at Houston | 4 p.m. | FOX
• Toledo at Miami (Ohio) | 4 p.m. | ESPNU
• Idaho State at Portland State | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
• Wofford at Mercer | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
• Jackson State at Mississippi Valley State | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
• North Dakota at UNI | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
• Nicholls at Texas A&M-Commerce | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
• Drake at San Diego | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
• Abilene Christian at Stephen F. Austin | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
• UTSA at Florida Atlantic | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
• Eastern Kentucky at Gardner-Webb | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
• Virginia at No. 10 North Carolina | 6:30 p.m. | CW Network
• No. 13 Ole Miss at Auburn | 7 p.m. | ESPN
• Texas Tech at BYU | 7 p.m. | FS1
• TCU at Kansas State | 7 p.m. | ESPN2
• Coastal Carolina at Arkansas State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
• Colorado State at UNLV | 7 p.m. | Mountain West Network
• Utah State at San Jose State | 7 p.m. | CBSSN
• Appalachian State at Old Dominion | 7 p.m. | NFL Network
• Utah Tech at North Alabama | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
• Morehead State at Tarleton State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
• Weber State at Eastern Washington | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
• No. 2 Michigan at Michigan State | 7:30 p.m. | NBC
• No. 16 Duke at No. 4 Florida State | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
• Army at No. 19 LSU | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network
• No. 14 Utah at No. 18 USC | 8 p.m. | FOX
• Clemson at Miami (Fla.) | 8 p.m. | ACC Network
• Georgia State at Louisiana | 8 p.m. | ESPNU
• Florida A&M at Texas Southern | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
• Austin Peay at Southern Utah | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
• Northern Colorado at Cal Poly | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
• UIW at McNeese | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
• Nevada at San Diego State | 9 p.m. | FS2
• No. 25 UCLA at Stanford | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN
• Montana State at Sacramento State | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2
• Arizona State at No. 5 Washington | 10:30 p.m. | FS1

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