The Penn State Nittany Lions (3-3) visit the Michigan Wolverines (3-2) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS. DraftKings lists the spread at MICH -6 with a total of 42.5; moneylines are Penn State +185 · Michigan -225. Below is our Penn State vs Michigan preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Penn State vs Michigan Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Penn State at Michigan |
| Records | Penn State 3-3 · Michigan 3-2 |
| Spread | MICH -6 |
| Moneyline | Penn State +185 · Michigan -225 |
| Total | 42.5 |
| Venue | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS |
| Head Coaches | Penn State: HC Matt Campbell, OC Taylor Mouser · Michigan: HC Kyle Whittingham, OC Jason Beck |
Penn State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-3 overall, 0-3 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 45-0 vs Marshall; Sep 12 — W 27-9 at Temple; Sep 19 — W 55-13 vs Buffalo; Sep 26 — L 24-20 vs Wisconsin; Oct 2 — L 34-13 at Northwestern; Oct 10 — L 31-23 vs USC. Most recently, Penn State lost to USC 31-23 at home. Through 6 games, Penn State is averaging 30.5 points scored and 18.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Matt Campbell (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Taylor Mouser. Defensive coordinator: D'Anton Lynn.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Rocco Becht (QB) — 104/166, 1,397 yards, 11 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: James Peoples (RB) — 52 carries, 232 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Chase Sowell (WR) — 23 receptions, 359 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Tony Rojas (LB) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Tony Rojas (LB) — 43 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.5 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 18.5 points per game; a pass rush paced by Tony Rojas (4 sacks). Questions: The response to a 31-23 loss to USC.
Michigan Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Michigan Wolverines are 3-2 overall, 0-2 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 13-12 vs Western Michigan; Sep 12 — W 17-10 vs Oklahoma; Sep 19 — W 52-17 vs UTEP; Sep 26 — L 20-19 vs Iowa; Oct 3 — L 20-14 at Minnesota. Most recently, Michigan lost to Minnesota 20-14 on the road. Through 5 games, Michigan is averaging 23.0 points scored and 15.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kyle Whittingham (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Jason Beck. Defensive coordinator: Jay Hill.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Bryce Underwood (QB) — 67/113, 881 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Jordan Marshall (RB) — 55 carries, 244 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: JJ Buchanan (WR) — 24 receptions, 446 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: John Henry Daley (DE) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Troy Bowles (LB) — 40 total tackles
Strengths: A defense allowing only 15.8 points per game. Questions: The response to a 20-14 loss at Minnesota.
How to Watch Penn State vs Michigan
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
- TV / Streaming: CBS
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.