The University of Michigan announced its full slate of Big Ten Conference games for the 2026‑27 season, revealing a schedule that blends traditional rivalries with a rare West Coast swing.
Rivalry Renewals and New Frontiers
Michigan will host and travel to face both Michigan State and Ohio State, renewing two of the most storied rivalries in college basketball. The Wolverines also embark on a cross‑country road trip that takes them to Southern California, where they will meet USC and UCLA in back‑to‑back contests.
A pair of games against Minnesota will anchor the schedule as part of the conference’s protected rivalry series, ensuring the Wolverines meet the Golden Gophers twice during the regular season.
Beyond those marquee matchups, Michigan’s road slate includes trips to Penn State, Rutgers, Nebraska and Wisconsin, while its home slate features contests against Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Northwestern, Oregon and Purdue. The team finished the previous season unbeaten at home against these opponents, going 12‑0 in those venues.
A Record‑Setting Campaign
The Wolverines capped the 2025‑26 season with a historic 19‑1 record in Big Ten play, securing the conference title by four games. Their perfect 10‑0 road record marked the first time a Big Ten team had completed an unbeaten road campaign since Indiana’s 1975‑76 squad.
Both Michigan and Indiana rode those flawless road performances into the NCAA tournament, ultimately capturing the national championship and underscoring the impact of a dominant away schedule.
The complete schedule, released by the Big Ten Conference, is available on its official website.