No. 2 Michigan has, on paper, the easiest path to the College Football Playoff among the top four teams playing on Saturday.
That means a loss to 8-4 Purdue, however, could be devastating to the Wolverines’ chances of making the Playoff for the second time in as many years. It’s arguable the team has already done enough to secure a berth in the CFP after upending then-No. 2 Ohio State during Rivalry Week … but Jim Harbaugh is unlikely to let his team sleepwalk through a chance for another Big Ten title.
Michigan is playing some of its best football of the season, as evidenced by an offensive explosion in the second half vs. the Buckeyes; the Wolverines outscored the home team 28-3 without Blake Corum in tow. Instead, J.J. McCarthy, Donovan Edwards and Cornelius Johnson led the way.
Now, the only thing that stands in the way of Michigan and a likely 2-seed in the CFP is Purdue, which overcame two midseason losses to Wisconsin and Iowa to end the year on a three-game win streak. The Boilermakers will also start quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who will play after the recent death of his older brother.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the Big Ten championship game between Michigan and Purdue on Saturday:
What channel is Michigan vs. Purdue on today?
- TV channel (national): Fox
- Live stream: FoxSports.com, Bally Sports App, fuboTV
Michigan vs. Purdue will be broadcast nationally on Fox, with Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt calling the game from the booth. Jenny Taft will report from the sidelines. Cable subscribers can watch the game Fox.com, the Bally Sports App or, for cord-cutters, fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
Michigan vs. Purdue start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 3
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
The Big Ten championship game will kick off from Lucas Oil Stadium at 8 ET on Saturday, Dec. 3.
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Michigan schedule 2022
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 3 | vs. Colorado State | Michigan 51, Colorado State 7 |
| Sept. 10 | vs. Hawaii | Michigan 56, Hawaii 10 |
| Sept. 17 | vs. UConn | Michigan 59, UConn 0 |
| Sept. 24 | vs. Maryland* | Michigan 34, Maryland 27 |
| Oct. 1 | at Iowa* | Michigan 27, Iowa 14 |
| Oct. 8 | at Indiana* | Michigan 31, Indiana 10 |
| Oct. 15 | vs. No. 10 Penn State* | Michigan 41, Penn State 17 |
| Oct. 22 | Bye | N/A |
| Oct. 29 | vs. Michigan State* | Michigan 29, Michigan State 7 |
| Nov. 5 | at Rutgers* | Michigan 52, Rutgers 17 |
| Nov. 12 | vs. Nebraska* | Michigan 34, Nebraska 3 |
| Nov. 19 | vs. Illinois* | Michigan 19, Illinois 17 |
| Nov. 26 | at No. 2 Ohio State* | Michigan 45, Ohio State 22 |
| Dec. 3 | vs. Purdue** (Lucas Oil Stadium) | TBD |
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Purdue schedule 2022
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 1 | vs. Penn State* | Penn State 35, Purdue 31 |
| Sept. 10 | vs. Indiana State | Purdue 56, ISU 0 |
| Sept. 17 | at Syracuse | Syracuse 32, Purdue 29 |
| Sept. 24 | vs. Florida Atlantic | Purdue 28, FAU 26 |
| Oct. 1 | at No. 21 Minnesota* | Purdue 20, Minnesota 10 |
| Oct. 8 | at Maryland* | Purdue 31, Maryland 29 |
| Oct. 15 | vs. Nebraska* | Purdue 43, Nebraska 37 |
| Oct. 22 | vs. Wisconsin* | Wisconsin 35, Purdue 24 |
| Oct. 29 | Bye | N/A |
| Nov. 5 | vs. Iowa* | Iowa 24, Purdue 3 |
| Nov. 12 | at No. 21 Illinois* | Purdue 31, Illinois 24 |
| Nov. 19 | vs. Northwestern* | Purdue 17, Northwestern 9 |
| Nov. 26 | at Indiana* | Purdue 30, Indiana 16 |
| Dec. 3 | vs. No. 2 Michigan** (Lucas Oil Stadium) | TBD |
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** Big Ten championship
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