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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood looks to get the Wolverines back on the winning track with a home matchup against the Penn State Nittany Lions today. Find out how to watch for free. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)AP Photo/Abbie ParrIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comANN ARBOR, Mich. – After two weeks to stew on their mediocre start, the Michigan Wolverines host Matt Campbell’s struggling Penn State Nittany Lions today – Saturday, Oct. 17 – at the Big House in Ann Arbor.How to watch Michigan vs. Penn State today What: Michigan vs. Penn State When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026Time: 3:30 p.m. EasternWhere: Michigan Stadium | Ann Arbor, Mich. Channel: CBSStreaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV and Paramount PlusHow do I watch Michigan vs. Penn State for free?This Big Ten matchup will broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount Plus at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. Grab free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer large discounts on your first month. You can watch this game on SlingTV for $19.99 per month with Sling Select, which offers local channels in select markets. The Wolverines (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) were stunned by the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 20-19, on Oct. 3 at the Big House. The Maize and Blue have had two weeks to stew on their latest defeat. Highly scrutinized sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood has thrown for 881 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions, while adding 57 carries for 212 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Junior running back Jordan Marshall has 55 carries for 244 yards and three touchdowns while freshman running back Savion Hiter has 45 carries for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore JJ Buchanan continues to shine at the Big House. He leads Michigan in receiving with 24 receptions for 446 yards and four touchdowns.Michigan’s defense is stingy, allowing the third-fewest yards per contest (241.4). The Wolverines have been exceptional in shutting down aerial offenses, allowing the fifth-fewest passing yards per game (146.8). Senior linebacker Troy Bowles has a team-high 40 tackles. Senior defensive tackle Jonah Lea’ea has one interception with 10 tackles. The Wolverines are 24-of-59 on third down. The 40.7% clip comes in at 75th in the FBS. They have compiled 332 yards in penalties, which is tied with Cincinnati for 105th in the nation. Michigan has won the previous three matchups against the Nittany Lions and is 9-4 all-time in Ann Arbor against Penn State. Watch Michigan football for free with DIRECTV The Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3) are weathering their own batch of adversity in Campbell’s first year at the helm. Penn State carries a three-game losing streak after falling to USC, 31-23, in Happy Valley on Oct. 10. Senior quarterback Rocco Becht has thrown for 1,397 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also adds 37 carries for 52 yards and one touchdown on the ground.Senior receiver Chase Sowell is the top target, tallying 23 receptions for 359 yards and two touchdowns. He is averaging 15.6 yards per reception. Junior running back James Peoples has 52 carries for 232 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. Penn State’s defense is guided by standout junior linebacker Tony Rojas, who has amassed a team-high 43 tackles, four sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble. Much like their counterpart, Penn State’s defense has shut down passing offenses. The unit surrenders the sixth-fewest passing yards per contest, allowing 149.8. The last time Penn State beat Michigan was a 27-17 victory in 2020 at the Big House. That matchup was also the last time both teams met unranked in the AP Top 25 poll. Stream Michigan football for free with FuboTVWho is announcing Michigan vs. Penn State?Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Charles Davis (analyst) will be the announcers while Jenny Dell reports from the sideline.What are the latest odds for Michigan vs. Penn State? Spread: MICH: (-6.5), PSU: (+6.5)Moneyline: MICH: -220, PSU: +180Point total: 42.5 Where to watch Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals game for free todayAlabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Vols: How to watch for free on ABC todayHow to watch Ohio State football game for free today Mississippi State vs. LSU: Watch the live stream for free todayHow to watch Ohio State football vs. Indiana for free today Robert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...