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Michigan State has won two in a row against Michigan, but the undefeated No. 4 Wolverines enter Saturday’s matchup as three-touchdown favorites over their rivals to the Northwest.
The game (7:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on ABC, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include ABC in nearly every market and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch Michigan State vs Michigan streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Michigan State vs Michigan live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game (labeled as ESPN3) live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch this way, but you can use your Fubo credentials if you don’t have that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ABC (live in most markets) is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Michigan State vs Michigan live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game (labeled as ESPN3) live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials if you don’t have that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN3 (which simulcasts games on ABC) and 40-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the ESPN channels, and you can your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Michigan State vs Michigan live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game (labeled as ESPN3) live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials if you don’t have that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Michigan State vs Michigan live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game (labeled as ESPN3) live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials if you don’t have that.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in a few markets) and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Michigan State vs Michigan live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game (labeled as ESPN3) live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials if you don’t have that.
Michigan State vs Michigan Preview
It’s the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy when the Michigan State Spartans head to Ann Arbor to take on the Michigan Wolverines. The Spartans are 3-4 and the Wolverines are undefeated, but don’t let that lull you into thinking it’ll be a cake walk. As fans saw the last two years, the Wolverines lost both years to the Spartans. Now, the Wolverines are favored by three touchdowns this year, but head coach Jim Harbaugh knows Michigan State won’t be an easy victory and they are hungry to beat State.
“Our guys really want to win this. I’m not gonna lie to you: I really want to win it,” Harbaugh said in his pre-game press conference (via 247 Sports), adding, “I think everybody wants it so bad. Everybody wants to win: players, coaches, fan bases. Yeah, it’s at about as high a level as it can be.”
Harbaugh, who played for Michigan in the 1980s, said that the rivalry is just as intense as it was when he was a player.
“I really haven’t seen that much of a change. It’s always been a red-letter game, big game. Was then, is now,” said Harbaugh. “[Coach Bo Schembechler]
used to highlight it. We had these red-letter games and Michigan State was always one. One you really wanted to win. It was for the state championship. Even conference championship implications every year. I mean, it’s the same now. I mean, we’ve told you how we feel about it — it’s one of our four major goals. And so I really don’t think it’s changed all that much.”
He also praised what Sparty has done in recent weeks as their passing game has really come together, saying, “[Michigan State is] a really good team. Dangerous in a lot of ways. I think the quarterback is really good. A physical team that runs the ball well. Really good off the play-action pass. Probably the best receiving corps we’ve played. Defense is very opportunistic. They have guys that have a knack for getting the ball out and making big plays. Special teams, more of the same. The returner is outstanding, so it’s a big challenge. Our team knows that, and we’ve all been prepared to get ready for this game.”
Michigan is coming off their bye week and Harbaugh also admitted it’s hard to come back from that sometimes.
“You do [over-analyze your team]. You figure more study is better; more is more. But yeah, it’s a good question. And then when the Saturday rolls around and you have no game to coach, I felt like I was out to sea,” said Harbaugh. “Very, very, very happy to be back in the game week mode.”
The Michigan State vs. Michigan game kicks off Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ABC.