Getty Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines take on the Michigan State Spartans on October 29.
The No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (7-0) host the rival Michigan State Spartans in a Big Ten showdown at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, October 29.
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
The Wolverines are coming off a bye week, so they’ll be well rested and prepared. They last played on October 15, winning in dominant fashion, 41-17, over No. 13 Penn State. Michigan did its usual damage on the ground, rushing for 418 yards in the win.
The Wolverines have the No. 8 ranked rushing attack in the nation heading into this game, averaging 241.7 yards per contest. They’re also strong defensively, as they are ranked 5th in the FBS in total defense and are surrendering just over 12 points a game.
The Spartans are also fresh from a bye week, last playing on October 15, when they beat Wisconsin in double overtime, 34-28. MSU quarterback Payton Thorne went 21-29 for 265 yards and two touchdowns in a winning effort. The Spartans managed just 99 rushing yards against the Badgers, however, and they’ll face a tough challenge this week against a Michigan defense that’s surrendering just 85.9 yards per game on the ground.
Spartans head coach Mel Tucker is 2-0 against Jim Harbaugh, but the undefeated Wolverines are big favorites in this one.
“Although the numbers certainly lean heavily in Michigan’s favor, the reality is that the Spartans have every intention of playing spoiler to the Wolverines championship hopes – and they have a track record of doing just that,” Chris Breiler of Sports Illustrated wrote about the matchup.
“In his first season as head coach of the Spartans, Mel Tucker walked into the Big House as a 21.5 point underdog and left with the Paul Bunyan Trophy,” Breiler added. “The following season, Tucker and the Spartans played the underdog role once again – and once again they knocked off the Wolverines.”
After dropping the last two against MSU, though, the Wolverines are ready for some payback “We want Paul back,” Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy said, referencing the Paul Bunyan trophy. “We want him back. They’re coming to our house … We’re ready for that one. We’re going to be turning the page real quick.”
“There’s no shortage of belief or confidence in our group,” Tucker said about his team. “It’s more about preparation. We know that we need to play 60 minutes of complimentary football to be able to get the job done. We have not played our best 60 yet, so that’s our goal.”