It’s No. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes versus No. 18 Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on September 26, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
- TV Channels: CBS
How to Watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines on September 26, 2026
You can watch the Michigan Wolverines take on the Iowa Hawkeyes live on DIRECTV on CBS on September 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET.
No. 17 Iowa (3-0) at No. 18 Michigan (3-0) — Game Preview
Two unbeaten Big Ten sides meet in Ann Arbor as No. 17 Iowa brings a 3-0 record into Michigan Stadium to face No. 18 Michigan, also 3-0. With only one spot separating them in the poll, the winner walks out with a ranked conference victory and the loser takes its first blemish of the season.
Hank Brown has been sharp for the Hawkeyes, completing 45 of 62 passes for 473 yards and 3 touchdowns without a listed interception. Bryce Underwood answers with more volume for the Wolverines, going 40 of 64 for 504 yards and 3 touchdowns against 1 interception, which makes his decision-making in the pocket the swing factor.
Kamari Moulton gives Iowa a ground option worth respecting after turning 26 carries into 240 yards and 2 scores. Pressure may decide it, where John Henry Daley carries 2.5 sacks for Michigan and Joseph Anderson has 2 for Iowa.
National TV
CBS
What Time is the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines Game Today?
The Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines game starts at 3:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines?
You can watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines on CBS.
Players to Watch: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines
Iowa Hawkeyes
Hank Brown — QB. Accuracy has been his calling card, with 45 completions on 62 attempts for 473 yards and 3 touchdowns. Keeping that completion rate steady in a loud road stadium is the test in front of him.
Kamari Moulton — RB. Explosive when he gets the ball, Moulton has piled up 240 yards and 2 touchdowns on 26 attempts. He is questionable for Saturday, but Kirk Ferenz expects him to play. Early success on the ground would let Iowa shorten the game and protect Brown.
Joseph Anderson — DE. His 2 sacks make him the Hawkeyes pass rusher Michigan has to account for on every dropback. Winning his matchups could force Underwood off his spot.
Michigan Wolverines
Bryce Underwood — QB. The Wolverines quarterback has thrown for 504 yards and 3 touchdowns on 40 of 64 passing with 1 interception. How he handles a ranked defense will shape Michigan’s afternoon.
JJ Buchanan — WR. Buchanan has hauled in 15 catches for 266 yards and 2 touchdowns, giving Underwood a reliable downfield option. Expect Iowa to shade coverage his way.
John Henry Daley — DE. With 2.5 sacks already, Daley brings the kind of edge pressure that can rattle a quarterback who has been this efficient. A strip or a hurried throw from him could flip field position.
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