What channel is Michigan vs. Fresno State on tonight? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 1 college football game

Jared Greenspan

What channel is Michigan vs. Fresno State on tonight? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 1 college football game image

Michigan kickstarts its quest for back-to-back national titles when it welcomes Fresno State to the Big House on Saturday night. 

The Wolverines, ranked No. 9 in the AP top 25 preseason poll, hardly look like the team that bulldozed its way to a perfect season a year ago. 

Sherrone Moore has taken over for Jim Harbaugh, who left for the NFL after nine seasons coaching his alma mater. Moore served as Michigan's acting coach for four games last season, amid two separate suspensions for Harbaugh; the one-time offensive coordinator won all four contests

On offense, the primary intrigue lies under center. On Monday, when asked to name a starting quarterback, Moore said his staff would not name one until the end of the week. Senior Davis Warren and sophomore Alex Orji are the two candidates to replace two-year starter J.J. McCarthy, with both players poised to play in the opener. 

The Bulldogs aren't your typical cupcake-style, Week 1 opponent. Fresno State has posted three consecutive nine-win seasons, each of which ended in a bowl win; they were picked to finish third in the Mountain West entering this season. 

The Sporting News has you covered with all you need to know about Michigan vs. Fresno State, including TV channel and live stream information for the season-opener. 

What channel is Michigan vs. Fresno State on today?

  • TV channel: NBC
  • Live stream: Fubo

Michigan vs. Fresno State will air live on NBC. Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter) will have the call. 

Fans can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy. 

What time is Michigan vs. Fresno State today?

  • Date: Saturday, Aug. 31
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Michigan vs. Fresno State is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 31. 

The game will be played at Michigan Stadium — known colloquially as 'The Big House' — in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Michigan vs. Fresno State radio station

Listen to Michigan vs. Fresno State live on SiriusXM channel 82

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Michigan football schedule 2024

DateOpponentTime (ET)
Aug. 31vs Fresno State7:30 p.m.
Sept. 7vs Texas12 p.m.
Sept. 14vs Arkansas State12 p.m.
Sept. 21vs USC3:30 p.m.
Sept. 28vs MinnesotaTBA
Oct. 5at WashingtonTBA
Oct. 19at IllinoisTBA
Oct. 26vs Michigan StateTBA
Nov. 2vs OregonTBA
Nov. 9at IndianaTBA
Nov. 23vs NorthwesternTBA
Nov. 30at Ohio State12 p.m.

Fresno State football schedule 2024

DateOpponentTime (ET)
Aug. 31at Michigan7:30 p.m.
Sept. 7vs Sacramento State10 p.m.
Sept. 14vs New Mexico State10:30 p.m.
Sept. 21at New Mexico9:30 p.m.
Sept. 28at UNLV3:30 p.m.
Oct. 12vs Washington StateTBA
Oct. 18at Nevada10:30 p.m.
Oct. 26vs San Jose State8 p.m.
Nov. 2vs Hawaii7 p.m.
Nov. 9at Air ForceTBA
Nov. 23vs Colorado State10:30 p.m.
Nov. 30at UCLATBA

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Jared Greenspan

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Jared Greenspan is a contributing writer for The Sporting News. Before joining The Sporting News, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily and spent two summers working for the New York Post. Even though they often test his strength, he enjoys rooting for his favorite teams — the New York Mets, New York Knicks and New York Jets.