Detroit Mercy and Oakland will play Michigan, MSU this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Detroit Mercy men's basketball will face both Michigan and Michigan State this season, marking their first matchups since the 1997-98 season. Detroit Mercy's schedule includes games at Michigan State on November 21 and at Michigan on December 21. Oakland also confirmed matchups against the same teams, opening their season against Michigan on November 3 and facing Michigan State on December 22. The upcoming games highlight a resurgence in in-state rivalry matchups for both teams.
- •Detroit Mercy plays at Michigan State on Nov. 21, 2026.
- •Detroit Mercy faces Michigan on Dec. 21, 2026.
- •Oakland opens its season against Michigan on Nov. 3, 2026.
- •Oakland plays at Michigan State on Dec. 22, 2026.
- •In-state games are crucial for both teams' nonconference schedules.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Mercy will play Michigan and MSU this season; so will Oakland
"Detroit Mercy men's hoops will play both MSU and Michigan for the first time since 1997-98, while Oakland and Michigan again play on Opening Night.
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