Michigan faces UConn in national title game rematch
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Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Michigan meets UConn in a highly anticipated rematch of last season's national championship game on November 6 at TD Garden in Boston. The Wolverines, led by new head coach Mike Boynton, won the title last year 69-63. Both teams enter the game with 1-0 records, as Michigan defeated Oakland 84-68 in their opener. Boynton acknowledged UConn's motivation after their loss in last year's final but emphasized that the game will stand on its own. The Huskies, currently ranked No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25, will aim to bounce back against the No. 16 Wolverines.
- •Michigan is 1-0 after defeating Oakland 84-68.
- •UConn is ranked No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25.
- •Boynton is in his first season as Michigan's head coach.
- •The game starts at 8 p.m. ET and airs on TNT.
- •UConn's Solo Ball is sidelined for the season due to injury.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Boynton’s Second Game Is the UConn Title Rematch
"Mike Boynton's second game as Michigan's head coach is the national title rematch with UConn. #GoBlue
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