Michigan faces UConn in national title game rematch

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Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Michigan faces UConn in national title game rematch
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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