Michigan football schedules conflict creates uncertainty for Texas game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Michigan has rescheduled its 2027 non-conference game against Eastern Michigan to September 11, creating a direct date conflict with a previously scheduled road game at Texas. The University of Michigan reportedly paid an additional $50,000 to move the Eastern Michigan contest, raising total payment to $1.55 million for that match. The conflict leaves the status of the marquee matchup against Texas uncertain. Contractual terms for the Texas series include a $2 million cancellation fee should one party withdraw unilaterally. Potential outcomes include rescheduling the Texas game, a mutual cancellation without penalty, or a unilateral cancellation requiring a buyout. Michigan officials have yet to confirm plans for the affected date.
- •Michigan moved its 2027 game against Eastern Michigan to September 11.
- •The new date conflicts with a scheduled 2027 road game at Texas.
- •A unilateral cancellation of the Texas game would trigger a $2 million penalty.
- •Schools may seek a mutual cancellation or a new date to avoid fees.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Could Michigan Football soon cancel its game at Texas next season?
"Per FBSchedules.com, Michigan Football and EMU have rescheduled their game in 2027. The only problem — it’s the same date as Michigan’s game at Texas. Could that marquee matchup get canceled? STORY:
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