Michigan football schedules conflict creates uncertainty for Texas game
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 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.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Texas announces future football schedule changes, including for 2027 Michigan game
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — 4 dates change on future Texas Longhorns schedules, including Michigan
- 6:44 PMESPN NCAAF — Michigan-Texas game moved up a week in 2027
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan-Texas game expected to remain on 2027 football schedule
- 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:
"Texas Football announces four changes to its future schedule. The Longhorns are switching three games in 2027, including Michigan, and one in 2028.
"Texas' home showdown against Michigan in 2027 has been moved up a week to accommodate changes to college football's schedule format.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:20 PMTexas announces future football schedule changes, including for 2027 Michigan game
An anticipated visit by Michigan next year is among four future Texas football games that will move up a week on the schedule.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:46 PM4 dates change on future Texas Longhorns schedules, including Michigan
Texas Football announces four changes to its future schedule. The Longhorns are switching three games in 2027, including Michigan, and one in 2028.
- ESPN NCAAFSep 3, 2026, 6:44 PMMichigan-Texas game moved up a week in 2027
Texas' home showdown against Michigan in 2027 has been moved up a week to accommodate changes to college football's schedule format.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:35 PMMichigan-Texas game expected to remain on 2027 football schedule
Michigan and Texas are expected to reschedule their 2027 football game rather than cancel the matchup entirely.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:00 AMCould 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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