Michigan football schedules early game against Rutgers on Halloween
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Michigan football will face Rutgers at 12:30 p.m. on Halloween, October 31, at Shi Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Wolverines enter the game with a record of 4-2, having most recently played Indiana. Michigan has historically dominated this matchup, winning nine consecutive games since Rutgers joined the Big Ten. Rutgers secured its first Power Four victory of the season last week, defeating Maryland 37-30. Both teams seek to improve their standings in the Big Ten.
- •Game time set for 12:30 p.m. on October 31.
- •Michigan leads series against Rutgers with nine straight wins.
- •Wolverines have a 4-2 record this season.
- •Rutgers is 2-4 and recently beat Maryland.
- •Previous meeting in 2023 ended with Michigan winning by 24 points.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football gets early kick time for Halloween matchup with Rutgers
"The Wolverines will kickoff in the early afternoon against Rutgers, with plenty of time to take the kids out trick or treating following the game.
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