How to Watch Indiana vs. Michigan on DIRECTV: FOX Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
No. 5 Indiana visits Michigan on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at noon ET (11 a.m. CT) at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, and the game is on FOX in its Big Noon Saturday window. On DIRECTV, that means your local FOX station, so the channel number depends on where you live. The game also streams on FOX One.
Indiana, the defending national champion, is 6-0 (3-0 Big Ten) and moved up to No. 5 in the October 11 AP poll after a 20-17 comeback win at Nebraska. Michigan (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) is unranked after back-to-back league losses to Iowa and Minnesota in Kyle Whittingham's first season. Both teams have a big game first: Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State on October 17, and Michigan hosts Penn State the same day, so records and rankings will shift before kickoff. The Big Ten set the time and network on October 12.
Indiana vs. Michigan: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. PT |
| Stadium | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Michigan is the home team) |
| TV | FOX |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local FOX station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | FOX One (DIRECTV sign-in on qualifying plans); the DIRECTV app (local FOX where available) |
| TV crew | Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), Jenny Taft (sideline) |
| Rankings | Indiana No. 5 AP; Michigan unranked (Oct. 11 AP poll) |
| Records | Indiana 6-0 (3-0 Big Ten); Michigan 3-2 (0-2 Big Ten) |
| Head coaches | Curt Cignetti (Indiana, third season); Kyle Whittingham (Michigan, first season) |
What channel is Indiana vs. Michigan on DIRECTV?
FOX doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You watch it on your local FOX affiliate, which DIRECTV includes with its core packages wherever local channels are offered. Press Guide and look for your FOX station's call letters, or search "Indiana" or "Michigan" in the guide. Our guide to what channel FOX is in your area lists stations by market, and if you dropped local channels at some point, here's how to add them back before Saturday.
Here's how the networks carrying Big Ten games line up on DIRECTV, as of October 13, 2026:
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Starting package |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Local FOX station (varies) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| CBS | Local CBS station (varies) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| NBC | Local NBC station (varies) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| FS1 | 219 | ENTERTAINMENT |
| BTN (Big Ten Network) | 610 | CHOICE |
| FOX One | Not a DIRECTV channel (FOX One app, DIRECTV sign-in) | Included with qualifying plans, per DIRECTV |
| Peacock | Not a DIRECTV channel (Peacock app) | Separate subscription |
| MySports Genre Pack | Local channels where available, plus ESPN, ESPN2 and other sports networks | $64.99/mo regular price |
Because this game is on broadcast FOX, any DIRECTV setup with your local stations covers it. If you mostly watch sports, the MySports Genre Pack is the lower-cost option. As of October 13, 2026, DIRECTV lists its regular price at $64.99 a month plus tax, and it runs introductory offers for qualifying new customers, so check the current deal before you sign up. Plenty of other Big Ten games land on FS1, channel 219, and BTN, channel 610 starting with CHOICE. You can compare every tier in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll confirm your local FOX station at your address.
How to stream Indiana vs. Michigan
- FOX One: FOX's streaming app carries live FOX games, including this one. DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans when you sign in with your DIRECTV account, and your sign-in unlocks the FOX channels in your package. Our guide on whether FOX One is free with DIRECTV walks through the sign-in.
- DIRECTV app: watch your local FOX station live on your phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login, where local channels are available to stream.
Both campuses are on Eastern time, so fans in Bloomington and Ann Arbor get a true noon kickoff. Check your FOX One or DIRECTV app login before Saturday so you aren't resetting a password at kickoff.
Big Ten games on DIRECTV, Saturday, October 24
Indiana-Michigan is FOX's Big Noon game. Here's the Big Ten conference slate for October 24 as of October 13. The league will set the remaining times and networks after the October 17 games.
| Game (AP rank, Oct. 11) | Kickoff (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 5 Indiana at Michigan | Noon | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Rutgers at No. 25 Northwestern | Noon | Peacock | Streaming only (Peacock app) |
| No. 17 Iowa at Minnesota | TBA (afternoon) | TBA | TBA |
| Oregon at Illinois | TBA (afternoon) | TBA | TBA |
| No. 19 USC at Wisconsin | 7:30 p.m. | NBC | Local NBC station |
| Michigan State at No. 12 UCLA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Before this one, Indiana hosts Ohio State at noon ET on FOX on October 17, covered in our Ohio State vs. Indiana guide, and Michigan hosts Penn State at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS, covered in our Penn State vs. Michigan guide. The Week 7 college football TV schedule lists this week's games from every conference.
Indiana vs. Michigan storylines
- A long Ann Arbor drought: Indiana's last win at Michigan Stadium was 27-20 in 1967, and the Hoosiers are 7-41 all-time in Ann Arbor. Their last trip there, in 2023, ended in a 52-7 Michigan win.
- Indiana has the recent edge: Michigan leads the all-time series 62-11, but Indiana won the last meeting 20-15 in Bloomington on November 9, 2024. The teams didn't play in 2025.
- Cignetti's first visit: this is Curt Cignetti's first trip to Ann Arbor as Indiana's coach. The Hoosiers are averaging 40.2 points and allowing 11.8 per game through six games, and quarterback Josh Hoover has thrown 17 touchdown passes without an interception.
- Close calls lately: Indiana's last two Big Ten wins were tighter than its early blowouts, a 29-23 win over Northwestern and a 20-17 comeback at Nebraska.
- Michigan's split identity: the Wolverines lost 20-19 to Iowa and 20-14 at Minnesota to open league play. Their defense ranks among the best in the country, but the offense has struggled.
- New coach, quick rematch: Kyle Whittingham came to Michigan from Utah before this season, and Indiana hosts Michigan again in 2027, so he'll see the Hoosiers in each of his first two years.
- What's next: Indiana hosts Minnesota on October 31, and Michigan plays at Rutgers the same day.
Want to revisit the earlier games? Check our Indiana vs. Nebraska guide and Michigan vs. Minnesota guide. Need help finding FOX before kickoff? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Indiana vs. Michigan on DIRECTV?
It's on FOX, so tune to your local FOX station. FOX doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market, and DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available.
What time does Indiana vs. Michigan start?
Kickoff is noon ET (11 a.m. CT, 9 a.m. PT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan is the home team.
Can I stream Indiana vs. Michigan?
Yes. FOX games stream on FOX One, and DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans when you sign in with your DIRECTV account. The DIRECTV app also carries your local FOX station where local channels are available to stream.
When did Indiana and Michigan last play?
Indiana won the last meeting 20-15 in Bloomington on November 9, 2024. The teams didn't play in 2025. Michigan leads the all-time series 62-11.
Is Michigan ranked this week?
No. Indiana is No. 5 in the October 11 AP poll at 6-0. Michigan is unranked at 3-2 and 0-2 in Big Ten play.
More local channel help: our DIRECTV channels for Michigan and Indiana. Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are set by the Big Ten and its TV partners and may change. Rankings are from the October 11 AP poll; records reflect games through October 11 and will change after the October 17 games. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices are as of October 13, 2026, vary by address and may change. Indiana, Michigan, Big Ten, FOX, FOX One, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.