SouthernWorldwide.com – Just over a month after clinching the national championship with confetti filling Lucas Oil Stadium, Dusty May and the Michigan Wolverines are shifting their focus to the upcoming season. The team has officially announced their Big Ten opponents for the 2026-27 campaign.
The Wolverines are scheduled to play 20 conference games in the 2026 season. This includes home-and-home series against rivals Minnesota, Ohio State, and Michigan State. Michigan’s home schedule will feature several strong Big Ten contenders, such as Illinois, Purdue, and Maryland.
On the road, Michigan will face tough competition against Wisconsin, UCLA, and Indiana. These matchups are expected to test the Wolverines as they aim to build on their recent success.
Below is a breakdown of Michigan’s Big Ten opponents for the 2026-27 season, along with their previous season’s records and key roster updates:
Minnesota Golden Gophers
2025-26 Record: 28-9
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Stefan Vaaks
Key Returners: Andrej Stojaković (testing NBA Draft waters), Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Jake Davis
Nebraska Cornhuskers
2025-26 Record: 24-13
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Ty’Reek Coleman, Andrew McKeever
Key Returners: Kael Combs, Cam Manyawu, Cooper Koch
Northwestern Wildcats
2025-26 Record: 12-21
Key Transfer Portal Additions: DJ Wagner, Tomislav Buljan
Key Returners: Andre Mills, Pharrell Payne
Ohio State Buckeyes
2025-26 Record: 27-8
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Anton Bonke
Key Returners: Jeremey Fears Jr. (testing NBA Draft waters), Coen Carr, Jordan Scott
Oregon Ducks
2025-26 Record: 15-18
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Malachi Palmer, Kyan Evans
Key Returners: Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Isaac Asuma
Penn State Nittany Lions
2025-26 Record: 15-19
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Jack Karasinski, LA Pratt
Key Returners: Angelo Ciaravino, Jake West
Purdue Boilermakers
2025-26 Record: 21-13
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Andrija Jelavic, Justin Pippen
Key Returners: John Mobley Jr., Amare Bynum
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
2025-26 Record: 12-20
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Dwayne Aristode, Tyrone Riley
Key Returners: Sean Stewart
Illinois Fighting Illini
2025-26 Record: 30-9
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Caden Pierce
Key Returners: C.J. Cox, Daniel Jacobsen
Indiana Hoosiers
2025-26 Record: 16-17
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Ryan Beasley, LeJuan Watts
Key Returners: Wesley Yates III, Lathan Sommerville
Iowa Hawkeyes
2025-26 Record: 18-14
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Markus Burton, Aiden Sherrell
Key Returners: Trent Sisley
Maryland Terrapins
2025-26 Record: 27-8
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Anton Bonke
Key Returners: Jeremey Fears Jr. (testing NBA Draft waters), Coen Carr, Jordan Scott
Michigan State Spartans
2025-26 Record: 15-18
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Malachi Palmer, Kyran Evans
Key Returners: Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Isaac Asuma
UCLA Bruins
2025-26 Record: 28-7
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Damon Wilkinson, Sam Orme
Key Returners: Pryce Sandfort, Braden Frager
USC Trojans
2025-26 Record: 21-13
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Andrija Jelavic, Justin Pippen
Key Returners: John Mobley Jr., Amare Bynum
Wisconsin Badgers
2025-26 Record: 12-20
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Brant Byers, Thomas Allard
Key Returners: Ivan Juric
Iowa State Cyclones
2025-26 Record: 14-20
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Christian Gurdak, Dorin Buca
Key Returners: Tariq Francis, Darren Buchanan Jr.
Kansas Jayhawks
2025-26 Record: 24-12
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Jaylen Petty, Filip Jovic
Key Returners: Trent Perry, Eric Dailey Jr.
Oklahoma Sooners
2025-26 Record: 18-14
Key Transfer Portal Additions: KJ Lewis, Eric Reibe
Key Returners: Jacob Cofie (testing NBA Draft waters), Alijah Arenas, Rodney Rice
Oklahoma State Cowboys
2025-26 Record: 24-11
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Eian Elmer, Trey Autry
Read more : Vance-Led Task Force Recovers $1.4B From Fraudulent Home Health and Hospice Providers
Key Returners: Nolan Winter, Austin Rapp
