Michigan vs. Michigan State: How to Watch the College Football Game for Free

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The heat is on.

No. 2 Michigan and their in-state rival Michigan State are gearing up for a Big Ten matchup at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday (Oct. 21). The game will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and stream live on Peacock.

Read on for more details on ways to watch the college football game for free.

How to Watch Michigan vs. Michigan State

Michigan vs. Michigan State is one of the most anticipated rivalries of the season. Fans will be packing the stands (click here to get tickets starting at $52) and watching from home.

If you want to watch from home, you can catch the game live on NBC or stream it on Peacock.

You can also watch Peacock on DirecTV (at a discount). To stream internationally, use ExpressVPN.

Other ways to watch the game include SlingTV and Hulu + Live TV. Stream live television including your favorite football teams and more on Sling, with plans starting at just $20/month for a limited time. Hulu + Live TV comes with 90+ channels for $76/month.

If you’re not interested in joining a streaming service, you can watch NBC, CBS, ABC and other channels with a $25 digital antenna.

Ahead of the big game, the Wolverine brand launched a University of Michigan boot collection that benefits student athletes. The collection will be available for pre-order in early 2024, but a limited number of boots are available now at The M Den, the school’s official athletics store.

You can shop Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans gear online at Fanatics.com.