And the drumbeat continues.
Thanks in large part to the new College Football Playoff with its shiny new trophy, we’ve seen numerous home-and-homes between big-time college football programs announced over the past few months. Monday afternoon that continued as Michigan announced it has scheduled a future series with Oklahoma.
Oklahoma will host the first game on Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., with Michigan getting the return visit on Sept. 12, 2026, at Michigan Stadium.
“We are excited to reach an agreement to play Oklahoma, one of the storied programs in college football history,” said UM athletic director Dave Brandon. “I appreciate [OU athletic direct] Joe [Castiglione] and his team’s effort to make this series a possibility. Oklahoma and Michigan have always been regarded as two of the top programs in college football, and creating this type of matchup is great for fans of both programs and the game of college football.”
The 2025 game will be just the second-ever meeting between the traditional powers. On New Year’s Day in 1976, the Sooners beat the Wolverines 14-6 in the Orange Bowl.
“We remain committed to playing games that celebrate the history and excitement of college football,” said Castiglione. “We’re grateful for head coach Bob Stoops, who shares that commitment. Oklahoma and Michigan represent two of the most iconic names in American sport, and we look forward to a series that will be marked by mutual respect and admiration. We also know how truly special these opportunities are for student-athletes, as well as our fans and college football fans everywhere. I want to express my appreciation to Michigan athletics director Dave Brandon, who shares our philosophy”