College football · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines: College football start time, rest and research checklist
3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT). Game 56 of 107 on the College football slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Penn State Nittany Lions played at Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT) in the College football. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 18, Michigan Wolverines 21. Long break for Michigan Wolverines: 14 days since the last game. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Penn State Nittany Lions 18, Michigan Wolverines 21
The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.
Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State Nittany Lions lost at home against USC Trojans 23-31 on Sat, Oct 10. Full days off before this game: 6.
Home
Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines lost on the road at Minnesota Golden Gophers 14-20 on Sat, Oct 3. Full days off before this game: 13.
Next on the schedule: home against Indiana Hoosiers on Sat, Oct 24 at 12:00 PM ET.
- Long break for Michigan Wolverines: 14 days since the last game.
Research checklist for Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines
College football has large talent gaps, varied schemes and heavy roster turnover, so researching a number means looking at tempo, depth and scheme rather than relying on a short sample of results.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Penn State Nittany Lions and Michigan Wolverines close to the start.
- Confirm quarterback and key-player availability, since depth drops quickly in college football.
- Check pace and the point spread’s size, because large spreads change how often a team passes late.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines start on Sat, Oct 17?
Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines was scheduled for 3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT) on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It was game 56 of 107 on the College football slate.
What was the score of Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines on Sat, Oct 17?
Penn State Nittany Lions 18, Michigan Wolverines 21 (final).
When did Penn State Nittany Lions last play before this game?
Penn State Nittany Lions lost at home against USC Trojans 23-31 on Sat, Oct 10.
When did Michigan Wolverines last play before this game?
Michigan Wolverines lost on the road at Minnesota Golden Gophers 14-20 on Sat, Oct 3.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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