Michigan Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Big Ten Opponents

Just over a month after Maize and Blue confetti filled Lucas Oil Stadium following their national championship win, Dusty May and the Michigan Wolverines have turned their attention to next season, announcing their Big Ten opponents for the 2026-27 campaign.

Michigan will play 20 conference games in 2026, with home-and-home matchups against Minnesota, Ohio State and Michigan State. The Wolverines’ home slate features a group of Big Ten contenders, including Illinois, Purdue and Maryland. On the road, Michigan is set to face Wisconsin, UCLA and Indiana.

Below are Michigan's Big Ten opponents for the 2026-27 season:

Illinois Fighting Illini

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

Iowa Hawkeyes

2025-26 Record: 24-13

Key Transfer Portal Additions: Ty’Reek Coleman, Andrew McKeever

Key Returners: Kael Combs, Cam Manyawu and Cooper Koch

Maryland Terrapins

2025-26 Record: 12-21

Key Transfer Portal Additions: DJ Wagner, Tomislav Buljan

Key Returners: Andre Mills, Pharrell Payne

Michigan State Spartans

2025-26 Record: 27-8

Key Transfer Portal Additions: Anton Bonke

Key Returners: Jeremey Fears Jr. (testing NBA Draft waters), Coen Carr, Jordan Scott

Minnesota Golden Gophers

2025-26 Record: 15-18

Key Transfer Portal Additions: Malachi Palmer, Kyan Evans

Key Returners: Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Isaac Asuma

Northwestern Wildcats

2025-26 Record: 15-19

Key Transfer Portal Additions: Jack Karasinski, LA Pratt

Key Returners: Angelo Ciaravino, Jake West

Ohio State Buckeyes

2025-26 Record: 21-13

Key Transfer Portal Additions: Andrija Jelavic, Justin Pippen

Key Returners: John Mobley Jr., Amare Bynum

Oregon Ducks

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