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Michigan vs Cincinnati
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Michigan Wolverines | 1 | Michigan leads |
 Cincinnati Bearcats | 0 |
Meetings since 2017: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
36-14 Avg score
1 Longest Michigan win run
Biggest Michigan win 36-14 in 2017, a 22-point margin.
Every Michigan vs Cincinnati meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Michigan win | Ann Arbor | 36-14 |
Scores from the Michigan perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2017.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Michigan Wolverines lead the series since 2017, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Michigan and Cincinnati meet.
How to watch Michigan vs Cincinnati
When Michigan and Cincinnati are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Michigan radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Michigan vs Cincinnati time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Michigan this season
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Michigan vs Cincinnati: the essentials
Michigan Wolverines vs Cincinnati Bearcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Big 12 (Power 4). Michigan Wolverines lead the series since 2017, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Michigan vs Cincinnati head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Michigan Wolverines team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Cincinnati against the whole conference, see Cincinnati vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Michigan and Cincinnati?
Michigan Wolverines lead the series since 2017, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Michigan vs Cincinnati?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Michigan and Cincinnati in the same conference?
No. Michigan plays in the Big Ten. Cincinnati plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.