OTF Premium Sarkisian says Texas will still play Michigan in 2027 despite scheduling change

[Hank South]

Michigan and Eastern Michigan have changed their previously scheduled 2027 meeting to Sept. 11, leaving the Wolverines' trip to Austin, which had been scheduled for the same date, in flux. 

Steve Sarkisian cleared things up on the SEC teleconference on Wednesday. 

"I know we're playing Michigan," Sark said. "I just don't know exactly when." 

The new college football schedule, starting in 2027, will be moved up by a week, so what we know as Week 0 this year, will be Week 1 next season. This will allow flexibility for date changes. 

So far there's no word on when Michigan's visit to Texas, Part II of the home-and-home that started with the Longhorns visiting Ann Arbor in 2024, will take place. 

[Deep in the heart]

I absolutely love the "spot the ball" type of attitude that Sark has when it comes to the schedule. It shows the confidence he has in his team and that he's willing to play anyone. It just sucks that we can't get rewarded for playing a stronger schedule.

[HonkEm]

So Michigan didn’t cancel - they just double‑booked themselves like a dude who forgot his anniversary.

And all Sark is saying is >>> “Relax, we’re still cooking Michigan. Date TBD, butt‑kicking guaranteed.”

[GoHorns1]

10 minutes ago, HonkEm said:

So Michigan didn’t cancel - they just double‑booked themselves like a dude who forgot his anniversary.

And all Sark is saying is >>> “Relax, we’re still cooking Michigan. Date TBD, butt‑kicking guaranteed.”

As excepted!

[SuperDave0805]

We want the yankees to play us as early as possible so that the heat is a weapon 

[mmdaytontexas]

It seems like UM might become a stick in the spokes if it is moved to a bad open date right before a meeting with a powerhouse or rival. 

[CutaneousHorn]

I say let them out of the contract if they pay the liquidated damages.