SportsQuest
All games

Week 7, Sat, Oct 17, Time TBA local

Penn State Nittany Lionsat Michigan Wolverines

Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor. Fly into DTW.

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The matchup

Penn State

3-2

Michigan

3-1

48% to winESPN's model52% to win
Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
Form

Michigan has won 3 of its last 5.

Penn State has won 3 of its last 5.

ESPN's model

ESPN's model gives Michigan a 52 percent chance at home.

Penn State

W45-0 vs MRSHW27-9 @ TEMW55-13 vs BUFFL24-20 vs WISL34-13 @ NU
  • Passing YardsR. Becht, 57/93, 865 YDS, 9 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing YardsJ. Peoples, 37 CAR, 199 YDS, 2 TD
  • Receiving YardsK. Howard, 12 REC, 344 YDS, 2 TD

Michigan

L41-27 vs TEXW13-12 vs WMUW17-10 vs OUW52-17 vs UTEPL20-19 vs IOWA
  • Passing YardsB. Underwood, 57/92, 780 YDS, 5 TD, 2 INT
  • Rushing YardsJ. Marshall, 45 CAR, 194 YDS, 2 TD
  • Receiving YardsJ. Buchanan, 20 REC, 396 YDS, 4 TD

Win chances come from ESPN's model.

What we know about Michigan Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

Checked at the source
  • Downtown Ann Arbor. 20 to 25 min. walk or FootballRide. Pubs and restaurants on Main and State; FootballRide shuttles serve downtown and the Michigan Union.
  • Kerrytown. 30 min. walk or FootballRide. Brick streets, the farmers market and Zingerman's Deli, north of downtown.
  • FootballRide hotels. 20 to 30 min. FootballRide shuttle. Shuttles run from many Ann Arbor hotels to Gate 2 for $1.50 each way. Hotel parking may cost extra.

Around the stadium

Checked at the source
Downtown Ann Arbor (Main Street, State Street and Liberty) sits north of the stadium, with pubs, brewpubs and Zingerman's. Main Street downtown stays open on game days.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
DTW Detroit Metro. The AirRide bus, run with the Michigan Flyer, links the airport and Ann Arbor about a dozen times a day; check MichiganFlyer.com for game-day schedule changes.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
FootballRide shuttle to Near Gate 2 next to Crisler. Walk from downtown. Stadium; a vehicle-free zone opens 3 hours before kickoff. AirRide from DTW to Ann Arbor.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
The biggest public option: $65 cashless, entry from Stadium Blvd., State St. or Main St., opening 7 AM for day games and noon for night games. Stay off tees, greens and bunkers. No charcoal or wood grills and no fire pits in U-M lots. Gas is fine, but no flame or heat devices under tents. Keep generators 20 feet from tents and structures and carry a fire extinguisher. Gear stays inside your space and off roadways. Spaces are first come, first served and can't be saved. No glass and no branded tents. Brown Lot sells RV spots for $200 on game day only, from 7 AM for day games or noon for night games. No overnight parking in any U-M lot. Pioneer High School no longer takes RVs. Flags and signs can fly up to 20 feet high and must stay inside your space.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: No bags of any kind, including purses, backpacks, fanny packs and clear bags. One medical or childcare bag is allowed after inspection at Gate 3 or Gate 9 West.
  • Bag check: Bag Check is inside the southeast entrance of Crisler Center off Stadium Way. Claim items within 45 minutes after the game.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
Guided tours of the Big House run on weekdays for a fee. Book at least two weeks ahead through the Special Events Office (734-764-4599, [email protected]). No walk-in tours.

After the final whistle

Checked at the source
After the game Main Street/Ann Arbor-Saline Road runs one way south to I-94, with stop-and-go signals for crossing fans. FootballRide return shuttles leave from Stadium Blvd for about an hour after the game. All lots must be empty within two hours.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Don't bring any bag, not even a clear one: Michigan Stadium bans all bags except medical and childcare bags.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • Ashley's

    338 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

    Restaurant and pub on State Street by central campus.

    Away fans: campus pub; hours shift for big sporting events.

  • Conor O'Neill's

    318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

    Downtown Ann Arbor's Irish pub, named best Irish pub in Michigan by Yahoo and Delish in 2020.

    Away fans: downtown Irish pub that welcomes everyone.

  • Grizzly Peak Brewing Company

    120 W Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI

    Downtown brewpub with house beers and a full kitchen.

    Away fans: brewpub for groups; reservations taken.

  • Old Town Tavern

    122 W. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI

    Open since 1972 and first a blue-collar bar that opened at 6 AM for factory night shifts, now one of downtown's best-loved townie bars.

    Away fans: classic townie bar.

Sidequests in Ann Arbor

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Eat75 points

    Sandwich at Zingerman's Deli

    This is the flagship of Ann Arbor's food empire. Find it on the brick streets of Kerrytown.

    $$. The day before

  2. Landmark40 points

    Walk the Diag

    This is the oldest part of Michigan's campus. Paths cross here, which is how it got its name.

    Free. The day before

  3. Photo25 points

    Michigan Theater

    This landmark theater sits on Liberty Street downtown.

    Free. The day before

  4. Outing40 points

    Ann Arbor Farmers Market in Kerrytown

    This market has run since 1919. It sits right in the middle of Kerrytown's brick streets.

    Free. 6 hours before kickoff

  5. Tailgate75 points

    Tailgate at the U-M Golf Course

    This is the biggest public tailgate lot by the stadium. It costs $65, and they take cards only.

    $$. 5 hours before kickoff

  6. Ritual75 points

    Michigan Marching Band march to the Big House

    The band marches to the stadium before kickoff. Hoover Street closes 90 minutes out to clear the way.

    Free. 1 hour 30 minutes before kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Michigan Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

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Bowl1 to 44Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.