The storied rivalry between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines is set to continue today as the two teams meet in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The game will take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, with tipoff scheduled for 12 p.m. Eastern time (11 a.m. Central).
As the eighth seed, Ohio State is looking to upset the top-seeded Wolverines. Fans can watch this highly anticipated matchup live on the Big Ten Network. For those who no longer have cable, there are options for streaming the game for free. DIRECTV offers a free trial along with a $40 discount on the first month, while FuboTV also provides a free trial and a $25 discount for new customers. Additionally, the Big Ten Network is available through Sling TV, which offers the 44-channel Sling Blue package along with a sports extra add-on.
The latest odds for the game show Ohio State at +12.5 and Michigan at -12.5 on the spread. The moneyline is set at +575 for Ohio State and -850 for Michigan, with a point total of 154.5 according to DraftKings.
Here are the details for today”s matchup:
- What: NCAA Men”s Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal: Ohio State vs. Michigan
- When: March 13, 2026
- Time: 12 p.m. Eastern (11 a.m. Central)
- Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
- Channel: Big Ten Network
- Best Streaming Options: DIRECTV (free trial and $40 off first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off first month), and Sling TV (half off first month).
The Ohio State Buckeyes come into this game with a record of 21-11 and 13-8 in the Big Ten, while the Michigan Wolverines boast a strong season at 29-2, including 19-1 in the conference. Michigan ranks fifth in the Big Ten for team defense, allowing an average of 69.1 points per game and holding opponents to 38.0 percent shooting. Conversely, Ohio State averages 80.2 points per game, outpacing their opponents by 7.4 points on average.
This contest marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with Michigan winning the last encounter 82-61 on February 8. In that game, Aday Mara led Michigan with 24 points, while Bruce Thornton topped Ohio State”s scoring with 16 points.
Key players to watch include Yaxel Lendeborg, who is averaging 14.7 points with a shooting percentage of 50.8 for Michigan, and Devin Royal, who contributes 13.7 points and 5.5 rebounds for Ohio State. As both teams prepare for this critical matchup, fans are eager to witness another thrilling chapter in this historic rivalry.
