Michigan and East Carolina football teams will play each other in the season opener on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. It is the first-ever meeting between the programs and will be the first game in the Big House with the new (bigger) scoreboards.

How to watch Michigan vs East Carolina live

Date: Saturday 2 September 2023 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
Location: Michigan Stadium — Ann Arbor, Michigan
Live stream: WATCH NOW

Michigan vs East Carolina prediction, picks

No one on Michigan’s roster was alive the last time the Wolverines won a national championship in 1997, but this could be the year they make a serious run. Michigan has a future star in McCarthy, who Harbaugh compared to NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen earlier this summer. The Wolverines are facing a team rebuilding its offense from the ground up. Don’t be surprised if Michigan’s starters get pulled in the second half. Despite the large spread, Michigan should have no problem covering if it’s going to stack up to its preseason billing. Prediction: Michigan (-36)