Michigan gave the defending national champs and No. 1 team in the country all it could handle. The Wolverines lost to top-ranked UConn 82-79 Friday night at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, despite 29 points from sophomore Syla Swords.

The No. 6 Michigan Wolverines face the top-ranked UConn Huskies on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Azzi Fudd scored 31 points and Sarah Strong added 16 points and 20 rebounds to lead No. 1 UConn to a 72-69 victory over sixth-ranked Michigan on Friday night in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase.

Blake Montgomery and Tyson Dyck finished with one goal and one assist for the Badgers in a 5-4 road victory over No. 1 Michigan State on Nov. 21.

No. 7 Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey and top-ranked Michigan State are looking to solidify their spot atop the Big Ten standings

A fourth-quarter takeover from Azzi Fudd powered the No. 1 UConn women’s basketball team to a 72-69 win over No. 6 Michigan on Friday

Azzi Fudd sank seven 3-pointers and scored 21 points as No. 1 UConn held on for a 72-69 win over No. 6 Michigan in the Hall of Fame Women's Showcase on Friday in Uncasville, Conn. Sarah Strong added 16 points,

USC-Oregon is a pivotal matchup Saturday in Eugene, while Michigan's narrow win over Northwestern last week kept the Wolverines in the playoff conversation. USC's rain-soaked win over Iowa was effectively a playoff elimination game for the Trojans, and similar stakes accompany their Week 13 clash with the Ducks.

Michigan is set to revive a meaningful road look at Maryland, adding intrigue to its final true road game of the season.

The Spartans come into this road tilt in the midst of a seven-game losing streak and in search of their first Big Ten win of the season. Michigan State last won in mid-September, and is currently 3-7 overall and 0-7 in Big Ten play.