After a poor showing against Texas last week, the Wolverines have to build back their confidence. It is the first meeting between Michigan and Arkansas State, whose head coach is Saugatuck, Michigan native Butch Jones. Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada, who is 5-for-5 in field goals this season, will be facing his former team.

As Michigan football gets set for kickoff against Arkansas State today, the team are honoring Harden's memory with head coach Sherrone Moore and several players wearing blue T-shirts displaying a maize letter 'G' on the chest. The Wolverines have also added a decal to the back of the iconic winged helmet in honor of Harden.

Michigan State (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) dominated from start to finish for a 40-0 win at home on Saturday against Prairie View A&M (1-2), an FCS program. It was the first double-digit victory for the Spartans since a Week 2 win last season against Richmond, also an FCS school, and their first shutout win since Week 2 in 2022 against Akron.

The Spartans were dominant in every facet, but picked up another critical injury in their 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M.