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March 8, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State forward Charlie Cerrato (15) scores a penalty goal against Michigan Wolverines goalie Logan Stein (1) during the third period at Yost Ice Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images | Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images After easily dispatching Minnesota 6-2 on Wednesday, Penn State will hit the road to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan in the Big Ten semifinal today. The Wolverines are No.

1 in the NPI and won the regular season series 2-1-1. Penn State beat Michigan on the road twice last March in the first round of the Big Ten tournament to secure their spot in the NCAA Tournament and eliminate Michigan. Do the Nittany Lions have more of that road magic in them?

How to Watch Who: Michigan Wolverines NPI Ranking (PSU): 1 (10) When: Saturday, March 14 Where: Yost Ice Arena, Ann Arbor, MI Time: 5pm TV: Big Ten Network Radio: Penn State Sports Network Projected Lineup Matt DiMarsico-Charlie Cerrato-JJ Wiebusch Gavin McKenna-Reese Laubach-Aiden Fink Shea Van Olm-Luke Misa-Ben Schoen Lev Katzin-Nic Chin-DeGraves-Braedon Ford Jackson Smith-Jarod Crespo Cade Christenson-Nolan Collins Carter Schade-Mac Gadowsky Josh Fleming Kevin Reidler Opponent Preview Michigan comes in with a record of 27-7-1 and finished just two points behind Michigan State for the Big Ten regular season title. The Wolverines easily beat Notre Dame 6-1 in the first round of the conference tournament on Wednesday night. The Wolverines boast eight double-digit goal scorers, the most in the NCAA.

Will Horcoff’s 23 goals is tied for the most among Big Ten skaters with Michigan State’s Porter Martone and Minnesota’s Brodie Ziemer. The high-flying offense averages 4. 5 goals per game and scored at least six goals twice in the four regular season meetings against Penn State.