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Michigan Wolverines Take on Top-Seeded Auburn Tigers in Sweet 16 Showdown
ATLANTA – The fifth-seeded Michigan Wolverines square off against the No. 1 overall seed Auburn Tigers tonight, Saturday, March 29, in a thrilling South Region Sweet 16 clash at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This March Madness matchup tips off at 9:39 p.m. Eastern and promises high-stakes drama, with free streaming options available for fans.

How to Watch for Free
Catch the game live on CBS or explore streaming services offering free trials. DirecTV Stream (5-day trial) and FuboTV (7-day trial, plus $25 off your first month) provide cost-free access for new users. Paramount Plus also streams the game live with a 7-day trial, with plans starting at $7.99/month afterward. For a budget-friendly option, Sling TV offers new subscribers half off their first month.

Michigan’s Resurgence Faces Its Biggest Challenge
Under head coach Dusty May, the Wolverines (27-9) have roared back to prominence. Their explosive 56-point second half toppled Texas A&M 91-79 in the last round. Averaging 78.3 points per game, Michigan’s towering frontcourt duo of Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf—combining for 29 points and 16 rebounds—will need to dominate the paint to upset Auburn. The Tigers (30-5), led by Bruce Pearl, average 83.8 points and cruised past Creighton 82-70 to reach this stage.

Players to Watch
Auburn’s freshman guard Tahaad Pettiford is on fire, fresh off a 23-point outburst against Creighton. Senior forward Johni Broome, a National Player of the Year finalist, anchors the Tigers with 18.4 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 50.9%. Michigan will need more than just inside muscle—containing Auburn’s dynamic backcourt could be the difference.

What’s Next?
The winner advances to the Elite 8 on March 31 to face either No. 2 Michigan State or No. 6 Ole Miss.

Latest Odds (via DraftKings)

• Moneyline: Michigan (+340) | Auburn (-440)
• Spread: Michigan (+8.5) | Auburn (-8.5)
• Over/Under: 154.5

Broadcast Team
Ian Eagle calls the action, joined by analysts Bill Raftery and Grant Hill, with Tracy Wolfson reporting courtside.

Game Details

• What: NCAA Men’s Sweet 16 – Michigan vs. Auburn
• When: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 9:39 p.m. ET
• Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
• Channel: CBS
• Top Streaming Picks: FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Paramount Plus, Sling TV