The Spartans (3-5, 0-5 Big Ten) lost to the Michigan Wolverines (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten) 31-20 on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan had only a three-point lead entering the third quarter, and one of their two third-quarter touchdown drives came with a controversial penalty that negated a Spartans' turnover.

Michigan was far from perfect, but it was much better than MSU, which remains winless in the Big Ten in Jonathan Smith's second season.

The Paul Bunyan Trophy is staying in Ann Arbor. No. 25 Michigan defeated Michigan State 31-20 on Saturday at Spartan Stadium for its fourth straight win in the rivalry. The game featured several hallmarks of a rivalry matchup: 18 combined penalties for 166 yards,

The Michigan Wolverines will be travelling to East Lansing to take on the Michigan State Spartans in prime time.

Jim Harbaugh, Mark Dantonio and Mel Tucker are long gone from the sidelines, and this rivalry is no longer the toxic mess it was in 2022.

Michigan State's offense is putrid, with back to back three and outs. The Wolverines make them pay on the second go around with a Bryce Underwood rushing touchdown. First quarter is winding down and Michigan has a two score lead.

The Wolverines are back on the road this weekend and Michigan will have to take down Michigan State if it hopes to continue its chase for a College Football Pla

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Michigan stands at 7-2, but the Wolverines haven't found a great rhythm even against weaker opponents in the Big Ten.