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The biggest football game in the state of Michigan is back this weekend.
The Michigan Wolverines host the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday night at Michigan Stadium in the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. The in-state rivalry dates back to 1898 with Michigan holding the all-time series record at 73-38-5. It comes into the 2024 edition on a two-game winning streak over the Spartans.
Michigan State’s last win in the rivalry came in the undefeated top-10 matchup in 2021 when Kenneth Walker III ran for five touchdowns in a 37-33 victory. In 2024, both teams sit at 4-3 overall, 2-2 in the Big Ten, and enter the grudge match with both teams unranked for the first time since 2008.
This the first time since 1928 both Michigan and Michigan State enter the game with at least three losses.
Michigan, the defending national champions, has lost two straight after getting handled 21-7 by Illinois coming out of its bye week. On the other side, Michigan State looked rejuvenated coming out of its bye and controlled Iowa from start to finish, winning 32-20.
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These are two entirely new teams than the ones that played last year, with Michigan winning 49-0 en route to a perfect season.
Both teams have new coaches, Jonathan Smith for MSU and Sherrone More for U-M, and new quarterback situations, Aidan Chiles for MSU and a trio for Michigan, most recently Jack Tuttle. Michigan had to replace 13 players drafted to the NFL, integrate an entirely offensive line, and most of all, replace its quarterback, J.J. McCarthy.
Michigan’s chances to repeat as three-time defending Big Ten champions are essentially over just past the season’s midway point.
Michigan prepares to snap the ball against Michigan State during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Oct. 7, 2017 in…
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-10-22 10:09:07
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