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Wolverines Clash with Struggling Spartans in Rivalry Showdown

10/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Michigan Wolverines will visit Spartan Stadium on October 25 to face the Michigan State Spartans, ranked No. 25 with a 5-2 record.
The Spartans are 3-4, with a four-game losing streak.
Kickoff is at 7:30 PM ET with NBC and Peacock broadcasting the game.
Michigan leads the series 74-38-5 and has won the last three meetings.

History

Historical Context

The Michigan vs. Michigan State football rivalry began in 1898, with Michigan winning the inaugural game 39-0. Since Michigan State joined the Big Ten Conference in 1953, the teams have met annually for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. As of 2023, Michigan leads the series 74-38-5, highlighting the intense competition and tradition in college football within the Big Ten.

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Story summary

The Michigan Wolverines will visit Spartan Stadium on October 25 to face the Michigan State Spartans, ranked No. 25 with a 5-2 record.
The Spartans are 3-4, with a four-game losing streak.
Kickoff is at 7:30 PM ET with NBC and Peacock broadcasting the game.
Michigan leads the series 74-38-5 and has won the last three meetings.

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