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    The battle for Paul Bunyan Trophy returns this evening.

    Michigan football hosts Michigan State for the latest interpretation of the intrastate rivalry. Both teams enter the match at 4-3 with the The Wolverines are coming off a loss to Illinois and the The Spartans destroy Iowa.

    They will also be led by two head coaches, Sherrone Moore and Jonathan Smithwho will make his coaching debut in the rivalry. Moore has experience in the rivalry from his time on the Michigan team dating back to 2018, but Smith will be participating in the rivalry for the first time.

    Watch MSU vs. UM Live on Fubo (Free Trial)

    Michigan begins its first losing streak since 2020 after struggling offensively in heavy road losses to Washington and Illinois. The Wolverines have a lingering question to quarterback and didn’t name a starter for the MSU game, while the Spartans found something that worked on offense against Iowa. Aidan Chiles’ effective performance under center led to 32 points with just one turnover.

    The winner of the game will move one win away from bowl eligibility while the loser will fall to .500 and need two wins in the final month to reach the playoffs.

    The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network or Fubo (free trial). Michigan is a 4½-point favorite, according to BetMGM.

    Michigan vs. Michigan State Live Updates, Game Highlights

    Game notes and highlights to come.

    Michigan vs. Michigan State Pregame Notes

    The Wolverines and Spartans meet for the 117th match of the battle for Paul Bunyanwith Michigan holding a sizable lead in the all-time series as well as an active two-game winning streak. MSU last won the rivalry in 2021 and is looking for its first win at Michigan Stadium since 2020.

    Michigan has struggled to put together an offense this year thanks to the lack of passing resulting from the quarterback problem and one of the worst turnover problems in the country. Michigan still found success at times with a run-heavy approach, with the Wolverines ranking in the bottom third of the country in scoring, passing yards and giveaways. Michigan could be without cornerback Will Johnsonwho left the last game early due to a foot injury.

    MSU has significantly improved its defense starting in 2023, limiting teams to 20.86 points per game, and held Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, the nation’s second-leading rusher, in check until a late burst into the end zone after the rules of the match.

    On the other hand, Michigan State’s offense had some issues, particularly with turnovers, but showed the ability to boom or bust. with the Chilis softening last week. The Spartans put together a complete performance last week against Iowa with over 200 yards rushing and passingbut now I have a test against Michigan’s decorated defense and defensive line.

    Michigan time vs. Michigan State today

    • Date: Saturday October 26.
    • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET.
    • Or: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

    What channel is Michigan vs. Michigan State on today?

    Michigan Availability Report vs. State of Michigan

    MSU — Out: TE Michael Masunas (shoulder, season), OL Kristian Phillips (left leg, season), OL Gavin Broscious (lower left leg, season), DB Khalil Majeed (lower body, season), CB Chance Rucker (arm), DB Dillon Tatum (lower body). Questionable: WR Alante Brown (upper body), WR Antonio Gates Jr. (undisclosed), DE Avery Dunn (undisclosed), DB Lejond Cavazos (undisclosed), LB Semaj Bridgeman (undisclosed).

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    Free Press sports editors Tony Garcia and Chris Solari look ahead to the 117th football meeting in the rivalry between Michigan football And Michigan State football.

    Fast facts

    Match : Michigan State (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) at Michigan (4-3, 2-2).

    To start up: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor.

    Television/radio: Big Ten Network; WXYT-FM (97.1), WJR-AM (760).

    Double: Wolverines by 5½.

    Michigan Availability Report vs. State of Michigan

    MSU — Out: TE Michael Masunas (shoulder, season), OL Kristian Phillips (left leg, season), OL Gavin Broscious (lower left leg, season), DB Khalil Majeed (lower body, season), CB Chance Rucker (arm), DB Dillon Tatum (lower body).

    Questionable: WR Alante Brown (upper body), WR Antonio Gates Jr. (undisclosed), DE Avery Dunn (undisclosed), DB Lejond Cavazos (undisclosed), LB Semaj Bridgeman (undisclosed).

    UM — Output: DB Rod Moore (ACL), DB Ja’Den McBurrows (undisclosed).

    Questionable: CB Will Johnson (foot), S Jaden Mangham (undisclosed), LB Micah Pollard (undisclosed), DE Enow Etta (undisclosed), DT Rayshaun Benny (undisclosed), RB Jordan Marshall (lower body), RB Leon Franklin (undisclosed), RB Bryson Kuzdzal (undisclosed), TE Marlin Klein (undisclosed).

    Likely: LT Myles Hinton (upper body).

    Michigan vs. Michigan State prediction, picks

    Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press: A buried primetime showdown on the Big Ten Network will prove TV executives made the wrong decision, as the Spartans and Wolverines live up to their historically heated and intense rivalry with a Big Ten brawl of the highest magnitude. Chiles continues to get pressure and UM comes home enough to disrupt the rhythm early on. But MSU’s vastly improved defense shut down Mullings and the Wolverines’ running game in a low-scoring affair, with Chiles guiding the Spartans into field goal range for enough Jonathan Kim kicks to start a two-game losing streak consecutive against UM. The choice: MSU 20, UM 13.

    Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press: The fact that this game wasn’t a complete runaway for Michigan shows both how far UM has fallen and the step MSU has taken. UM needs to win the turnover and time of possession battle and get the running game to carry it against a strong MSU front. MSU, however, feels like it can win even with a turnover or problem in the running game, with an advantage on special teams and in drive. The choice: MSU 22, UM 19.

    FULL BREAKDOWN: Michigan vs. Michigan State Football Scouting Report, Rivalry State Predictions

    Michigan vs. Michigan State Betting Odds

    Ratings provided by PariMGM.

    • Odds: Michigan by 5½.
    • Money line:Michigan -200, Michigan State +165.
    • Total points plus/minus: 40½ points.

    Michigan State Schedule 2024

    • Week 1: August 31 against Florida Atlantic, (V, 16-10)
    • Week 2: September 7: in Maryland, (W, 27-24)
    • Week 3: September 14 against Prairie View A&M, (V, 40-0)
    • Week 4: September 21 @ Boston College, (L, 23-19)
    • Week 5: September 28 against Ohio State, (L, 38-7)
    • Week 6: October 4 in Oregon, (L 31-10)
    • Week 7: October 12, goodbye
    • Week 8: October 19 against Iowa (W 32-20)
    • Week 9: October 26 in Michigan
    • Week 10: November 2 against Indiana
    • Week 11: November 9, goodbye
    • Week 12: November 16, at Illinois
    • Week 13: November 22 against Purdue
    • Week 14: November 30 against Rutgers

    2024 Michigan Football Schedule

    • Week 1: August 31 against Fresno State (V, 30-10)
    • Week 2: September 7: against Texas (L, 31-12)
    • Week 3: September 14 against Arkansas State (W, 28-18)
    • Week 4: September 21 vs. USC, 3:30 p.m. (W, 27-24)
    • Week 5: September 28 against Minnesota (V, 27-24)
    • Week 6: October 5 in Washington (L, 27-17)
    • Week 7: October 12, goodbye
    • Week 8: October 19 at Illinois (L, 21-7)
    • Week 9: October 26 vs. Michigan State, 7:30 p.m., BTN
    • Week 10: November 2 vs. Oregon, TBD
    • Week 11: November 9 at Indiana, TBD
    • Week 12: November 16, goodbye
    • Week 13: Nov. 23 vs. Northwestern, TBD
    • Week 14: November 30 at Ohio State, 12 p.m., Fox

    Jared Ramsey is a sports journalist for the Detroit Free Press covering the city’s professional teams, the state’s two flagship universities and much more. Follow Jared on @jared_ramsey22and email him at [email protected].

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