East Lansing — To say this week is like any other would be foolish — especially in this state.
On Tuesday, it was Michigan State's turn to try to not create any bulletin board material for the opponent. Michigan succeeded Monday, and Michigan State was just as measured in its comments as the teams prepare for the most-anticipated installment of the rivalry in recent memory.
At Michigan Stadium on Saturday, No. 7 Michigan State takes on No. 12 Michigan, the first time the teams have faced each other while ranked in the top 15 since 2003, when No.