The Michigan/Michigan State game is one of college football’s most intense rivalries, with state bragging rights and the Paul Bunyan Trophy on the line every year. In 2021, though, the stakes are even higher as both teams enter the contest in East Lansing with 7-0 records and top-eight rankings nationally in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll. This is also a chance for both teams to make a statement on a national level against a top-tier opponent.
With all of that in mind, let’s get some more perspective on the Wolverines by learning what the team is all about from Trevor Woods, lead football writer and editor at Maize n Brew — SB Nation’s site for all things University of Michigan athletics, and a truly well-run website.