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Game Preview: Michigan Wolverines versus Michigan State Spartans

This game doesn’t need much of an introduction, but the 2021 battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy seems to carry a little bit more significance on a national level, as the result of the game will have a direct impact on the Big Ten East race, and even the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings. The 7-0 Michigan Wolverines visit East Lansing on Saturday at noon (12:05 p.m. Eastern time) to compete against the 7-0 Michigan State Spartans. Both teams are ranked inside the Associated Press top-10, as Michigan boasts a No. 6 ranking and Michigan State enters the game ranked No.