It’s rivalry week in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines are heading up the road to face the Michigan State Spartans in a game of firsts.
This is the first game between the rivals that will feature alcohol sales and the first to be held at night. A combination local security and police are publicly stating they are monitoring.
Beyond that, this game features two programs currently heading in different directions. Michigan is ranked number 2 in the country and Michigan State….well is not.
Pride is on the line for the Spartans in this game, and if history is any guide, when there is a large disparity in the programs’ expectations the Spartans have at times played spoiler.