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Michigan football will beat Michigan State, but it won't be pretty

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio speaks with the media leading up to his team's game against Michigan. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — It was just an understated comment.

Not bold enough to be chalkboard material.

But it was still revealing, the way Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie chose his words when talking about Michigan’s offense.

“Obviously they have got a highly rated quarterback over there and I don't think they have had one past couple years since I've been here,” Bachie said. “There's big talk about him. You know, we are going to prepare for these guys with everything we've got.