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Michigan State rivalry talk: Good for the state and a headbutt for a headache

EAST LANSING - The annual rivalry between Michigan State and Michigan comes with animosity on both sides.

However, it also leads to both programs closing ranks and trying to prevent providing bulletin board material for the other side.

Michigan State's weekly media availability, as usual, was reduced to coach Mark Dantonio's press conference on Tuesday, followed by one with captains.

No. 24 Michigan State (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) hosts No. 6 Michigan (6-1, 4-0) on Saturday (noon, FOX). Here are notable quotes from Dantonio and players about the rivalry:

"I think it's good for college football .