Michigan State University Athletics
11/8/2026 8:58:00 PM | Football
SERIES / GAME NOTES
• Saturday's game marked the 119th meeting between Michigan State and Michigan . . . the Spartans earned their 11th win in the past 19 games against Michigan, cutting UM's lead to 15-13 in games since 1999, as the Wolverines still lead the all-time series, 75-39-5.
• Saturday's Victory for MSU was the Spartans' first win over the Wolverines since toppling sixth-ranked UM, 37-33, on Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing.
• Since 1953, the winner of the Michigan State-Michigan game has been presented the Paul Bunyan Trophy .