Rivalry games are part of what makes college football great and despite all the things that have changed the sport over the years, the rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State endures.
For Michigan, the Spartans are the No. 2 rival. That's just the way it is. Ohio State is Michigan's chief rival on the gridiron, just like MSU is No. 1 on the basketball court, followed by the Buckeyes.
Losing to Michigan State is just about as miserable as losing to Ohio State, and as if Michigan football fans haven't forgotten, there have been some costly defeats in East Lansing over the years.