Game Thread: Michigan Football vs Michigan State

Michigan Football returns to The Big House tonight for its annual rivalry showdown against Michigan State, with the Wolverines looking to build on last weekend’s victory over Rutgers and extend their winning streak against the Spartans to five games.

Michigan enters the contest following a 28-21 victory over Rutgers, highlighted by an encouraging performance from freshman quarterback Tommy Carr. In his second career start, Carr completed 22-of-27 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown while adding two rushing scores, including the game-winner in the fourth quarter.

Michigan State, meanwhile, enters this matchup searching for its first conference victory under head coach Pat Fitzgerald. The…