Everyone knows how Michigan’s only in-state rivalry has gone over the past decade. Though the Wolverines have a .650 all-time winning percentage against Michigan State, the Spartans have taken eight of the last 10 in a fairly lopsided twist of fate. Most games have been winnable by either team, especially recently, but the outcomes have been painful more often than not.
The narratives surrounding head coach Jim Harbaugh almost always revolve around his dismal record against Michigan’s top rivals, and it can be hard to argue against them. While Michigan could easily be 3-0 against State in the past three seasons, the simple reality is that they are not.