The Paul Bunyan trophy will remain in East Lansing. Spartans running back Kenneth Walker III entered Saturday's game against Michigan as the nation's second-leading rusher.
The Wake Forest transfer did not disappoint in front of 75,005 fans packed inside Spartan Stadium, exploding for a five-touchdown performance to lead the Spartans in a 37-33 victory against the Wolverines.
With the win, the Spartans (8-0) sit atop the Big Ten East and will find themselves in prime discussion for College Football Playoff consideration. Spartans head coach Mel Tucker became the first Michigan State coach to beat Michigan in his first two attempts.