Saturday night's Michigan State vs. Michigan game will be the latest installment in the historic rivalry between the in-state foes.
The Battle for Paul Bunyan will take place in Ann Arbor this season. The last time these two faced off in Michigan Stadium, the Wolverines won a snoozefest back in 2022, ending a two-game losing streak against the Spartans. Michigan State is hoping for much better luck this time around with the teams being matched up relatively well.
Michigan State is 4-3 following a big win over Iowa and former Wolverine quarterback Cade McNamara while Michigan is also 4-3 but it's coming off a disappointing loss at Illinois.
The two programs seem to be trending in opposite directions which makes this game that much more interesting. Let's see how Jonathan Smith and Aidan Chiles get introduced to the rivalry.
How to watch Michigan State vs. Michigan
Date: Saturday, Oct. 26
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Ann Arbor, Mich.
Venue: Michigan Stadium
TV: BTN
Live Stream: FOX Sports Go
Odds for Michigan State vs. Michigan
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
Line: Michigan -5
Over/Under: 39
Moneyline: Michigan -198 | Michigan State +164
Injury report for Michigan State vs. Michigan
Injury report via covers.com
Michigan State
QUESTIONABLE: WR Antonio Gates Jr. (undisclosed), CB Chance Rucker (undisclosed), DL Avery Dunn (undisclosed), WR Alante Brown (lower body)
OUT: TE Michael Masunas (shoulder), OL Gavin Broscious (leg), OL Kristian Phillips (lower body), DB Kahlil Majeed (lower body), DB Dillon Tatum (lower body)
Michigan
QUESTIONABLE: TE Marlin Klein (undisclosed), LB Micah Pollard (undisclosed), RB Jordan Marshall (lower body), DB Jaden Mangham (undisclosed), RB Bryson Kuzdzal (undisclosed), RB Leon Franklin (undisclosed), DL Enow Etta (undisclosed), DL Rayshaun Benny (undisclosed), OL Myles Hinton (undisclosed)
OUT: DB Ja'Den McBurrows (undisclosed), DB Rod Moore (knee)
Weather report for Michigan State vs. Michigan
If you're going to the game in Ann Arbor on Saturday night, you better bundle up. The Spartans and Wolverines will see temperatures in the low-50s around kickoff and it'll be in the low-40s or high-30s by the game's end. There shouldn't be any precipitation and winds will be between 2-7 mph.
Series history for Michigan State vs. Michigan
As Michigan fans have probably already told you, the Wolverines have a healthy lead in the all-time series at 73-38-5 but it's been much closer since 1950. Michigan is currently on a two-game winning streak and Michigan State has won 10 of the past 16 matchups. The Spartans are looking to win their third game against the Wolverines since 2020.