GREEN & WHITE FOOTBALL

Recap: Michigan State vs. Michigan football

Phil Friend
Lansing State Journal
Michigan State Spartans quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) attempts a pass as Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) defends during the second half at Spartan Stadium.

Is this a big game? It is, right?

This evening's Michigan State-Michigan game, the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, seems set up for another roller coaster of a game between these two teams. Time and time again, the Spartans have upset a ranked Michigan team or one that was heavily favored by the Vegas sportsbooks, including the 2011 game in East Lansing and the 2015 battle in Ann Arbor (MSU was actually ranked higher than U-M, but the Wolverines were still a touchdown favorite).

Truth be told, who knows what to expect from this one. Michigan's defense is playing at an other-worldly level while Michigan State's offense is not. But the reversal is also true. This could very well be a 0-0 game at the end of regulation. If so, hopefully a Twitter meme emerges like this one.

We've got plenty of coverage at tonight's game. So follow along with us, won't you, on today's live blog.

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