G iven the way that Michigan football has played lately and how much rival MSU had improved over the course of the year, this felt like a game that the Wolverines would likely los

Rival Michigan State isn’t exactly dominating teams, but it has been climbing in recent weeks, and both teams entered Saturday’s Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy at 4-3. At the outset of the game, MSU appeared to be dominant, moving the ball with ease ...

Michigan was outgained and lost the time-of-possession battle by more than 14 minutes, but failed to commit a penalty or turnover for the first time since last year’s win at Nebraska. The Wolverines took advantage of their red-zone trips, going three for three inside the 20, including a 64-yard touchdown drive before half.