Given 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 lose, and that the Spartans could very well regain The Paul Bunyan Trophy. However, there’s a reason why they play the games, and the maize and blue found a way to win, 24-17.

Michigan began the game getting outgained by Michigan State 135-15 in the first quarter. Not only could the Wolverines not gain any yards, but MSU was gashing Michigan on the ground. Somehow, some way,