After getting off to a dreadful start, the Wolverines settled in and made enough plays on both sides of the ball to outlast the Spartans in a 24-17 win for the home team. It was Michigan's third consecutive victory over Michigan State, the longest winning streak the Wolverines have enjoyed in this series since winning six in a row from 2002-07.

The Michigan football team picked up a much needed win over in-state rival Michigan State on Saturday, and there was a brief skirmish that broke out after the game. The Wolverines and Spartans don’t like each other,