Live updates, score and highlights from No. 24 Michigan Football's game vs. Michigan State, as the Wolverines and Spartans renew their rivalry.

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The biggest game of the Michigan State football season is here. On Saturday night, the Spartans will take on No. 25 Michigan and try and regain possession of the Paul Bunyan Trophy for the first time since 2021.

It's Week 9, and the maize and blue are set for their first rivalry game of the year.

A pair of in-state Big Ten rivals share the field on Saturday, Oct. 25 for their yearly meeting as the No. 25 Michigan Wolverines visit the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich.

Here are MLive’s score predictions: Michigan has the edge on the ground and on defense, giving the Wolverines a clear advantage Saturday in East Lansing. Bryce Underwood and Michigan should have no issue moving the football; limiting turnovers and silly mistakes will be critical.

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The Paul Bunyan Statue is on the line on Saturday night as No. 25 Michigan faces Michigan State. See how to watch this game for free.