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Michigan State beats Michigan 15-6 at the Big House and takes back the Paul Bunyan Trophy

If you stayed up for it, here's the result: Michigan State beat Michigan 15-6 at the Big House on Saturday night. The Spartans (3-6, 1-5 Big Ten) ended a six-game losing streak and a four-game skid in the rivalry.

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Boyd and the Spartan defense decided it

5 of 5
field goals made by Liam Boyd
4
turnovers forced by Michigan State
5
sacks by Michigan State's defense
86
rushing yards for Brandon Tullis, a career high

Sources: WILX, WLNS 6 News, NBC Sports

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  1. The Detroit News2 hours ago

    Jordan Hall, MSU seniors finally get a ‘sentimental’ win over Michigan

    Injured senior linebacker Jordan Hall was the first MSU player to get Paul Bunyan after the Spartans' 15-6 win over Michigan.

  2. mlive3 hours ago

    ‘Never, ever forget’: Michigan State cherishes upset at Michigan to snap skid

    The Spartans snapped a six-game losing streak while also beating the Wolverines for the first time since 2021.

  3. The State News3 hours ago

    Paul Bunyan back to East Lansing for first time in 5 years

    Michigan State football defeated rival Michigan for its first Big Ten win of the Pat Fitzgerald era. The Spartans settled for five consecutive field goals and held the Wolverines to just one touchdown, winning the game 15-6.

  4. The Detroit News3 hours ago

    Liam Boyd's big boot brings Paul Bunyan back to Michigan State

    Liam Boyd, a fifth-year senior kicker, made five field goals for the second time this season. But this time, against a top rival, was much better.

  5. mlive3 hours ago

    Overheard outside Michigan’s locker room: Three steps back and no positives

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  6. mlive4 hours ago

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    Michigan State safety Nikai Martinez dedicates rivalry win to late cousin

    Nikai Martinez helped Michigan State beat Michigan 15-6 on the same day his cousin Antrevion Robinson was laid to rest in Florida.

  8. mlive4 hours ago

    PHOTOS: Michigan State nearly shuts out Michigan at the Big House

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  9. WJR-AM4 hours ago

    Michigan State Upset Rivalry Win Ends Losing Streak

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Daily Ann Arborto me · Sun., Nov. 86:00 a.m.

Michigan State beats Michigan 15-6 at the Big House

Plus, Michigan's offense hits a low and Ann Arbor Pioneer wins another state cross country title.

The TLDR

  1. Michigan State beats Michigan 15-6 and takes back Paul Bunyan
  2. Michigan's offense stalls, and the bowl math gets tougher
  3. Ann Arbor Pioneer girls win a second straight D1 cross country title
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