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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Michigan hosts MSU Saturday night, and Ann Arbor passes Proposals A-D

Plus, Michigan hosts Michigan State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday night.

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Michigan FootballTop story

Michigan hosts Michigan State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday night

Michigan comes in 5-⁠3 and Michigan State comes in 2-⁠6

5Wins2
3Losses6
2Conference wins0
3Conference losses4

Sources: GBMWolverine, On3 Pros

Michigan hosts Michigan State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday night. GBMWolverine lists NBC for TV, while On3 lists Peacock, so we'd check both before you settle in.

The Wolverines are 5-3 after escaping Rutgers 28-21, a game in which QB Tommy Carr earned his first win as a starter. The Spartans need to win out to keep bowl hopes alive. Michigan needs to win out for a chance at the College Football Playoff.

  • Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Sat., Nov. 7
  • Odds: Michigan -13.5 spread, -650 moneyline (DraftKings)
  • Forecast: low of 35 to 38 degrees, 10% chance of rain at 7 p.m.
  • Last meeting: Michigan won 31-20 on Oct. 25, 2025

Polymarket traders give Michigan an 82% chance to win

82%Michigan's chance to win, per Polymarket traders

Source: On3 Pros

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Michigan's chance to win, per Polymarket traders82%

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News Notes

Election

Ann Arbor voters approved city ballot proposals A, B, C and D, according to unofficial results from the Washtenaw County Clerk's Office as of 2:29 a.m. Wednesday. , the street, bridge and sidewalk repair tax, passed with 68.7% in favor and renews the 2.125-mill rate until 2032. The Michigan Daily

Proposal A passed with 68.7% of the vote

Source: The Michigan Daily

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In favor68.7%68.7%
Against31.3%31.3%

Library board

Three of the seven seats on the Ann Arbor District Library's governing board were up for grabs. mlive has posted the vote results. mlive

Carbon offsets

If you have views on carbon offsets, the city has launched a survey and wants answers by Nov. 20. The asks you to weigh in on nine carbon offset projects from around the world, and OSI Director Missy Stults says it's to get an idea of what Ann Arbor residents prefer. WEMU

New digs

Shawarma Shop & Bakery has opened in a 2,200-square-foot space at 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway Suite 110, up from 1,300 square feet at its former home. The family-run Lebanese restaurant, owned by Bilal and Jenny Choukeir, stays in the Southside neighborhood where it built its following. mliveMetro Times

Pioneer

Ann Arbor Pioneer and Northville are two of the favorites to win the Division 1 girls cross country title at the state finals. Pioneer field hockey player Gabby Haudan is one of four nominees for the Detroit Free Press Girls Athlete of the Week, and voting closes at noon Fri., Nov. 6. The Detroit NewsDetroit Free Press

Home

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Today’s puzzles

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Quoted

You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.

— Jack London

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To whomever found my Unicorn bag, thank you so much for placing it where I could easily find it.

“It was a gift and special.”

— A neighbor, Maplewood

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The Wrap

Julian Lage has spent more than a decade exploring American music, and Saturday, Nov. 7 he brings that guitar to the Michigan Theater alongside Medeski, Roeder, and Wollesen. He's hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation. Football isn't the only show in town Saturday, and that's a nice problem to have.

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Michigan hosts MSU Saturday night, and Ann Arbor passes Proposals A-D

Plus, Michigan hosts Michigan State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday night.

The TLDR

  1. Michigan hosts Michigan State on Saturday night
  2. Ann Arbor voters pass city Proposals A, B, C and D
  3. The city's carbon offsets survey closes Nov. 20
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