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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 12

Michigan State stuns Michigan 15-6, and Oregon trades jabs with Whittingham

Plus, Michigan bounces back against Marquette and Medicare Advantage plans shrink in Washtenaw County.

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Michigan State beat Michigan 15-⁠6 and took the Paul Bunyan trophy back to East Lansing

Michigan State beat Michigan on points, yards and turnovers

15Points6
298Total yards192
0Turnovers4

Sources: Michigan State Spartans On SI, mlive

If you skipped the Big House on Saturday, you missed a stunner. Michigan State beat Michigan 15-6 and brought the back to East Lansing for the first time since 2021. It also ended the Spartans' six-game losing streak and a four-game skid against the Wolverines.

The defense did the heavy lifting. Michigan State won the turnover battle 4-0 and came 95 seconds shy of blanking the Wolverines for the first time since 1967. The offense held the ball for 38:07.

  • Spartans: 3-6 overall, 1-5 Big Ten
  • Michigan: 5-4 overall, 2-4 Big Ten
  • After Washington: Oregon, then Rutgers

It was Pat Fitzgerald's first Big Ten win at Michigan State, and it keeps a bowl in sight. The Spartans have to win all three remaining games, starting Saturday at home against Washington. Fitzgerald said that could "create an extra month with our seniors."

Michigan State needs three more wins to reach a bowl

3Michigan State's wins so far

Sources: Detroit Sports Nation, mlive

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Michigan State's wins so far3
Wins needed for a bowl6

Football

Oregon's Dan Lanning fires back at Michigan's Kyle Whittingham over spending before Saturday's game

Michigan's trip to Eugene picked up a side plot. On Monday, coach Kyle Whittingham praised Oregon's Dan Lanning as a recruiter, then said: "It doesn't hurt that you have 50-plus million dollars at your disposal to, in essence, outbid everybody."

Lanning answered Wednesday, calling Whittingham "an unbelievable coach" before adding: "They're spending more of their money right now on their coaches that they're letting go, so maybe it makes it hard to sign players."

The money behind Lanning's jab

$3.1 million
left on Beck's salary for this season
$6.2 million
owed to Beck over the next two seasons
$12.5 million
Bryce Underwood's reported NIL deal with Michigan

Sources: The Michigan Daily, sportingnews.com

Michigan fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck on Sunday and still owes him that money. Oregon has one of the most expensive rosters in the country, and Michigan's roster tops $30 million.

  • Kickoff: Sat., Nov. 14, 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1
  • Oregon's estimated roster spend: $48 million to $54 million
  • Underwood's On3 valuation: $3 million, ranked 33rd nationally

Michigan and Oregon trade shots before Saturday's game

  1. Nov. 8Whittingham fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck.
  2. Nov. 9Whittingham talks Oregon's money on Inside Michigan Football.
  3. Nov. 11Lanning answers Whittingham at his press conference.
  4. Nov. 14Michigan plays at Oregon, 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1.

Sources: The Michigan Daily, sportingnews.com, The Detroit News

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Hoops

Michigan beat Marquette 84-70 at on Wednesday night, bouncing back from Friday's loss to another Big East team. JP Estrella led the Wolverines with 18 points and 8 rebounds as Michigan moved to 2-1. It was Michigan's Military Appreciation Game, and the Wolverines used a long run across both halves. mliveThe WolverineWDIVThe Detroit News

Four Wolverines scored 15 or more points against Marquette

Source: The Wolverine

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JP Estrella18 pts
Elliot Cadeau17 pts
Trey McKenney15 pts
Quinn Costello15 pts

Injuries

Michigan offensive tackle Blake Frazier, who left Saturday's loss to Michigan State with an undisclosed injury, is doubtful for Saturday's game at Oregon. Defensive ends Dom Nichols and John Henry Daley are listed as questionable, as are safety Rod Moore and right guard Brady Norton. Offensive line coach Jim Harding takes over play-calling for the final three games. mliveThe Detroit NewsClickOnDetroit

Medicare

If you're on Medicare Advantage, 18 of 96 plans in Washtenaw County aren't returning in 2027, a 19% drop. If your plan is leaving your area, a plan from a private insurer is an option. WEMU

Cross country

Ann Arbor Pioneer's Natasza Dudek, Keira Von Blon and Sienna Klemmer finished first, second and third at the Lower Peninsula Division 1 final, giving Pioneer a second straight title. Dudek won in 16:26.6. Michigan High School Athletic Association

Playground

Ann Arbor's new Grand Oak Playground was made from a white oak that stood on the site for about 300 years, according to the city. mlive

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Home

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Feral cat update:

“This mama and baby were outside my place starting early September. Mama disappeared for a while and we were able to get the kitten inside. He is now adopted and doing well. Mama came back around for the first time in weeks today looking healthy and with a tipped ear. I would love to know who helped with her spay and…”

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The Wrap

Daily Ann Arbor's Wrap: Want a Saturday plan that doesn't involve a football game? The A2 Studio Tour returns for its second year Sat., Nov. 14, and Sun., Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free and self-guided, and 24 local artists open their private workspaces. We suggest picking three or four studios before you head out.

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  1. Wed., Nov. 11Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck; Oregon is up next
  2. Tues., Nov. 10Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck; Jim Harding steps in
  3. Mon., Nov. 9Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck after loss to MSU
  4. Sun., Nov. 8Michigan State beats Michigan 15-6 at the Big House
  5. Sat., Nov. 7Michigan women stun No. 2 UConn at Crisler Center
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Michigan State stuns Michigan 15-6, and Oregon trades jabs with Whittingham

Plus, Michigan bounces back against Marquette and Medicare Advantage plans shrink in Washtenaw County.

The TLDR

  1. Michigan State beat Michigan 15-6 and took back the Paul Bunyan trophy
  2. Oregon's Lanning answers Whittingham's spending comments before Saturday's game
  3. Would you watch Michigan at Oregon on Saturday? Tell us
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