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FootballSunday, November 8

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

The Daily Ann Arbor teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you stayed up for it, here's the result: Michigan State beat Michigan 15-6 at the 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. Michigan fell to 5-4, 2-4.

Michigan State beat Michigan 15-6 in Ann Arbor

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    FinalSaturday night at Michigan Stadium, for the Paul Bunyan Trophy

Sources: WILX, WLNS 6 News, NBC Sports

Kicker Liam Boyd was 5-for-5 on field goals, and the defense forced four turnovers. Running back Brandon Tullis carried 25 times for 86 yards even though MSU's top three running backs were injured entering the game.

“Tonight was the state championship and we went 1-0. That's all that mattered today.”

Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State head coach, after the game
  • Possession: Spartans held the ball for more than 38 minutes
  • Fitzgerald's first Big Ten win as Michigan State head coach
  • Next: host Washington Saturday, 4:15 p.m., Big Ten Network

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

Sources: WILX, NBC Sports, WLNS 6 News

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