Michigan was emphatic in every way on Saturday in East Lansing. The Wolverines left no doubt about their intentions – and a 21-7 dominating victory over Michigan State might have even suggested that they consider Michigan State a rival after all.
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Both coaches approach the rivalry matchup in their own way and, regardless of records, it will always be a big week in the state of Michigan.
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In hindsight, as Javon Ringer looks back, there were signs on Oct. 25, 2008, that something was about to turn in Michigan State’s football rivalry with Michigan. In the locker room after the Spartans’ 35-21 win — their first over the Wolverines in seven years and first in Ann Arbor since 1990 — the celebration became a directive.
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All-time college greats. Future NFL stars. Unforgettable plays. Frantic finishes. The Michigan-Michigan State series has had it all through the years.
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The Paul Bunyan Trophy, which has called East Lansing its rightful home for eight of the past ten seasons, is once again up for grabs. Mark Dantonio and his program are quite familiar with and fond of this trophy. In fact, Dantonio has downright dominated the series against (regular) Michigan. Just how dominant has he been? Let’s take a look at his numbers against the school from Ann Arbor and see how he has fared.
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Michigan State saved its season with an upset win at Penn State last week. Now it’s rivalry week, and there is no time for a letdown. No need to hype it up anymore because this game will be used as rivalry fodder for the winner for the next year.
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This is the first year, I believe, that Michigan State’s football team can lose to Michigan without eating crow. That’s not to say losing wouldn’t crush the Spartans or sting their fans, or preclude an uncouth Wolverine from rubbing it in at the water cooler on Monday. But, by and large, the Spartans have finally won themselves out of the perpetual argument that their control of this rivalry is a fluke.
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Mark Dantonio’s first taste of the rivalry between Michigan State and Michigan came more than two decades ago. It was 1995 and he was in his first season as the Spartans’ secondary coach under Nick Saban when they upset No. 7 Michigan on a cold early-November day in East Lansing. That planted the seed.
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If you’re looking for an explanation as to why MSU wins its share of big games and U-M does not, it’s because of plays like Bachie’s, or Felton Davis’. The one where the Spartans’ senior receiver stretched out to haul in a 31-yard catch that set up the game-winning touchdown. At U-M, those plays have too often gone the other way.
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First came this following Dantonio being asked if he felt it was a slight that Michigan State was going to the Holiday Bowl while Michigan was going to the Outback Bowl:
#Spartans Dantonio when asked if it was a slight that they are going to the Holiday Bowl & the #Wolverines going to the Outback Bowl, watch full presser on https://t.co/Uw8WyMbiPC pic.twitter.com/UYcpBeQRGy
— Sky Kerstein (@SkyKersteinFox2) December 3, 2017
Harbaugh responded with this tweet:
Saw Coach D comments on continuing to "focus" on how "he" can beat Michigan. Congrats on turning around a 3-9 team, plagued with off field issues. Good for BIG to have him back.
— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) December 4, 2017
Dantonio followed with:
For all Spartans, “it’s not over, it’ll never be over, it’s just getting started” #SpartansWill
— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) December 4, 2017
Which, of course, references this:
Through wind and rain, MSU knocked off No. 7 Michigan 14-10 to move to 3-1 on the season.
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Couch: 3 quick takes from Michigan State’s 14-10 win over Michigan Lansing State Journal
Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on the Spartans’ 14-10 win over the Wolverines Saturday night in Ann Arbor.
How it happened: MSU upsets rival Michigan 14-10 Spartan Tailgate
Michigan State didn’t pick up a first down in the second half until there were less than three minutes remaining and totaled 66 yards of offense in the final 30 minutes Saturday at Michigan Stadium. Thanks to a dominant defense that forced five turnovers and allowed scores on only the drives of each half, that was all the Spartans needed in a 14-10 upset win over No. 7 Michigan in the first ever night game between the two in-state rivals.
Michigan State upsets Michigan after huge third-down conversion Land of 10
Michigan State didn’t score on its final drive against Michigan, but thanks to a crucial third-down conversion, the Spartans didn’t need to. They emerged with a 14-10 win over the No. 7 Wolverines in the Big Ten’s first big upset of 2017.
Michigan State emerges from rain with upset win over Michigan, 14-10 Detroit Free Press
In sometimes-monsoon conditions, Michigan State brought the storm to No. 7 Michigan. And survived one. And a bobbled snap once again provided the Spartans with a memorable play. Facing third-and-3 with 2:13 to play, Brian Lewerke dropped a shotgun snap, picked it up off the turf and took off to his left. The sophomore quarterback dove, rolling over center Brian Allen and Michigan’s James Hudson. It was just MSU’s second first down of the second half. But it was enough to snatch a second straight win at Michigan Stadium.
Michigan State Scores 14-10 Upset over Michigan in Rain-Soaked Big Ten Battle Bleacher Report
The offensive woes continued for Michigan in a 14-10 defeat against Big Ten rivals Michigan State on a rain-soaked field at Michigan Stadium on Saturday night.
Michigan State breaks the Big House’s heart again ESPN
When the skies opened up, Michigan took to the air. It cost the Wolverines another loss to in-state rival Michigan State and perhaps a shot at oh, so much more.
Michigan St beats No. 7 Michigan 14-10, 8th time in 10 games ABC News
Brian Lewerke ran for a touchdown and threw for a score in the first half and Michigan State held on to beat No. 7 Michigan 14-10 on Saturday night. The Wolverines had the ball with a chance to drive for a go-ahead TD, but a heave from the Spartans 37 as time expired hit the turf near the goal line. “Can’t say enough about our defense,” Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said. “We did it the hard way, right down to the last second.”
Spartans upset is Jim Harbaugh’s latest rivalry loss CBS Sports
Think of the second-half deluge that hit The Big House as tears: big, giant, unrelenting tears. That’s one analogy after Michigan State’s 14-10 upset win over No. 7 Michigan in the Big House. Sure, a second-half deluge was a factor. But either way, the Spartans were the better team getting two first-half touchdowns and holding on before more than 112,000.
Michigan State upsets rival No. 7 Michigan in soggy Ann Arbor Dr. Saturday
It was ugly — really ugly — but Michigan State got it done. The Spartans, out to prove 2016’s 3-9 record was an aberration, strolled into Ann Arbor on Saturday night, jumped out to a 14-3 halftime lead, withstood a torrential downpour and emerged with a 14-10 victory over arch rival Michigan.
Michigan State stuns No. 7 Michigan, stays unbeaten in Big Ten MLive
That declaration from Mark Dantonio that 2016 was just an anomaly is beginning to ring true. His Michigan State football team walked into the Big House on Saturday and stripped Michigan of its undefeated record, beating the No. 7-ranked Wolverines 14-10.
Spartans show grit, toughness vs. Michigan Spartan Avenue
Sometimes little brother is just better. That was the case on Saturday night as Michigan State football marched into Ann Arbor and came away with a huge win over the Wolverines.
Spartans ‘rise up,’ drop Wolverines at the Big House Detroit News
When Michigan’s final desperation heave hit the turf at Michigan Stadium on Saturday night, it was hard to describe the celebration for the players from Michigan State. The Spartans had just finished off the upset of No. 7 Michigan, beating the Wolverines, 14-10, to win for the eighth time in the last 10 meetings and improve Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio’s record in the rivalry to 8-3. The Paul Bunyan Trophy was headed back to East Lansing after one year away.
Three takeaways from Michigan State football’s upset win over Michigan Detroit Free Press
Free Press sports writer Shawn Windsor gives his takeaways from the Spartans’ 14-10 win over the No. 7 Wolverines on Saturday night in Ann Arbor
MSU defense forces five turnovers, defeats Michigan in rainstorm Impact Sports
“I told my football team that every player who comes here to dreams big,” said MSU coach Mark Dantonio at the post game press conference. “And I’m no different from that. You know, I’m going to dream big. We’ve been in the Playoff, we’ve won three Big Ten Championships and we’ve beaten our rivals. so we’ve fallen down in other areas, but we’re always going to try and rise up.”
Michigan State talking points: Five takeaways and plenty of rain in win over Michigan MLive
Here are five things Michigan State fans are talking about after the Spartans’ 14-10 win over Michigan
Instant analysis: Michigan State 14, Michigan 10 MLive
Watch MLive college football writers Aaron McMann and Matt Wenzel break down Michigan State’s 14-10 win over Michigan on Saturday night in Ann Arbor.
Reactions: Michigan State fans celebrate win over Michigan online Detroit Free Press
Win or lose, you knew there was a lot of reaction coming after the Michigan State-Michigan game. As fate would have it, the Spartans pulled out a soggy 14-10 win in Ann Arbor on Saturday. To the victor goes the spoils. In this case, it’s the Paul Bunyan Trophy and bragging rights.
MSU Beats No. 7 MICHIGAN, 14-10, For Eigth Time in 10 Games MSUSpartans.com
Mark Dantonio has done what seemed improbable a decade ago and in the previous century, figuring out a way to help Michigan State have its way with Michigan on a consistent basis. Brian Lewerke ran for a touchdown and threw for a score in the first half and the Spartans held on to beat the seventh-ranked Wolverines 14-10 on Saturday night. Michigan State (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten) has beaten Michigan eight times in a 10-year stretch for the first time in a series that dates to 1898.
Michigan State keeps it simple, plays through downpour to beat Michigan MLive
When the dark clouds rolled in and rain started coming down in sheets, Michigan State knew what to do. The Spartans had studied the weather forecast before their Saturday night game against Michigan, and knew that they would likely spend most of the second half playing through a hard rain and wind.
Michigan State makes ‘statement’ in upset of No. 7 Michigan MLive
Michigan quarterback John O’Korn’s pass attempt into the end zone fell incomplete and the clock read triple zeroes. “Wow, look at that,” Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio recalled with a smile of his reaction at the time. Yes, look at that. Final score: Michigan State 14, Michigan 10.
Michigan State football’s ‘white storm’ leaves Michigan all wet, 14-10 Detroit Free Press
In sometimes monsoon-like conditions, Michigan State brought the storm to No. 7 Michigan. And survived one. A bobbled snap once again provided the Spartans with a memorable play and a rivalry surprise. And the hope for bigger things down the road.
Takeaways set the tone for Spartans in victory Detroit News
Michigan State’s defense came into Saturday’s game against Michigan with a goal of creating turnovers. The Spartans did that and then some, forcing five turnovers as Michigan State beat Michigan, 14-10, at Michigan Stadium to win for the eighth time in the last 10 years and bring the Paul Bunyan Trophy home.
Michigan State report card: Defense dominates, offense plays smart Detroit Free Press
Chris Solari rates the Spartans on a scale of 1 to 10 after their 14-10 win at No. 7 Michigan.
Overheard outside the Michigan State locker room: Mike Hart motivation and the white storm MLive
Michigan State upset No. 7 Michigan 14-10 on Saturday night in Ann Arbor. Here are some notable quotes from the Spartans following the victory
Niyo: MSU looks like same old Spartans in upset Detroit News
Never a doubt, right? Not exactly. But for Michigan State, a program that for much of the last year seemed to have lost its way, there was something comfortably familiar about the way Saturday’s rivalry showdown with Michigan ended.
Brian Lewerke scores biggest win of his life in upset against Michigan MLive
Brian Lewerke left his debut in the rivalry against Michigan last year with a broken leg. Given a second chance at the Wolverines, the redshirt sophomore quarterback departed Ann Arbor with a few bumps and bruises but, more importantly, a win.
Even with no LJ Scott, Michigan State wins all-important rushing battle vs. Michigan MLive
Michigan State came to Michigan Stadium after its worst rushing performance of the season: 88 yards on 40 carries against Iowa. It decided shortly before the game that it’s leading running back, LJ Scott, was too hurt to play.
It’s time to stop doubting Mark Dantonio Detroit Free Press
It’s all so clear now, after Saturday night in the rain, when Michigan State rolled into Ann Arbor and reminded everyone why they’ve owned this rivalry for the better part of a decade. Or it least it should be, and maybe should have been, if we’d actually been paying attention to what Mark Dantonio’s built in East Lansing.
Overheard: What Michigan State football said after beating Michigan Detroit Free Press
Here’s what Michigan State players and coaches had to say about their 14-10 upset win over No. 7 Michigan at Michigan Stadium
Michigan State outgains Michigan in rushing yards – hence, wins game Detroit Free Press
History repeated itself once again during Michigan State’s 14-10 upset win over No. 7 Michigan on Saturday night. For the 43rd time in the last 48 games of the rivalry, the team that ran the ball better won the game. Even without tailback LJ Scott, who was sidelined according to MSU coach Mark Dantonio — but could have played if need-be, the Spartans out-rushed the Wolverines, 158-102.
Michigan State issues statement to college football world in win over No. 7 Michigan: ‘A storm is brewing’ Land of 10
When the rain began to fall, it fell hard. Drops the size of marbles pelted Michigan Stadium and those inside it. Michigan State linebacker Andrew Dowell didn’t seem to care. Neither did his teammates. To them, it had been storming since the team buses arrived the night before. “We talked about it in the locker room,” Dowell said. “A storm is brewing. We were going to be the storm. We were going to be the white storm. We had our all-white uniforms on [Saturday]. We were gonna get after it, and we got after the guys and made it happen.”
Michigan State will travel to Ann Arbor Saturday night to face archrival Michigan. Lately, it seems like the battle for Paul Bunyan is one of those games that doesn’t look very close on paper, but is. Last year, Michigan was a 21-point favorite over the Spartans but only won by nine. In 2015, Michigan was a 6.5-point favorite but lost by four.
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This rivalry is real and intense. The Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines are not fond of each other and this game should be a hard-hitting, classic Big Ten matchup. Regular Michigan fans are confident that their team will pick up the win this week, and the Wolverines are heavy favorites. However, I am under the impression that this game will be closer than most think.
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Detroit News staff writer Matt Charboneau breaks down what the Spartans have to do against the Wolverines in order to prevail Saturday at Michigan Stadium (7:30, ABC/760,950).
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Full disclosure: I’m not objective. Fact: human beings are not objective. Issue: people across our land – particularly those who write, report, and speak about “things” – go to great lengths to claim they are objective. They are not.
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