Michigan State maintained its spot at No. 1 in the USA Today Coaches Poll for a second straight week, while Michigan jumped to No. 16.
The Spartans (26-3, 14-2 Big Ten) kept their top spot after a lopsided home win over Minnesota on Wednesday, followed by a massive comeback win at Northwestern on Saturday.
If the Spartans win a home game Tuesday against Illinois, they'll clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title. If MSU defeats Illinois and Wisconsin on the road Sunday, it'll win the league outright.
Michigan (22-7, 11-5) jumped to No.