Michigan State entered its showdown with Michigan in Ann Arbor sitting seventh in the Associated Press Poll and fourth in the AMWAY Coaches' Poll.
After coming away with one of the most improbable victories in series history, Michigan State maintained its spots in each poll as it prepares to try to move to 8-0 next weekend when Indiana comes calling.
The Spartans received 1,202 points in the AP Poll and sit 50 points behind No. 6 Clemson as Ohio State, Baylor, Utah, TCU and LSU round out the top five.
After beating Northwestern 40-10 to improve to 7-0, Iowa is up to No.