This is the biggest contest in the Michigan State vs Michigan series and the Spartans are underdogs heading into Saturday’s contest. For the first time in three-plus years, Michigan State isn’t favored to win the in-state rivalry.
Each week, our writers predict what the score of each game will be and what they believe will transpire between the two teams.
Think our writers are drinking the Michigan Kool-Aid? Think again.
Connor Muldowney: The Wolverines are the best team the Spartans have faced this year — yes, including Oregon. However, Michigan has yet to face a team like Michigan State as well, failing to compete against an offense ranked in the top 60 in yards per game.