Many Michigan State and Michigan football fans felt disrespected when it was announced this week's rivalry showdown would kick off at noon rather than prime time.
ESPN's announcement early Monday afternoon should make both fan bases feel a little better.
ESPN's "College GameDay" has picked East Lansing for Saturday's weekly pregame coverage, marking the show's first trip to Michigan State's campus since 2015. The set will be on Ralph Young Field, just south of Spartan Stadium.
Michigan State also will host Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" show. Fox is carrying the UM-MSU game.
The Spartans and Wolverines, both 7-0 and ranked in the top 10 in both major national polls, are meeting as undefeated teams for the first time since 2010, and the first time with both in the top 10 since 1964.