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Handing out position grades for Michigan’s 24-17 win over Michigan State

Jacob Singer is a student at the University of Michigan majoring in Political Science. He is a Michigan Football and Basketball Writer for Maize and Brew

The Michigan Wolverines may have been on a skid the previous three weeks, but they came to play on Saturday night, showing the world who owns the in-state rivalry.

Michigan defeated the Michigan State Spartans, 24-17, in what was a back-and-forth affair that could have seen either team come away with the victory. There were miscues, trick plays and big defensive stops. Ultimately, the Wolverines made just enough plays to beat “little brother.