Ann Arbor — Michigan players for the last two weeks talked of nothing but wanting to finally upend Michigan State and celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Trophy.
And now Paul is back in Ann Arbor.
The fourth-ranked Wolverines relied on their most productive scorers, kicker Jake Moody and running back Blake Corum, and a defense that thwarted Michigan State twice on fourth down and added an interception late to win, 29-7, before 111,083 Saturday night under the lights at Michigan Stadium.
Michigan State, which entered this game as three-touchdown underdogs, had won six of the last 10 meetings in the rivalry, including the last two games.