In an up-for-grabs matchup at the Big House against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday night, MSU football ended up in the losing column for the third straight time against its most heated rival.

Looking at the stats alone, Michigan State seemed to get the better of Michigan for much of Saturday night’s game. The Wolverines made the most of their opportunities, though, and held at the end to pick up the win for the third straight year.

Michigan State's loss to Michigan was a tough one. The Spartans had good performances and poor performances. Who/what stood out? Why?

Michigan beat Michigan State football 24-17 the 2024 edition of the rivalry. Check out the recap and highlights.

No Michigan football first-year head coach had beaten its in-state rival, MSU, in the first try since 1948. But head coach Sherrone Moore found a way, even when going into the game it felt dire, and it felt even more so early in the game.

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith got his first taste of the Spartans' rivalry with the Michigan Wolverines. There is no question that Michigan has a much mor