It's always more fun when the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy comes when both Michigan and Michigan State are in the top 25.

Alas, that is not the situation this week.

Michigan, ranked No. 25, is favored by double digits at Michigan State, which is unranked.

The Spartans have lost four in a row overall and three in a row in this rivalry.

Having said that, weird things can happen in this game, so you just never know. But fans can hope for a competitive contest.

Follow along here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Dana Wakiji as Michigan and Michigan State battle at Spartan Stadium.

Michigan at Michigan State

▶ Kickoff: 7:30 Saturday, Spartan Stadium, East Lansing

▶ TV/radio: NBC/94.7, 760

▶ Line: Michigan by 13.5

▶ Records: Michigan 5-2 (3-1 Big Ten); Michigan St

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