What is the story about?
There was plenty to talk about in this year’s edition of the battle for Paul Bunyan’s trophy between Michigan and Michigan State. Here’s a collection of some of the best reactions from around social media to the game and Michigan’s performance.
Michigan’s defense comes up with the first big play of the night, as Jimmy Rolder recovers an Aidan Chiles fumble in Spartan territory.
Michigan finds the end zone first with a 13-yard touchdown run from Bryce Underwood – and why not a Paul Bunyan pose while we’re at it?
With the help of a 49-yard run and a pass interference penalty, Michigan State strikes back to make it 10-7 in the second quarter.
Michigan’s offense has gone into a bit of a rut here in the second quarter, generating just seven total yards to Michigan State’s 87 with two minutes before the half.
Michigan’s offense wakes up to start the second half – with Justice Haynes rushing for 64 yards and a touchdown on the Wolverines’ opening drive to make it 17-7.
Michigan’s offense keeps its momentum going with another Justice Haynes touchdown. He’s up to 139 yards already and it’s only the third quarter.
Michigan State still hanging around here after scoring a touchdown to make it 24-13 in the fourth quarter.
Jimmy Rolder breaks up an Aidan Chiles pass on fourth down to get Michigan the ball back late. He’s been the MVP so far for the Wolverines in this one.
Michigan’s defense (and Jimmy Rolder) comes up big yet again to stop Michigan State on fourth-and-one, effectively icing the game.
How about a 56-yard touchdown run from Jordan Marshall for goo measure?
Paul stays home! Michigan beats Michigan State for the fourth year in a row to advance to 6-2 on the year.
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