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MSU-UM ranked as one of best football rivalries in Big Ten

Michigan State football’s annual rivalry matchup with Michigan is ranked as one of the best in the Big Ten

Michigan State football’s annual rivalry matchup with Michigan is ranked as one of the best in the Big Ten.

Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports recently ranked all of the Big Ten rivalries, and the annual Spartans-Wolverines matchup is near the top. Of the 21 ranked rivalry games, Michigan-Michigan State ranked at No. 5 on the list.

Here’s a little bit of what Fornelli had to say about the Michigan in-state rivalry matchup:

“There’s plenty of hate here, as you’d expect from two public schools that share a state and battle each other on and off the field. However, while I appreciate that anger and the trophy is rock solid, the rivalry has been too one-sided to rank any higher than this.”

Click on the post below to read more from Fornelli and to see his complete list of rivalry rankings for the Big Ten:

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WATCH: Graham Couch, Chris Solari breakdown MSU’s shutout loss vs. UM

Hear what Graham Couch and Chris Solari had to say about the Spartans’ blowout loss vs. Michigan on Saturday

It doesn’t get much worse than what the Spartans endured on Saturday night.

Michigan State was shut out by rival Michigan on Saturday, losing 49-0 to the Wolverines. It was the worst loss for either team in the rivalry since 1947.

Michigan State has lost five straight games with defeat on Saturday and now sits at 2-5 overall. The Spartans appear destined for a second straight losing season, something that hasn’t happened since John L. Smith was the head coach.

So what do Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal and Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press think of this game? Hear their breakdown by clicking on the tweet below:

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Gallery: Best photos from MSU’s shutout loss vs. rival Michigan

Check out some of the best photos from MSU’s embarrassing shutout loss vs. Michigan

Well, basketball season starts next week.

Michigan State was embarrassed by their in-state rival on Saturday, losing 49-0 against Michigan at Spartan Stadium. This was the largest margin of victory for either team in the rivalry since 1947.

Michigan State drops to 2-5 with the loss and has yet to win a game since Mel Tucker was suspended and then fired. Michigan State has lost five straight games and there really is not much to be excited about with the Spartans’ football program after yet another terrible Saturday of football.

But for those interested, here are some of the best photos from the Spartans’ beatdown loss against the Wolverines on Saturday:

Spartans get shutout by Wolverines in worst loss in rivalry since 1947

It was ugly from the opening whistle

Paul Bunyan will remain in Ann Arbor for another year.

Michigan State was dominated by their in-state rival Michigan on Saturday, 49-0, losing for a second straight year to the Wolverines. The 49-point loss to the Wolverines was the worst in the rivalry since 1947.

The Wolverines scored touchdowns on each of their first three possessions and four of their six first half drives to build a 28-0 lead at the break. Michigan State had only three first downs to 19 for the Wolverines in the first half.

Things didn’t get much better for the Spartans in the second half, throwing a 72-yard pick-six on their opening drive to put the final nail in their coffin. Michigan star quarterback J.J. McCarthy would throw one more touchdown to finish with a career-high four touchdown passes before getting pulled midway through the third quarter.

Michigan State was out gained  477 to 190 yards in the loss. Michigan State also committed a pair of turnovers to zero for the Wolverines

Michigan State will return to the field next Saturday in a road game at Minnesota. Kickoff between the Spartans and Golden Gophers is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.

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MSU vs. Michigan: LSJ’s Graham Couch provides his determining factors, prediction

Check out LSJ columnist Graham Couch’s prediction for this matchup between Michigan State and Michigan

Michigan State football is looking to do the unthinkable on Saturday night.

The Spartans will look to snap a four-game losing streak and avoid losing a second straight to their in-state rival Michigan on Saturday from Spartan Stadium. Michigan State enters this game at 2-4 overall and as a 24-point underdog against Michigan — who is a perfect 7-0 on the season.

Every week, Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal provides his breakdown of the matchup with five key determining factors and a prediction. So how does he feel about this week’s matchup between the Spartans and Wolverines?

Check out Couch’s prediction for this matchup between Michigan State and Michigan by clicking on the tweet below:

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LOOK: MSU football to wear ‘Shadows’ all-black uniform vs. UM on Saturday

Check out the new uniform Michigan State will wear vs. Michigan on Saturday

It’s official — Michigan State will wear its new “Shadows” all-black uniform this week against rival Michigan.

The Spartans’ social media team hinted earlier in the week that they would break out the new uniform vs. the Wolverines. On Thursday night, they made it official with a sweet hype video.

Check out the hype video below that includes the new all-black “Shadows” uniform reveal as well:

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MSU Football vs. Michigan: Stream, broadcast info, predictions for Saturday

MSU hosts rival Michigan on Saturday — here’s what you need to know for this matchup between the Spartans and Wolverines

Michigan State football will look to shock the world on Saturday.

The Spartans will host in-state rival Michigan on Saturday in a primetime matchup from Spartan Stadium. Michigan State enters this game as a more-than-three-touchdown underdog in this year’s rivalry matchup.

Michigan State is 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big Ten play, with losses in each of their last four games. Michigan, on the other hand, is a perfect 7-0 this year and has dominated each of their opponents thus far.

Check out all of the key game details for this matchup between the Spartans and Wolverines below:

Michigan State vs. Michigan: Can Spartans pull off massive upset of rival?

See how the Spartans Wire staff sees the MSU-Michigan game playing out this weekend

One of the Big Ten’s best rivalries will be renewed this week.

Michigan State will host the annual in-state rivalry matchup against Michigan this Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on NBC.

The Spartans enter this game looking to catch a break and snap out of a four-game losing streak. Just last week, Michigan State blew an 18-point fourth-quarter lead against Rutgers to fall to 2-4 on the year.

Michigan, on the other hand, has been dominant all year long. The Wolverines are the No. 2 team in the country and are averaging a margin of victory of nearly five touchdowns per game.

So does Michigan State have any chance at shocking their in-state rival? See what the Spartans Wire staff thinks in our weekly Michigan State predictions below:

MSU football opens as monster underdogs in rivalry matchup vs. Michigan

Michigan State football has opened as a three-score underdog in their annual rivalry matchup against Michigan

Michigan State football has opened as a three-score underdog in their annual rivalry matchup against Michigan.

The Wolverines are favored by 23 points over the Spartans in this upcoming Saturday night matchup from Spartan Stadium. Michigan State enters this game on a four-game losing streak and reeling from a blown 18-point fourth-quarter lead against Rutgers this past weekend. Michigan on the other hand is a perfect 7-0 and has yet to be tested this year, with an average margin of victory of 32.7 points per game.

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Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. The game will be nationally televised on NBC.

Check out all of the week eight opening lines from Circa by clicking on the tweet below:

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Under the lights: Game time, TV details released for MSU-UM game on Oct. 21

Michigan and Michigan State will renew their annual rivalry under the lights of Spartan Stadium next week

Michigan and Michigan State will renew their annual rivalry matchup under the lights of Spartan Stadium next week.

It was announced on Monday that the Spartans and Wolverines’ game on Oct. 21 will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be nationally televised on NBC.

This will be the second straight year that Michigan and Michigan State is a nationally televised night game. Last year’s battle was won by the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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