Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, November 14, 1953. Michigan State won the Paul Bunyan Trophy the first time it was played for

No. 4 Michigan State beat Michigan 14–⁠6. It was their 46th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 33–⁠10–⁠3.

AwayMichigan6–⁠3 in 1953
6
Home4Michigan State9–⁠1 in 1953
14

FinalAttendance 52,324

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 75–⁠38–⁠5 in 118 meetings, counting the 72 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Michigan 31, Michigan State 20
2024Michigan 24, Michigan State 17
2023Michigan 49, Michigan State 0
2022Michigan 29, Michigan State 7
2021Michigan State 37, Michigan 33
2020Michigan State 27, Michigan 24

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