Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, October 6, 1979. Michigan took the Paul Bunyan Trophy from Michigan State Share

No. 11 Michigan beat No. 16 Michigan State 21–⁠7. It was their 72nd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 46–⁠21–⁠5.

Away11Michigan8–⁠4 in 1979

Home16Michigan State5–⁠6 in 1979

FinalHigh 57°F, low 41°FAttendance 79,311

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 75–⁠38–⁠5 in 118 meetings, counting the 46 since this game.