Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, October 10, 1987. Michigan State took the Paul Bunyan Trophy from Michigan Share

Michigan State beat No. 12 Michigan 17–⁠11. It was their 80th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 52–⁠23–⁠5.

Away12Michigan8–⁠4 in 1987

HomeMichigan State9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1987

FinalHigh 60°F, low 38°FAttendance 77,424

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan 58% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset.

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