Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, October 14, 1989. Michigan kept the Paul Bunyan Trophy Share

No. 5 Michigan beat No. 21 Michigan State 10–⁠7. It was their 82nd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 54–⁠23–⁠5.

Away5Michigan10–⁠2 in 1989

Home21Michigan State8–⁠4 in 1989

FinalHigh 77°F, low 39°FAttendance 76,913

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 75–⁠38–⁠5 in 118 meetings, counting the 36 since this game.