Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, October 25, 1997. Michigan kept the Paul Bunyan Trophy Share

No. 5 Michigan beat No. 15 Michigan State 23–⁠7. It was their 90th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 59–⁠26–⁠5.

Away5Michigan12–⁠0 in 1997

Home15Michigan State7–⁠5 in 1997

FinalHigh 45°F, low 38°F, 0.07 in. of rainAttendance 79,687College GameDay broadcast from here, October 25, 1997 (Wikipedia)

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 75–⁠38–⁠5 in 118 meetings, counting the 28 since this game.