Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Spartan Stadium, 325 W Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: NBC
Weather Forecast: 54°F at kickoff, partly cloudy, winds 8–12 mph, no precipitation expected.
Team Recent Form
Michigan Wolverines:
Last game: 24-7 win vs. Washington
Offense: 28.7 PPG, 417.9 YPG (212 rush, 205 pass)
Defense: 17.0 PPG allowed, 307.9 YPG allowed (14th vs. run, 57th vs. pass)
Strength: Elite rushing attack and +9 turnover margin (4th nationally).
Michigan State Spartans:
Last game: 38-13 loss vs. Indiana
Offense: 27.1 PPG, 336.7 YPG (214 pass, 123 rush)
Defense: 32.7 PPG allowed, 382.7 YPG allowed (111th vs. pass, 50th vs. run)
Weakness: 126th nationally in 3rd-down defense (45.9% allowed).
Injury Report
Michigan: No major injuries; QB Bryce Underwood and RB Justice Haynes fully active.
Michigan State: OL depth thin; no significant skill-position absences reported.
Key Player Matchups
QB Bryce Underwood (MICH): 1,440 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT, 62.4% completion.
RB Justice Haynes (MICH): 705 yards, 8 TD, 7.4 YPC – centerpiece of Wolverines’ offense.
WR Donaven McCulley (MICH): 369 yards, 2 TD – reliable target.
QB Aidan Chiles (MSU): 1,262 yards, 10 TD, 3 INT, 65.1% completion.
RB Makhi Frazier (MSU): 384 yards, 2 TD – lead rusher.
WR Omari Kelly (MSU): 406 yards, 1 TD – top receiving option.
Series History
All-time: Michigan leads 73–38–5.
Recent: Michigan has won 3 of last 4 vs. MSU.
Last meeting: Michigan 49, Michigan State 0 (2023).
Trophy: Paul Bunyan Trophy (since 1953).
Betting Trends
Michigan: 3-4 ATS this season; 1-2 ATS as 14.5+ point favorite.
Michigan State: 3-4 ATS; 2-0 ATS as 14.5+ point underdog.
Totals: Michigan 3 of 7 OVER; MSU 5 of 7 OVER.
Head-to-Head: Michigan 3-1 SU last 4 vs. MSU; ATS split 2-2; 3 of last 4 OVER.
Game Odds
Michigan Wolverines – 14
Michigan State Spartans 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025
