EAST LANSING — The Paul Bunyan Trophy is staying in Ann Arbor.
No. 25 Michigan defeated Michigan State 31-20 on Saturday at Spartan Stadium for its fourth straight win in the rivalry.
The game featured several hallmarks of a rivalry matchup: 18 combined penalties for 166 yards, a controversial call, memorable touchdown celebrations and some costly mistakes.
Michigan (6-2, 4-1) took over in the third quarter with two touchdowns and came up with two crucial fourth-down stops in the fourth to thwart a comeback attempt from the Spartans (3-5, 0-5).
Running back Justice Haynes had another standout performance returning from injury to lead a Michigan rushing attack that finished with 276 yards.
Here’s what’s being said nationally about Saturday’s game:
STORIES
3 quick takes on Michigan State football’s 31-20 loss to Michigan (Lansing State Journal)
Michigan State instant takeaways vs Michigan: Spartans rally stunted by penalties (Detroit Free Press)
Controversial call hampers MSU as Haynes carries UM to fourth straight rivalry win (Detroit News)
SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS
Detroit Free Press’ Tony Garcia posted: “You can hear “Hail to the Victors” echoing from the U-M locker room all the way in the postgame media center.”
The Wolverines’ Anthony Broome posted: “No postgame shenanigans. Michigan rushes to the corner of the endzone to celebrate with Paul Bunyan after a 31-20 win over MSU, its fourth-straight in the series.”
Trevor McCue posted: “This was always how Michigan was going to win this football game. A dog fight with a team that hates you more than they love anything. Run the ball until its over. Now get out of Lansing and go home with no BS.”
Maize & Blue Review’s Josh Henscke posted: “No more MSU night games ever. This watching experience is straight doo-doo.”
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