From endowments to Academy Award nominations, see how the University of Michigan and Michigan State University stack up in this comprehensive rivalry breakdown.

Michigan State will reportedly be getting two major contributors back against Michigan on Saturday night; one on offense, one on defense.

An undertone of desperation runs through the buildup to Saturday night’s game between No. 25 Michigan (5-2) and Michigan State (3-4).

Michigan State Spartans defensive back Malik Spencer (43) and linebacker Jordan Hall (5) stop Boston College Eagles tight end Jeremiah Franklin (17) during Michigan State’s game against Boston College on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. The Spartans ultimately beat the Eagles, 42-40. Chloe Trofatter | MLive.com

It's a rivalry Michigan has certainly found itself on the better end of. The Wolverines are 74-38-5 all-time in the series and have won the last three matchups. They also won a national title a couple years ago, which is always worth holding over the head of your rival.

In advance of the big primetime matchup, Michigan football revealed its uniform combination for the rivalry tilt, and for the first time this season, the Wolverines will be wearing the road whites, along with white accessories.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Thousands of fans are expected to watch the battle for the Paul Bunyan trophy Saturday evening. The rivalry between Michigan and Michigan state has been dividing households since 1898 and Saturday night will be the 116th match between the athletic powerhouses. Michigan leads the series, which goes back to 1898, 74-38-5.

The Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans are two of the Big Ten's most well known programs and both participants in a rivalry that is known throughout the Midwest and beyond for its intensity.