Michigan State at Michigan RV
The Paul Bunyan Trophy, Michigan State at Michigan, is Saturday, Nov 7. Kickoff time and channel TBA. The Gotta See It Meter calls it worth having on: 27 of 100 (I'll Bite), mostly on power-conference matchup and rivalry: Paul Bunyan Trophy.
- Date
- Saturday, Nov 7, 2026
- Kickoff
- Not yet announced
- TV
- Not yet announced
- Venue
- Michigan Stadium
- City
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Week
- Week 10
- Conference game
- Yes
- Rivalry
- Paul Bunyan Trophy
I'll Bite
Mich. State2–5
Wvs Toledo30–20
Wvs E. Michigan35–7
Lat Notre Dame10–27
Lvs Nebraska13–31
Lat Wisconsin3–31
Lvs Illinois37–38
Lvs Northwestern21–24
at Michigan
Nothing since.
Michigan4–2
Wvs W. Michigan13–12
Wvs Oklahoma17–10
Wvs UTEP52–17
Lvs Iowa19–20
Lat Minnesota14–20
Wvs Penn State21–18
vs Mich. State
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 44.0 points a game and Mich. State plays fast — 65.0 snaps a game, 94th nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged an 18.6-point margin.
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SeriesCall 911avg margin 18.6 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Michigan State | Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 21.3114th | 22.7106th | |
| Points allowed | 25.482nd | 16.220th | |
| Yards per play | 4.8131st | 5.4102nd | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.476th | 4.01st | |
| Plays per game | 65.094th | 58.3137th | |
| Turnover margin | -5121st | -399th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 40.2%76th | 40.8%70th |
More stats +11
| Michigan State | Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 119.1119th | 147.785th | |
| Passing yards per game | 191.6107th | 165.7125th | |
| QB completion rate | 66.0%45th | 58.5%109th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 6.8105th | 7.478th | |
| O-line rank | 124thline yards · sack rate | 73rdline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 67thstuff rate · havoc | 45thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1277th | 1453rd | |
| Interceptions | 2115th | 634th | |
| Forced fumbles | 1121st | 288th | |
| Penalties per game | 4.04th | 7.7109th | |
| Time of possession | 29:5772nd | 28:16111th |
The series
Michigan leads 4–1 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michigan 31–20 | 11 |
| 2024 | Michigan 24–17 | 7 |
| 2023 | Michigan 49–0 | 49 |
| 2022 | Michigan 29–7 | 22 |
| 2021 | Mich. State 37–33 | 4 |
How to watch
| Network | TV TBA |
|---|---|
| Stream | — |
| Kickoff | TBA |
| Where | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI |
What the Meter sees
| Power-conference matchupTwo of the big four on the same field — the bump, plus the floor every power-conference team carries | +14.0 |
|---|---|
| Rivalry: Paul Bunyan TrophyThey do not like each other, and they never have | +8.0 |
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| How good both teams areBoth teams' poll votes — neither is ranked, so this rides on votes received | +0.1 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 27 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Michigan State vs Michigan start?
- Saturday, Nov 7. Kickoff time TBA.
- What channel is Michigan State vs Michigan on?
- TV TBA.
- Is Michigan State vs Michigan a rivalry game?
- Yes. It's the Paul Bunyan Trophy.