The Big Ten Conference has plenty of trophy games to go around, with the Paul Bunyan Trophy going to the winner of one of the most heated rivalries in not just the Midwest but all of college football, when the Michigan Wolverines take on the Michigan State Spartans for Mitten State supremacy.
The rivalry has had sensational moments on and off the field, especially since 2007. It’s a series that began in 1898, but the Paul Bunyan trophy was not introduced until 1953 to mark MSU’s acceptance into the Big Ten. As both teams look to stay within reach in Big Ten Championship odds at the online sportsbook, here’s a look at the rivalry.
Michigan vs. Michigan State Rivalry
All-time record:'Michigan leads 71-38-5 (38-29-2 for the Paul Bunyan Trophy)
Record in the last ten meetings:'Michigan State leads 6-4