Michigan State vs Michigan Condensed Game | Paul Bunyan Trophy UPSET | 2026

Michigan State vs Michigan condensed game highlights from November 7, 2026! Watch the Spartans stun the Wolverines 15-6 at Michigan Stadium, reclaiming the Paul Bunyan Trophy behind a dominant defensive performance, four takeaways, and five Liam Boyd field goals. Michigan State controlled the rivalry matchup, holding Michigan to just 192 total yards, forcing two interceptions and two lost fumbles, and keeping the Wolverines scoreless until the final two minutes. The Spartans snapped Michigan's four-game winning streak in the series. 🟢 MORE MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS Watch Spartans recruiting highlights, player performances, and Big Ten football: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_gKhBP8yfArYww-EW_bTtUQPk0owtewp 〽️ MORE MICHIGAN FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_gKhBP8yfApIIUkR8sT-UHdrWbDc7Twa 🏆 FINAL SCORE Michigan State Spartans: 15 Michigan Wolverines: 6 Date: November 7, 2026 Location: Michigan Stadium — Ann Arbor, Michigan Attendance: 111,172 Conference: Big Ten Trophy: Paul Bunyan Trophy 🏈 MICHIGAN STATE PLAYER STATS QB ALESSIO MILIVOJEVIC • 21/32 Passing • 188 Passing Yards • 0 Interceptions RB BRANDON TULLIS • 25 Carries • 86 Rushing Yards WR CHRISHON MCCRAY • 6 Receptions • 92 Receiving Yards K LIAM BOYD • 5/5 Field Goals • Longest: 49 Yards • All 15 Michigan State Points 〽️ MICHIGAN PLAYER STATS QB TOMMY CARR • 14/26 Passing • 138 Passing Yards • 2 Interceptions • Sacked 5 Times RB BRYSON KUZDZAL • 9 Carries • 49 Rushing Yards WR ANDREW MARSH • 4 Receptions • 38 Receiving Yards RB SAVION HITER • 1-Yard Rushing Touchdown 🔥 GAME RECAP FIRST QUARTER Both defenses controlled the opening quarter, keeping the game scoreless. SECOND QUARTER Liam Boyd kicked field goals from 21 and 37 yards to give Michigan State a 6-0 halftime lead. THIRD QUARTER The Spartans delivered a punishing 17-play, 79-yard drive that consumed 10:41. Boyd's 38-yard field goal extended the lead to 9-0. FOURTH QUARTER Boyd connected from 24 and 49 yards as Michigan State built a 15-0 advantage. Michigan finally scored with 1:35 remaining when Savion Hiter punched in a 1-yard touchdown, but the Spartans finished off the rivalry victory. 📊 TEAM STATISTICS Total Yards: MSU 298 | Michigan 192 Passing Yards: MSU 188 | Michigan 138 Rushing Yards: MSU 110 | Michigan 54 First Downs: MSU 17 | Michigan 13 Third Downs: MSU 9/20 | Michigan 2/10 Time of Possession: MSU 38:07 | Michigan 21:53 Turnovers Lost: MSU 0 | Michigan 4 Sacks Recorded: MSU 5 | Michigan 3 💥 BIGGEST GAME STORYLINES • PAUL BUNYAN RETURNS TO EAST LANSING — Michigan State earned its first rivalry victory since 2021. • MICHIGAN'S OFFENSE SHUT DOWN — Just 192 total yards, two third-down conversions, and four turnovers. • FIVE FIELD GOALS WIN IT — Liam Boyd supplied every Spartan point without Michigan State scoring a touchdown. • MSU CONTROLS THE CLOCK — The Spartans possessed the football for more than 38 minutes. • TOMMY CARR UNDER PRESSURE — Michigan's quarterback faced five sacks and threw two interceptions. • PAT FITZGERALD'S FIRST RIVALRY WIN — Michigan State defeated Michigan in Fitzgerald's first meeting with the Wolverines as Spartans head coach. 📺 SUBSCRIBE TO FOOTBALL JUNKIES Get more Michigan State and Michigan football, Big Ten condensed games, complete quarterback performances, every-target receiver packages, and elite high school recruiting highlights. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: Was this Michigan State's best defensive performance of the season, or Michigan's worst offensive performance? #MichiganStateFootball #MichiganFootball #PaulBunyanTrophy