Jim Harbaugh, Mark Dantonio and Mel Tucker are long gone from the sidelines, and this rivalry is no longer the toxic mess it was in 2022.

Michigan Football left East Lansing with the Paul Bunyan trophy after a 31-20 win over Michigan State. Here are 3 winners and 3 losers from the game:

No. 25 Michigan football claimed the Paul Bunyan trophy for the fourth-straight season with a 31-20 victory over the Michigan State Spartans. Let's break down '

Over the past 55 years, the winner of the rushing battle between Michigan State football and Michigan has emerged victorious 48 times. An embodiment of the Midwestern spirit of Paul Bunyan himself. And a challenge to the Spartans ’ offensive and defensive lines to assert their dominance Saturday, Oct. 25.

Smith and the Spartans made two late decisions trying to swing some extra points their way but they both went sideways.

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles gave himself a 'D-minus' following the Spartans' 31-20 loss to Michigan

Oct 25, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Makhi Frazier (5) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Cole Sullivan (23) during the first half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images / Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

EAST LANSING – Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore stressed last Monday how important discipline and composure would be for Saturday’s rivalry game against Michigan State.

The No. 24 Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans meet Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.