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

Running backs Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall led the way as No. 25 Michigan cruised to a 31-20 win over rival Michigan State on Saturday night.

No. 25 Michigan rode its defense and rushing attack for a 31-20 win at Michigan State on Saturday night in the 118th installment of the rivalry.

For the fourth year in a row, Michigan took down Michigan State -- all four being under the lights. It was far from pretty, the Wolverines weren't sharp, but Mi

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.

MSU (3-5, 0-5) fell flat at Spartan Stadium, 31-20, in large part due to their own mistakes, specifically penalties. The Spartans were called for 12 penalties, costing them 105 yards in the game. Nine of those penalties were called on the offense with five being procedural infractions.

The Spartans were stopped on fourth down twice in the fourth quarter to fall, 31-20, to Michigan in East Lansing.

There was plenty to talk about during Michigan’s win over Michigan State. Here’s a look at some of the best reactions from around social media to the game and the Wolverines’ performance:

Michigan was far from perfect, but it was much better than MSU, which remains winless in the Big Ten in Jonathan Smith's second season.

The Wolverines got out to a quick 10-0 lead on Saturday, but Michigan got conservative to allow Michigan State to get back into the game. The Spartans would score a TD and enter the half down three points. But in the second half, Michigan went back to its vintage mode.

After a stagnant first half from Michigan's offense, running back Justice Haynes gave it a jolt to begin the second, helping the Wolverines earn a 31-20 victory.