Spartans 28, Wolverines 14

EAST LANSING (WWJ/AP) - The much-anticipated cross-state match up between the Michigan State Spartans and the University of Michigan Wolverines ends with MSU on top 28-14 on Saturday for their fourth consecutive win over the Wolverines.

As heard on the Wolverines flagship station WWJ Newsradio 950 - UM took an early lead scoring on the opening drive against MSU.

Keshawn Martin scored twice in the third quarter on similar lunges to the end zone, and No. 23 Michigan State held off Denard Robinson and the  No. 11 Wolverines.

The Spartans (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten) equaled their longest winning streak over their in-state rivals.

Michigan (6-1, 2-1) lost for the first time under coach Brady Hoke. The Wolverines had a chance to tie it, but Robinson was sacked on fourth-and-1 from the Michigan State 9-yard line with 6:16 to play.

Robinson later threw an interception, and Isaiah Lewis returned it 39 yards for a touchdown with 4:31 left to make it 28-14. Shortly after that, Robinson was shaken up by a hit and left the game.

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