Stakes Suddenly Higher Now For No. 21 Michigan State
Mark Dantonio is 8-3 against Michigan since taking over as Michigan State's coach — a mark that has done plenty to endear him to the fans in East Lansing.
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Mark Dantonio is 8-3 against Michigan since taking over as Michigan State's coach — a mark that has done plenty to endear him to the fans in East Lansing.
I've always believed what you do after you're at an emotional high, what you're going to do next, should be defined for our players."
Through two and half seasons with Harbaugh at the helm, Michigan is a combined 1-4 versus Ohio State and Michigan State.
Michigan State sophomore linebacker Joe Bachie has been named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after helping lead the Spartan defense to an impressive performance in the 14-10 win at No. 7 Michigan last Saturday in Ann Arbor.
Michigan State has made last season look like an aberration.
Time to start talking about head-to-head results.
Michigan will fall out of the AP top 10.
"Obviously, Coach D has done a great job of playing against these guys, he's definitely had their number," Lewerke said.
Of his team's offensive performance, Harbaugh said, "There's just not enough good things."
Michigan scored its first and only touchdown midway through the third quarter on Khalid Hill's 1-yard run to cut it to 14-10.
Umbrellas are not allowed in the Big House.
Kick-off isn't until 7:30 p.m. so if you're heading to Ann Arbor to tailgate before the game -- don't leave too early!
"Citizens and members of the campus community are urged to remain vigilant..."
This Saturday evening will mark the first night game in the Michigan and Michigan State rivalry.
They also agreed on this: Watch out for a healthy Reggie Jackson.
