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Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III avoids a tackle by Michigan's R.J. Moten during his touchdown run during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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One of Michigan State's most iconic games also happened to be the game it won over the heart of perhaps its next great wide receiver.

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Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

The NCAA finally punished Michigan State's in-state rival, Michigan, for the several violations it committed during the 2021, 2022 and 2023 college football seasons.

Aug 31, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Derrick Moore (8) pursues a play against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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A trio of Michigan Wolverines did not hold back when talking Michigan State.

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, and Michigan's head coach Dusty May shake hands before the game on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Michigan has entered its name into the race for one of Michigan State basketball's top targets.

Nov 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Comedian Shane Gillis (M) looks on during the second quarter of action between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Famous comedian Shane Gillis took a strong jab at Michigan State's bitter in-state rival at the ESPYS on Wednesday.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban greets Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh at midfield after the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday January 1, 2020.

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Former Michigan State coach Nick Saban is a major topic in the college football world after a report revealed that he was considering returning to coaching.

Columbus Explorers guard Jaxon Richardson (5) drives to the basket as Grayson Rams guard Blaze Johnson (12) guards him during the third quarter of a City of Palms Classic quarterfinal game at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

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The Michigan State Spartans are not inside Jaxon Richardson's top 10 teams, but Michigan is. The Spartans should be utterly embarrassed if he commits to the Wolverines.

Jeremy Fears Jr. (left), Jaxon Kohler (right)

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The Michigan State Spartans are bringing a strong starting five into the 2025-'26 season, but bitter rival Michigan is nipping at their heels.

Oct 17, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Jalen Watts-Jackson (20) is mobbed by teammates after scoring a touchdown as the clock expires in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Michigan State 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Michigan State and Michigan have one of the most heated rivalries in college sports.

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith, left, shakes hands with head coach Sherrone Moore after 24-17 loss at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

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Despite Michigan State's recent recruiting success, it must find a way to compete with its in-state rival for top prospects.

Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh (6) makes a catch against Michigan defensive back Jyaire Hill (20) and defensive back Quinten Johnson (28) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

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The Michigan State Spartans must get Paul Bunyan back from their rivals, the Michigan Wolverines.

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore smiles at players as he watches the first half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

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Michigan State football will be looking to end its drought against its bitter rival.

Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Michigan State's bitter rival, Michigan, continues to face scrutiny.

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) throws at warm up before the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

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If Michigan State's bitter rival freshman quarterback struggles early this season, he may not last the entire year as the Wolverines' No. 1 starter.

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh and Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer shake hands before the game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Future Hall-of-Fame coach Urban Meyer identified the advantages Michigan State's bitter rival, Michigan, had with its alleged stealing of signals.

Joe Tate, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the second district talks to the media during the Stellantis press conference and ground breaking at the corner of Kercheval and Beniteau in Detroit for the $1 million green initiative and education pavilion at Stormwater Park on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

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The state of Michigan is looking to pass a bill that would impact Michigan State and its in-state rival, Michigan.

Sep 14, 2024; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Jake Garcia (11) throws the ball against the Appalachian State Mountaineers during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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Michigan State Spartans' bitter rival, Michigan, just added a fifth quarterback to their roster, with three being seniors and the projected starter, a true freshman. Is this an indictment of the Wolverines' expectations for their quarterback room?

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Michigan State football has surpassed its bitter rival, Michigan, in class of 2026 recruiting.

Oct 16, 1999; Wabash, IN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Michigan State Spartans head coach Nick Saban on the sidelines during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-Imagn Images

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Justice Haynes, one of Michigan football's top transfers of this offseason, sees legendary Michigan State coach Nick Saban in his new coach, Sherrone Moore.

Oct 26, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Nick Marsh (6) runs the ball against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The Michigan State Spartans made moves this offseason to gather an elite wide receiver room to help them compete atop the Big Ten. Is the receiving corps for this season better than the one in Ann Arbor?

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Michigan State's iconic "trouble with the snap" play was deemed one of the best plays in the last quarter-century.

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sideline beside off-field analyst Connor Stalions, right, during a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in 2022.

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Michigan State's bitter rival, Michigan's, sign-stealing scandal is finally nearing a resolution. We may never experience such a case again.

The Michigan State 2000 national championship team is honored at halftime on the 20-year anniversary of their NCAA title Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Left to right: A. J. Granger (43), Aloysius Anagonye (25), Morris Peterson (42) and Jason Richardson (23).

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Michigan State legend Jason Richardson was a Wolverine fan growing up.

Mar 22, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Michigan State Spartans have continued a sustained dominance over bitter rival Michigan on the basketball court inside the Breslin Center. It has been nearly a decade since the Wolverines took down the Spartans on their home floor.

Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Friday, April 3, 2020.

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Santa Ono, former president of Michigan State's bitter rival, Michigan, had departed Ann Arbor for the same position at Florida. He has been denied.