On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the Michigan Wolverines secured a 31–20 victory over the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium, retaining the Paul Bunyan Trophy for another year. The win improved Michigan's record to 6–2, while Michigan State fell to 3–5, marking their fifth consecutive loss .
🏈 Game Highlights
Jordan Marshall's Breakaway Run: With the game in the balance, running back Jordan Marshall delivered a decisive blow by breaking free for a 56-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, extending Michigan's lead to 31–13 .
Quarterback Play: Bryce Underwood, Michigan's starting quarterback, struggled with accuracy, completing only 8 of 17 passes for 86 yards. Despite this, he contributed a rushing touchdown and managed the game effectively.
Michigan State's Offensive Challenges: Spartans' quarterback Aidan Chiles faced difficulties, completing just 8 of 17 passes for a season-low 86 yards. Michigan's defense capitalized on this, limiting the Spartans' offensive production.
Defensive Standouts: Michigan's defense was instrumental in the victory, with key stops and a critical pass breakup by Quinten Johnson on a fourth-down attempt late in the game, thwarting Michigan State's comeback hopes .
📊 Final Score Breakdown
1st Quarter: Michigan State led 7–0.
Halftime: Michigan led 9–7.
3rd Quarter: Michigan extended their lead to 16–10.
4th Quarter: Michigan outscored Michigan State 15–10 to seal the win .
The victory not only bolstered Michigan's standing in the Big Ten but also showcased their resilience and depth, especially in the face of a challenging rivalry game.