It’s Michigan-Michigan State week again, and this one arrives under the lights in Ann Arbor.
The Wolverines and Spartans are set for another night kickoff, and the matchup should bring the kind of edge that usually comes with this rivalry. Michigan has taken the last four meetings, while Michigan State comes in trying to claw its way back into bowl contention.
The Spartans are 2-6, which means they need to win out to keep that hope alive. Michigan, sitting at 5-3, also has plenty on the line and needs to finish strong to stay in the College Football Playoff conversation, though 9-3 may not be enough.
For now, though, it’s all about beating the rival across the field.
Saturday’s game is set for November 7 at 7:30 p.m. EST at Michigan Stadium.
NBC will carry the broadcast, with streaming available on fuboTV. Radio coverage will come through the Learfield Michigan Sports Network.
Michigan enters at 5-3 overall and 2-3 in conference play. Michigan State is 2-6 overall and 0-4 in conference action.
The announcers have not yet been announced.
The betting line has Michigan as a 13.5-point favorite. The Wolverines are listed at -650 on the moneyline, while Michigan State is +480. The total is set at 40.5.
On the injury front, Michigan’s report will be updated when Wednesday’s availability report is released. Kyle Whittingham said that Dom Nichols and John Henry Daley will be available to play this week. Michigan State, coming off a bye, does not have any injury updates.
The weather in Ann Arbor is expected to be mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to around 35-38 degrees. There is a small chance of rain, about 10 percent at 7 p.m. Eastern, along with partly cloudy skies and winds around 4-5 MPH.
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