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It's a rivalry Michigan has certainly found itself on the better end of. The Wolverines are 74-38-5 all-time in the series and have won the last three matchups. They also won a national title a couple years ago, which is always worth holding over the head of your rival.

The Detroit Free Press' "Hail Yes!" and Lansing State Journal's "Spartan Speak" hosted a special crossover podcast to talk U-M vs. MSU.