Let's get ready to rumble! The News' complete UM-MSU coverage
It's that week again!
Sixth-ranked Michigan (6-1) and No. 24 Michigan State (4-2) meet at noon Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, with a whole heckuva lot on the line for both teams, especially when it comes to Big Ten implications.
To get you ready for the big game, enjoy our lead-up coverage over the past week:
Stories
Evolving Shea Patterson learning on the run for Wolverines
Once an outsider, MSU's Brian Lewerke at center of rivalry
Wojo: Pressure is all on the Wolverines to solve the Spartans riddle
Detroit News predictions: Michigan at Michigan State
Detroit News college football picks: Week 8
Wojo's Pigskin Picks: What trick is Dantonio hatching for Michigan this time?
Wojo: Wolverines, Spartans again have plenty to fight about
Michigan and Michigan State: Who has the edge?
Pistons' Luke Kennard was almost a Michigan quarterback
UM mailbag: Both fanbases cautious heading into the big game
Dantonio, Harbaugh find room for respect in annual clash
MSU-UM football rivalry: 10 memorable moments
UM tailback Tru Wilson slithers way into impact role
Reticent Donovan Peoples-Jones lets big plays speak for him
Michigan offense gets big boost from 'Barney-style' approach
Michigan receiver Tarik Black to return on Saturday, or maybe not
Movie about Spartans inspires Wolverines
'Break from clichés': Harbaugh turns down volume in run-up to UM-MSU game
Harbaugh keeps lid on Michigan injury situation, won't say if Gary will be available
Felton 'Freak' Davis emerges as MSU's go-to receiver
MSU mailbag: Where in the world is LJ Scott?
MSU fan John Smoltz on rivalry: 'Your whole year can be made'
Spartans on rivalry with Wolverines: 'It's why you come to Michigan State'
Khari Willis, fellow Spartans careful not to poke the Wolverines
'We'll be ready': Win over Penn State sends MSU soaring into rivalry week
WMU, CMU officials express concern over same-day booking as UM-MSU
Photos: MSU's wins over top-10 foes in Mark Dantonio era
Photos: State of Michigan's top sports rivalries through the years
Videos
College Football Show: Wojo, Chengelis, Charboneau and Barney preview the game
UM: UM's Jim Harbaugh on Shea Patterson's improvements
UM's Tyree Kinnel on going against Shea Patterson in practice
UM: UM's Tyree Kinnel on MSU QB Brian Lewerke
UM: Jim Harbaugh on emotions heading into rivalry game
UM: Tyree Kinnel says UM can't get too 'amped up'
UM Nico Collins on UM's pass plays
UM: Lawrence Marshall on UM-MSU deciding state championship
MSU: MSU coach Mark Dantonio's rivalry-week presser
MSU: MSU's Brian Lewerke, Joe Bachie on UM game
Podcast
View from the Press Box: Chengelis talks with John Wangler, and her Mom!