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Michigan 21, Michigan State 7

The Detroit News
Michigan players Chase Winovich and Tyree Kinnel, right, celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Trophy as Michigan beats MSU, 21-7, at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
Michigan players Chase Winovich and Tyree Kinnel, right, celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Trophy as Michigan beats MSU, 21-7, at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
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Michigan football players gather at midfield to celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Trophy after Michigan ' s victory against Michigan State.
Michigan football players gather at midfield to celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Trophy after Michigan's victory against Michigan State.
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Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan bench erupt at the end of the game as UM beats MSU, 21-7.
Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan bench erupt at the end of the game as UM beats MSU, 21-7.
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Michigan ' s Karan Higdon rumbles for yardage through Michigan State ' s defense.
Michigan's Karan Higdon rumbles for yardage through Michigan State's defense.
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LJ Scott takes the ball from Brian Lewerke (background) and runs for a first down that set up Michigan State ' s only touchdown.
LJ Scott takes the ball from Brian Lewerke (background) and runs for a first down that set up Michigan State's only touchdown.
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Michigan receiver Nico Collins picks up a first down after catching a Shea Patterson pass.
Michigan receiver Nico Collins picks up a first down after catching a Shea Patterson pass.
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Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson takes off for a first down in the second half.
Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson takes off for a first down in the second half.
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Michigan football players celebrate their win at midfield.
Michigan football players celebrate their win at midfield.
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Michigan's Ben Mason, left, and quarterback Shea Patterson celebrate after Michigan's third touchdown.
Michigan's Ben Mason, left, and quarterback Shea Patterson celebrate after Michigan's third touchdown.
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Michigan's Chase Winovich hauls down   Michigan State's LJ Scott in the second half.
Michigan's Chase Winovich hauls down Michigan State's LJ Scott in the second half.
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Michigan receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones steps out of the grasp of MSU ' s Tre Person en route to a third-quarter touchdown.
Michigan receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones steps out of the grasp of MSU's Tre Person en route to a third-quarter touchdown.
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Michigan ' s Zach Gentry grabs a tipped pass and sprints for a first down.
Michigan's Zach Gentry grabs a tipped pass and sprints for a first down.
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Michigan State ' s Brian Lewerke holds the ball aloft after catching a touchdown pass in the third quarter.
Michigan State's Brian Lewerke holds the ball aloft after catching a touchdown pass in the third quarter.
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Head coach Jim Harbaugh congratulates his team after a third-quarter touchdown.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh congratulates his team after a third-quarter touchdown.
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Michigan ' s Tyree Kinnel takes down Michigan State ' s Connor Heyward in the third quarter.
Michigan's Tyree Kinnel takes down Michigan State's Connor Heyward in the third quarter.
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Michigan ' s Tyree Kinnel celebrates a defensive stop against the Spartans.
Michigan's Tyree Kinnel celebrates a defensive stop against the Spartans.
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Michigan receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones picks up yardage after a catch and gets tackled by Michigan State ' s Dominique Long.
Michigan receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones picks up yardage after a catch and gets tackled by Michigan State's Dominique Long.
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Michigan running back Karan Higdon runs for a first down in front of the Michigan State bench.
Michigan running back Karan Higdon runs for a first down in front of the Michigan State bench.
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Michigan State receiver Felton Davis III leaves the field with a season-ending injury to his Achilles tendon.
Michigan State receiver Felton Davis III leaves the field with a season-ending injury to his Achilles tendon.
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Michigan fans celebrate the Wolverines ' second touchdown.
Michigan fans celebrate the Wolverines' second touchdown.
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Michigan ' s Joe Hewlett (27) holds up the ball after recovering a fumble by MSU ' s Shakur Brown, which was forced by teammate Jordan Glasgow.
Michigan 's Joe Hewlett (27) holds up the ball after recovering a fumble by MSU's Shakur Brown, which was forced by teammate Jordan Glasgow.
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Michigan State players Kenny Willekes and Brandon Bouyer-Randle pressure Michigan quarterback Shane Patterson and force him to make a bad throw on third down in the third quarter.
Michigan State players Kenny Willekes and Brandon Bouyer-Randle pressure Michigan quarterback Shane Patterson and force him to make a bad throw on third down in the third quarter.
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Michigan State ' s Kenny Willekes brings down Michigan quarterback Shane Patterson and forces him to make a bad throw on third down in the third quarter.
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes brings down Michigan quarterback Shane Patterson and forces him to make a bad throw on third down in the third quarter.
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In a nasty sleet storm, Michigan State backup quarterback Rocky Lombardi tries to evade the Michigan pass rush in the fourth quarter.
In a nasty sleet storm, Michigan State backup quarterback Rocky Lombardi tries to evade the Michigan pass rush in the fourth quarter.
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Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke struggled all day, trying to pass with an injured shoulder and not connecting with his receiver.
Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke struggled all day, trying to pass with an injured shoulder and not connecting with his receiver.
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Michigan State backup quarterback Rocky Lombardi runs the football up the sideline in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State backup quarterback Rocky Lombardi runs the football up the sideline in the fourth quarter.
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A soaked grey squirrel looks for shelter in the north end zone near the end of the game.  The drenched mammal provided a moment of comic relief in the inclement weather.
A soaked grey squirrel looks for shelter in the north end zone near the end of the game. The drenched mammal provided a moment of comic relief in the inclement weather.
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Mark Dantonio stalks the sideline while the clock runs down on the Michigan State.
Mark Dantonio stalks the sideline while the clock runs down on the Michigan State.
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Grinning, Michigan ' s Chase Winovich holds aloft the Paul Bunyan Trophy as MSU falls to Michigan, 21-7.
Grinning, Michigan's Chase Winovich holds aloft the Paul Bunyan Trophy as MSU falls to Michigan, 21-7.
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Michigan football players hold the Paul Bunyan Trophy aloft on their way back to the locker room.
Michigan football players hold the Paul Bunyan Trophy aloft on their way back to the locker room.
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Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh hugs Zach Gentry during their celebration at midfield.
Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh hugs Zach Gentry during their celebration at midfield.
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Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh hugs running back Karan Higdon outside the locker room.
Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh hugs running back Karan Higdon outside the locker room.
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Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) flies through the air while being tackled by Michigan State ' s Kenny Willekes (48) in the second quarter.
Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) flies through the air while being tackled by Michigan State's Kenny Willekes (48) in the second quarter.
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Michigan ' s Shea Patterson starts the game with a pass.
Michigan's Shea Patterson starts the game with a pass.
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Michigan ' s Karan Higdon gets stopped short of a first down by Michigan State ' s defense, forcing a punt in the first quarter.
Michigan's Karan Higdon gets stopped short of a first down by Michigan State's defense, forcing a punt in the first quarter.
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Michigan State players Kenny Willekes (48) and Tyriq Thompson (17) celebrate when Michigan ' s Karan Higdon gets stopped short of a first down by the Spartan defense, forcing a punt in the first quarter.
Michigan State players Kenny Willekes (48) and Tyriq Thompson (17) celebrate when Michigan's Karan Higdon gets stopped short of a first down by the Spartan defense, forcing a punt in the first quarter.
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Michigan's Josh Uche (6) sacks Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke in the first quarter.
Michigan's Josh Uche (6) sacks Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke in the first quarter.
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Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws to LJ Scott in the first quarter for a first down.
Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws to LJ Scott in the first quarter for a first down.
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Michigan State running back La ' Darius Jefferson (15) looks for a way around Michigan tackler Josh Ross (12).
Michigan State running back La'Darius Jefferson (15) looks for a way around Michigan tackler Josh Ross (12).
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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh grabs quarterback Shea Patterson for a quick word after Patterson ran out of bounds in the second quarter.
 Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh grabs quarterback Shea Patterson for a quick word after Patterson ran out of bounds in the second quarter.
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Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson hands the ball to fullback Ben Mason (42), who rumbles for a first down in the second quarter.
Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson hands the ball to fullback Ben Mason (42), who rumbles for a first down in the second quarter.
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Michigan State running back LJ Scott spins out of a tackle in the second quarter.
Michigan State  running back LJ Scott spins out of a tackle in the second quarter.
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Michigan State ' s Andrew Dowell (5) pulls Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson down short of the first-down line in the second quaerter.
Michigan State's Andrew Dowell (5) pulls Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson down short of the first-down line in the second quaerter.
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Michigan State ' s LJ Scott leaves Michigan ' s Devin Bush on his face when he turns the corner for extra yards in the first quarter.
Michigan State's LJ Scott leaves Michigan's Devin Bush on his face when he turns the corner for extra yards in the first quarter.
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Michigan State ' s Connor Heyward (11) pulls in a first down pass in spite of Michigan ' s O ' Maury Samuels (23) in the first quarter.
Michigan State's Connor Heyward (11) pulls in a first down pass in spite of Michigan's O'Maury Samuels (23) in the first quarter.
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Michigan State blocks a low field-goal attempt by Michigan ' s Quinn Nordin in the second quarter.
Michigan State blocks a low field-goal attempt by Michigan's Quinn Nordin in the second quarter.
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Michigan tight end Zach Gentry gets past  Michigan State's Justin Layne for a first down in the first half.
Michigan tight end Zach Gentry gets past Michigan State's Justin Layne for a first down in the first half.
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Michigan State ' s Felton Davis can ' t hold onto this pass from Brian Lewerke in the first quarter in front of Michigan ' s David Long (22).
Michigan State's Felton Davis can't hold onto this pass from Brian Lewerke in the first quarter in front of Michigan's David Long (22).
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Michigan ' s Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) goes down under a sea of green in the first quarter.
 Michigan's Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) goes down under a sea of green in the first quarter.
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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh unbuckles his audio gear when officals stop the game for dangerous weather as MSU hosts Michigan at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Oct 20, 2018.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh unbuckles his audio gear when officals stop the game for dangerous weather as MSU hosts Michigan at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Oct 20, 2018.
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Michigan State players leave the field when officials stop the game for dangerous weather in the first quarter.
Michigan State players leave the field when officials stop the game for dangerous weather in the first quarter.
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Fans sit alone in the stands waiting for severe weather to arrive.
Fans sit alone in the stands waiting for severe weather to arrive.
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The Michigan football team enters Spartan Stadium before taking on Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing Saturday Oct 20, 2018.
The Michigan football team enters Spartan Stadium before taking on Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing Saturday Oct 20, 2018.
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A Spartan fan gets expressive without uttering a word before MSU hosts Michigan at Spartan Stadium.
A Spartan fan gets expressive without uttering a word before MSU hosts Michigan at Spartan Stadium.
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Wolverine fans mug the camera as Michigan football takes on Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Wolverine fans mug the camera as Michigan football takes on Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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MSU and Michigan State fans cross a foot bridge over the Red Cedar River early in the morning.
MSU and Michigan State fans cross a foot bridge over the Red Cedar River early in the morning.
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Michigan fans make their way down a walk lined with green and white during early tailgating on campus before the noon kickoff.
Michigan fans make their way down a walk lined with green and white during early tailgating on campus before the noon kickoff.
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