Michigan State Makes 5 Field Goals, Forces 4 Turnovers and Has 5 Sacks in 15-6 Win over Michigan
Liam Boyd hit all five field goals as the Spartans forced four turnovers and five sacks to snap a six-game skid.
- On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Michigan State defeated Michigan 15-6 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, snapping a four-game losing streak to reclaim the Paul Bunyan Trophy.
- Entering the matchup with a 2-6 record and depleted roster, Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald prepared the Spartans to dominate the trenches against a Wolverines team favored by two touchdowns.
- Kicker Liam Boyd drilled five field goals while the Spartans' defense forced four turnovers, including two interceptions of Michigan freshman quarterback Tommy Carr, holding the Wolverines to 192 total yards.
- The loss dropped Michigan to 5-4 overall and 2-4 in the Big Ten, marking the third consecutive home game this season the Wolverines were held scoreless in the first half.
- Michigan travels to Oregon on Saturday, November 14, 2026, before facing Ohio State, while Michigan State hosts Washington that same day seeking to build momentum from the rivalry victory.
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thesportsleader.comFive field goals prove sufficient for Michigan State to beat Michigan
Liam Boyd kicked five field goals to lead Michigan State to a 15-6 win over rival Michigan on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich.The Spartans (3-6, 1-5 Big Ten) snapped a six-game losing streak overall and a four-game skid against the Wolverines (5-4, 2-4).Michigan State entered the game last in the league in forced turnovers, but its defense produced four takeaways.The Spartans outgained the Wolverines 298-192 in total yards and possessed the football…
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Michigan State makes 5 field goals, forces 4 turnovers and has 5 sacks in 15-6 win over Michigan
Liam Boyd made five field goals on five attempts and Michigan State's defense forced four turnovers and had five sacks in a 15-6 win over Michigan on Saturday night.
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