The Spartans were stopped on fourth down twice in the fourth quarter to fall, 31-20, to Michigan in East Lansing.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/michiganstate as Michigan State Beaten Again by Michigan, 31-20. EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State lost to Michigan for the fourth consecutive year in the Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy on Saturday night, 31-20.

The No. 25-ranked Michigan Wolverines defeated the Michigan State Spartans 31-20 in East Lansing for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, their fourth straight victory in the rivalry.

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit had a bold Michigan Wolverines football prediction before the rivalry vs. Michigan State, sparking quite the debate.

No. 25 Michigan rode its defense and rushing attack for a 31-20 win at Michigan State on Saturday night in the 118th installment of the rivalry.

Michigan football defeated Michigan State for the fourth consecutive time in their annual rivalry game. The Wolverines secured a 31-20 victory over the Spartans. Michigan's offense dominated on the ground,

Running backs Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall led the way as No. 25 Michigan cruised to a 31-20 win over rival Michigan State on Saturday night.

Here are five observations from Michigan's win in East Lansing. Michigan has the best running back duo in the Big Ten The Wolverines would not have won this game without their running backs, Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall.