The Michigan State Spartans (2-4) take on a familiar opponent when they host the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (7-0) on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Spartan Stadium in a Big Ten showdown. Look below for more important info, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Michigan State vs. Michigan Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: East Lansing, Michigan
- Stadium: Spartan Stadium
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Michigan State vs. Michigan Stats and Insights
- Michigan State has a -14-point negative scoring differential on the season (-2.3 per game). Michigan has outscored opponents by 229 points in 2023 (32.7 per game).
- Michigan State has put an average of 22.0 points per game on the board this season, 15.3 more than the 6.7 Michigan has surrendered.
- When they meet or go over what the Wolverines give up this season (6.7 points per game), the Spartans are 2-4.
- This year Michigan scores 15.1 more points per game (39.4) than Michigan State gives up (24.3).
- The Wolverines are 7-0 overall when scoring more than 24.3 points this season.
Michigan State vs. Michigan Recent Meetings
- The last two times Michigan and Michigan State have squared off, the two teams share a split 1-1 record.
- The last two times the Spartans have matched up against the Wolverines, they have a 2-0 record against the spread. The scoring has gone over the point total on one occasion.
- In their last two head-to-head matchups, Michigan has scored 62 points against Michigan State, while surrendering only 44 points.
Top Performers
Michigan State
- Nathan Carter has been putting up numbers in the running game, rushing for 529 yards and four touchdowns in six games.
- Noah Kim has played six games in 2023, and he’s totaled 1,090 passing yards, six touchdowns, six interceptions and a 56.5% completion percentage.
- In six games, Tre Mosley has turned 37 targets into 23 catches, 228 yards and two touchdowns for the Spartans.
- As an important part of the Spartans’ pass game, Montorie Foster has produced 274 receiving yards and one touchdown on 24 receptions.
- Cal Haladay has helped carry the Spartans’ defense with 40 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception in six games.
- The Spartans’ defense has been helped by Angelo Grose, who has played six games and registered 0.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL, 29 tackles, and two interceptions.
- Malik Spencer has helped carry the Spartans’ defense with 35 tackles and 1.0 TFL in six games.
- Aaron Brule has been an important part of the Spartans’ defense in 2023, with 22 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks in six games.
Michigan
- J.J. McCarthy has thrown for 1,512 yards (216.0 per game), completing 78.2% of his throws, with 14 touchdowns and three interceptions in seven games.
- McCarthy also has run for 160 yards and three TDs.
- Blake Corum has rushed for 546 yards (78.0 per game) and 12 touchdowns in seven games.
- In the passing game, Roman Wilson has scored nine TDs, hauling in 25 balls for 396 yards (56.6 per game).
- In the passing game, Cornelius Johnson has scored one TD, catching 19 balls for 357 yards (51.0 per game).
- Jaylen Harrell has been doing his part on defense, totaling 16 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks for the Wolverines.
- The Wolverines’ Michael Barrett has compiled 1.0 sack to go with 24 tackles in seven games.
- Mason Graham has been providing a big boost on defense, posting 1.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 18 tackles for the Wolverines.
- Josaiah Stewart has posted 18 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks In seven games for the Wolverines.