While Michigan has hit another level as a program over the past two years, Michigan State has owned this rivalry over the past 15 seasons. MSU has managed just one FBS win, which came against Central Michigan. The Spartans led 24-6 early in the fourth quarter, but surrendered 21 points in just over five minutes of game time thanks to offensive and special teams miscues. Michigan State lost its fourth consecutive game in Week 7 after giving up a massive comeback to Rutgers. McCarthy threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns in the victory to continue his impressive start to the season. Last week, Michigan overcame a slow start to go on a 52-0 run against Indiana over the final three quarters. On the field, the Wolverines have cruised through a lackluster regular-season slate, winning their first four Big Ten games by a combined 180-31. Wolverines analyst Connor Stalions has been suspended with pay pending the results. The NCAA is investigating Michigan for alleged in-person scouting, and Michigan State has been notified. This year's game brings some off-field controversy, however. 2 Michigan doesn't have to leave the state for its road game at Michigan State to renew a heated Big Ten rivalry Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.