Michigan is a real power this season. The Wolverines have sights set on bigger things such as winning the national championship.

Michigan State has more modest goals. This is the Spartans' Super Bowl. Michigan State gets sky high for this in-state, Big Ten rivalry matchup far more than Michigan does. It's not a coincidence the Spartans have covered in 12 of the last 14 meetings, including winning straight-up each of the past two years.

The Spartans are a disappointing 3-4, but they regained some lost confidence by defeating Wisconsin in their last game. Michigan State QB Payton Thorne had his most efficient game of the season in that victory.