Is Michigan State better than Michigan football?

From 2016 to 2019, Michigan won three out of four, but the Spartans won the 2020 and 2021 games under new head coach Mel Tucker….Michigan–Michigan State football rivalry.

Statistics
All-time record	Michigan leads, 71–38–5
Trophy series	Michigan leads, 38–29–2
Longest win streak	Michigan, 14 (1916–1929)
Current win streak	Michigan State, 2 (2020–present)

Is Michigan ranked higher than Michigan State?

Statistically offensively, defensively, they’re ranked higher than Michigan State in just about every category. That being said, the committee gave great credence to the Michigan State win head-to-head against Michigan.

Who’s better at basketball Michigan or Michigan State?

Michigan currently leads the series, which began on January 9, 1909. However, Michigan State currently leads the series since joining the Big Ten in 1950. As a result of the Big Ten moving to 11 teams with the addition of Penn State, teams were not guaranteed two games against each other.

When was the last time Michigan beat state?

In fact, the last time Michigan beat Ohio State was all the way back in 2011. The Buckeyes have won the last eight meetings between the two schools. As a reminder, they didn’t play in 2020 because of a COVID-19 outbreak with the Wolverines.

What year did Michigan beat Michigan State?

ANN ARBOR – October 30: Wide receiver Braylon Edwards #1 of Michigan catches a touchdown pass defended by Jaren Hayes #31 of Michigan State at Michigan Stadium on October 30, 2004 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Michigan State Spartans 45-37.

What is Michigan ranked in football?

Football

RANK	SCHOOL	POINTS
RANK	SCHOOL	POINTS
1	Alabama	1,535 (50)
2	Michigan	1,480 (9)
3	Georgia	1,408

Does Michigan State have a good football team?

Michigan State claims a total of six national championships. The Spartans have also won eleven conference championships, with two in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and nine in the Big Ten. The Spartans compete with in-state rival Michigan for the Paul Bunyan Trophy.