Michigan State has its first Big Ten win under Pat Fitzgerald.
The Spartans (3-6, 1-5) smothered Michigan (5-4, 2-4) on Saturday, claiming a 15-6 victory in Ann Arbor.
MSU won the turnover battle 4-0 and outgained the Wolverines 298-192 while dominating possession, holding the ball for 37 minutes, 20 seconds
The Spartans also snapped a four-game losing streak in the series. Here’s what’s being said nationally about Saturday’s rivalry game:
STORIES
Michigan State makes 5 field goals, forces 4 turnovers and has 5 sacks in 15-6 win over Michigan (Associated Press)
MSU stymies Michigan to halt rivalry skid, earn first Big Ten win (Detroit News)
Two men coached in MSU/U-M rivalry Saturday, but only Pat Fitzgerald understood it (Detroit Free Press)
3 quick takes on Michigan State football’s 15-6 win at Michigan (Lansing State Journal)
SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS
The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zuniga posted: “I’m not sure how a coaching tenure recovers from being embarrassed by in-state rivals (who were 2-6! With zero wins over power conference opponents!) like this.”
The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner posted: “Michigan does not have a single offensive player with any football confidence right now. Not one shred. Which is kinda hard to pull of, if we’re honest.”
Drew Ellis posted: “This is a nice win for MSU and Fitzgerald, but it definitely feels like a game that says more about the sad state of Michigan football.”
Former Michigan Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson posted: “What am I watching”