Michigan State Spartans defeated the Michigan Wolverines 15-6 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on November 7, 2026, claiming the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Nick Sharpe, wearing number 52, joined the team mascot in celebrating the rivalry victory on the field after the final whistle.
The win marks another chapter in the historic in-state rivalry between the two programs. Photographs from the game show the Spartans players and coaching staff posing with the trophy following the defensive struggle.
