Michigan State outscored the Wolverines in box score but fell short on the scoreboard.

The Spartans outscored Michigan in almost every statistic, but failed to pull out the win at the end of the game, losing 24-17. Michigan State pushed down the field late in the game and had a chance to tie the game, but failed to convert on 4th down.

Michigan State has now lost three straight to its in-state rival. This is the Spartans’ longest losing streak in the rivalry since 2007.

The loss leaves Michigan State 4-4 overall and 2-3 in Big Ten play. Next up, Michigan State hosts undefeated Indiana next week. But before we turn to the Hoosiers, let’s hear what Detroit Free Press beat reporter Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch had to say about Michigan State’s loss to Michigan.

Click here to watch the full recap video of the Spartans’ loss to Solari and Couch.

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