The No. 25 Wolverines face the Spartans in a showdown for the Paul Bunyan Trophy this Saturday at 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

The Michigan Wolverines (5-2) will be the visiting team as they face the Michigan State Spartans (3-4) on Saturday, October 25 in a Big Ten Saturday Night game held under the nighttime lights at Spartan Stadium. The game will kick off live at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, with NBC Sports beginning pregame coverage at 7 p.m. ET.

Michigan and Michigan State fans can expect a great fall day for tailgating on Saturday, Oct. 25, ahead of the 2025 showdown under the lights at Spartan Stadium. By kickoff, fans will want to bundle up as temperatures are expected to be in the 40s — and continue falling throughout the primetime matchup between Big Ten foes.

The Detroit Free Press' "Hail Yes!" and Lansing State Journal's "Spartan Speak" will host a special crossover podcast to talk U-M vs. MSU.

With a long day of tailgating, East Lansing police are shared safety tips for Michigan State and Michigan fans.

The Detroit Free Press' "Hail Yes!" and Lansing State Journal's "Spartan Speak" hosted a special crossover podcast to talk U-M vs. MSU.

Preview the Michigan State Spartans' college football week 9 matchup with Michigan, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.