It's a rivalry Michigan has certainly found itself on the better end of. The Wolverines are 74-38-5 all-time in the series and have won the last three matchups. They also won a national title a couple years ago, which is always worth holding over the head of your rival.

Follow tonight's Michigan State vs Bowling Green men's basketball game with live updates, highlights and score updates

Thursday’s exhibition opener was a rematch from last season when Michigan State won 86-72 in a November game that really counted. Bowling Green led by as many as 12 in the first half and the Spartans closed the game on an 18-0 run for a deceptive final score.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. --- It has been a very tough start to the Big Ten schedule for Michigan State, who sit at 3-3 overall, but is 0-3 during conference play. Things are not getting any easier, too, as the Spartans are now prepping for a daunting task against No. 3 Indiana (6-0, 3-0) on the road.

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

The Michigan State Spartans (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten) are in desperate need of a win and to do accomplish that in Week 8, they’ll have to try and upset the toughest team on their schedule in No. 3 Indiana (6-0, 3-0) on the road this afternoon.

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