The Michigan Wolverines are hosting the Michigan State Wolverines in a Week 9 college football game. Follow live updates.

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The annual in-state rivalry game kicks off tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET from Spartan Stadium with Michigan seeking its fourth consecutive victory in the series. Here's how to watch for free.

MSU comes into the game at 3-4, desperate for a Big Ten win, and getting Jonathan Smith's tenure back on track. While Michigan, on the other hand, is 5-2 and clinging on to a chance to make the College Football Playoff. This should be a competitive rivalry matchup, as is normally is, between the Spartans and Wolverines.

The Paul Bunyan Statue is on the line on Saturday night as No. 25 Michigan faces Michigan State. See how to watch this game for free.