In the Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, the No. 25 ranked Michigan Wolverines visit the Michigan State Spartans hoping to trounce their rivals on the road in Week 9

Michigan football's next game will be against Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" pregame show will be broadcast live from the game. The game is scheduled for a noon EST start and will be televised on Fox.

Purdue, a three-touchdown underdog, ranks bottom-four in the Big Ten in scoring offense and defense. Michigan has won two straight to keep its Big Ten title and College Football Playoff hopes alive and returns home, where it is undefeated in 2025.

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

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

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

During one of Michigan football's practices ahead of the team's game against Purdue last week, the Wolverines helped a young fan live out a dream. Sherrone Moor

EAST LANSING — No. 25 Michigan and Michigan State meet for the 118th time in history Saturday night at 7;30 p.m. (airing on NBC) for the honor of taking home The Paul Bunyan Trophy.