Michigan Football vs Michigan State: Injury report, live Stream, TV channel and betting preview

All the key info you need for Michigan football and Michigan State in the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. 

The wait is nearly over as we are just a few hours away from Michigan football and Michigan State in East Lansing.

While this is always an important game for the Wolverines and the Spartans, the hype is off the charts for the highest-ranked matchup between Michigan football and MSU since 1961.

The winner will remain tied for first in the Big Ten East and squarely in the mix for the College Football Playoff with four games left after today.

But all of that feels secondary. This is for the Paul Bunyan. This is for the state of Michigan and records, rankings, whatever — none of that matters.

The Wolverines were a huge favorite a year ago and laid an egg at home. It has haunted members of this Michigan football team, as well as the fanbase.

All will be forgotten with a win today in East Lansing. Here are our five predictions, as well as three reasons we believe Michigan will win.

And now, here’s the key betting info you need, as well as how to watch and stream Michigan football against Michigan State.

Michigan football vs Michigan State Injury report

We broke down the injury report on Friday but the biggest name to watch is that of Michigan offensive lineman Zak Zinter. He dressed last week against Northwestern but didn’t play.

However, last night, he tweeted about the Paul Bunyan coming home soon, which leads me to believe we’ll see him on the field.

I doubt you tweet something like that only to sit on the bench with an injury. You never know but I bet Zinter plays. Trevor Keegan is still a question mark but the O-line needs Zinter back and it looks like it will get him for this critical matchup.

Michigan football vs Michigan State Odds and Betting Pick Week 9

According to WynnBET’s Week 9 odds for college football, Michigan is a 4.5-point favorite over Michigan State. The over/under for this game is 50.5.

The Wolverines opened as a five-point favorite and much of the money has come in on Michigan State. But the Wolverines boast the Big Ten’s best rushing attack and even when Wisconsin had the No. 1 run defense, Michigan was able to get yards on the ground.

Kenneth Walker III is one of Michigan State’s offensive stars. The Spartans are loaded at receiver and Payton Thorne has had a nice year at quarterback.

Yet, the U-M defense is second in the nation in scoring and in the top 10 in total defense. Michigan is also more efficient on third downs (2nd in the Big Ten) and while Cade McNamara isn’t flashy, he doesn’t make mistakes, and Saturday, that will be enough for a Michigan win.

We are predicting the Wolverines to win 26-17. The game will be tight throughout. It will be one score until Jake Moody connects on a field goal late, which pushes the advantage to nine.

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What Channel is the Michigan Game On Week 9?

Michigan will play Michigan State on Fox at 12 PM EST/9 AM PST

Michigan football vs Michigan State Live Stream

Today’s Michigan football game can be live-streamed on Fubo TV.