5 things learned in Michigan football's win over Michigan State

What we learned from Michigan's win over Michigan State.
Michigan's Derrick Moore, left, celebrates a sack with Troy Bowles during the fourth quarter in the game against Michigan State on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Michigan's Derrick Moore, left, celebrates a sack with Troy Bowles during the fourth quarter in the game against Michigan State on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Jimmy Rolder is a heck of a player

This has been apparent for a while this season. Jimmy Rolder, a senior, and a national champion, was one of Michigan's best players in East Lansing.

Rolder forced a fumble on the opening drive for the Spartans. That allowed Michigan football to take an early lead. Cole Sullivan exited the game due to injury, and Rolder responded. He finished with 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack.

Rolder even did a good job in coverage. He's become a three-down linebacker, which could be essential down the stretch if Sullivan is out for an extended period of time.

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