Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from a disciplined win over Michigan State

In a must-win affair the Wolverines kept the Paul Bunyan trophy in Ann Arbor for another gratifying year.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (18) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (18) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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3. Michigan State resorts to violence again

After re-watching the video of how the brawl started on the last play it is clear that after some pushing and shoving Colston Loveland head-butted a Spartan defender and all hell broke loose. Obviously, words were exchanged and for the second time in as many home games with the Spartans at Michigan stadium, there is a melee that spoils an otherwise clean Michigan football win.

Kalel Mullings appeared to do something to a Michigan State staffer in the process and punches flew by both sides. Sherrone Moore was asked about it in the post scuffle interview and stated that it will be dealt with once everything is sorted out.

As for Moore, he becomes the first first-year Michigan football head coach to beat Michigan State in over 75 years. However, with the number one team in the country stepping foot into the Big House next weekend, Moore's job doesn't get any more enviable.

Suspensions could result from the tussle. It's rather sad to see because both teams held it together until then, but Michigan State is sick of losing their Super Bowl to Michigan every year. The days of shaking hands and accepting the loss are gone, especially in such an ugly social media age that we live in.

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