Sherrone Moore, Michigan Excite CFB Fans in MSU Win After Dropping Out of AP Top 25

The Paul Bunyan Trophy stayed with Michigan in 2024.

The Wolverines took down Michigan State by the final score of 24-17 in Saturday's Big Ten showdown, snapping a brief two-game losing streak.

Davis Warren started under center for the first time since Sept. 14 and wrapped up an efficient performance. Warren finished 13-of-19 for 123 yards and a touchdown without recording a turnover.

Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore also utilized quarterback Alex Orji in the run game, as he picked up 64 yards and a score on six carries.

Moore's offense got creative against the Spartans, as running back Donovan Edwards threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter on a trick play.

It was an important win for the Wolverines after they fell out of the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time this season.

Fans were impressed with the victory.

Tempers flared after the final whistle, as players needed to be separated once the Wolverines kneeled the ball.

It wasn't a flawless all-around performance from Michigan, as the team's defense struggled without standout cornerback Will Johnson. The Spartans compiled 352 total yards and converted eight of their 15 third-down opportunities.

Still, Moore's squad made enough plays to emerge victorious and improve to 5-3 on the season as a whole.