Tonight in this pleasant peninsula that is Michigan, our two B1G schools meet on the football field up in East Lansing for the 118th time dating back to 1898. It will be the 80th straight season the schools have met.
On paper, it seems a mismatch. The Michigan Wolverines are 5-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while the Michigan State Spartans 3-4 and 0-4 and currently riding a 4-game losing streak. But you know what they say when the coveted Paul Bunyan Trophy’s on the line?
Regardless of who they are and whatever they may say, I have a pair of giveaways in conjunction with this rivalry game.
Back on September 18, 2025, I was joined by photographer Tyler Leipprandt from Michigan Sky Media on our podcast, Conversations with Sports Fans, to discuss how he captures his stunning aerial images (seen above).
Well, I purchased a pair of 5×7 photo prints of Tyler’s work (totally frame worthy!) from high above both Michigan Stadium (“The Money Shot”) and Spartan Stadium (“Rival Game”) during the 2022 and 2023 matchups, respectively, and they’re now up-for-grabs to whomever submits their interest on this Google Form in advance of the 11:59 p.m. ET, October 31, 2025, entry deadline.
Depending upon your allegiances, these will look great in your home or they’d make a perfect gift for the Sparty or M lover in your life.
Spread the word! I’d love to get these into loving Spartans and Wolverines fan homes.
This is amazing
Thank you, Marci. Tyler does some fantastic work! You should check out his website for all the other Michigan landmarks he’s shot.
Very interesting.