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Michigan State football: Gallery from MSU’s battle with Michigan

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October 26, 2025

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On Saturday, Michigan State football fell to the Michigan Wolverines, 31-20. Spartan Shadows photographer Nolan Gerou was on hand to capture the atmosphere and the game, and here are some of his best images from the contest.

A look at the Spartan Stadium Scoreboard. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

Sparty reacts during Michigan State football’s loss to Michigan
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Jonathan Smith walks off the field following a 31-20 loss to the Michigan Wolverines.
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The Wolverines celebrate following their win over Michigan State football.
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Jaden Mangham (3) holds the Paul Bunyan trophy following Michigan’s victory over the Michigan State Spartans.
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Michigan celebrates with the Paul Bunyan Trophy by putting their helmet on it following the victory.
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Jonathan Smith speaks to the media following Michigan State football’s 31-20 loss to the Wolverines.
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Andrew Marsh is dragged to the ground following a catch.
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Ben Roberts is helped off the field following an injury.
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Andrew Marsh (in white, 4) prepares to run a route against Malcolm Bell (in green, 14).
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Justice Haynes (in white, 22) is dragged down during a run.
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Andrew Marsh (in white, 4) prepares to run a route against Joshua Eaton (in green, 7) during the game.
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Bryce Underwood (in white, 19) eludes Jalen Thompson (in green, 9) amidst Michigan’s victory over Michigan State football.
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Bryce Underwood (in white, 19) throws the ball over Nikai Martinez (in green, 1) during his victory over Michigan State football.
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Bryce Underwood (19) calls for the ball against Michigan State football.
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Tom Izzo stands on the sidelines during the Michigan State loss to Michigan.
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Dominic Zvada (in white, 96) kicks the ball against the Michigan State Spartans.
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Ryan Eckley punts the ball against the Michigan Wolverines.
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Aidan Chiles scrambles out of the pocket for Michigan State.
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Mark Dantonio stands on the sidelines pre-game for Michigan State football.
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Bryce Underwood hits the “Paul Bunyan pose” following his touchdown against Michigan State football.
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Bryce Underwood (in white, 19) jukes into the end zone around Malik Spencer (in green, 43).
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Bryce Underwood (19) eludes pressure against Michigan State football.
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Aidan Chiles struts to the sideline following his touchdown against the Wolverines.
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AJ Dennis (in green, 77) gestures for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines.
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Aidan Chiles tries to sneak into the end zone for Michigan State football.
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Aidan Chiles stands on the sidelines during Michigan State football’s loss to the Michigan Wolverines.
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Nick Marsh (6) hauls in a pass for Michigan State football.
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Justice Haynes (in white, 22) runs the ball against Michigan State.
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Aidan Chiles throws the ball during Saturday’s contest.
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Justice Haynes runs the ball into the end zone for the Michigan Wolverines.
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Emmett Matasovsky

Michigan State Media and Information Management Class of '22. Emmett covers primarily football, recruiting, and basketball for Spartan Shadows, alongside writing for Detroit Lions on SI. He has also written for Spartan Avenue, Basic Blues, and Hail WV.