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Now that Hoke is in charge, perhaps the Wolverines will bring the sense of urgency that has been lacking since Lloyd Carr stepped down. Once they match that intensity, the rivalry will be even bigger and better than ever.
This Saturday is the annual Michigan/Michigan State game. So for the next week not only will the state be divided but also workplaces, households and even friends.
To many Spartans Oct. 30, 2004, was a horrible day. Michigan State lost to the University of Michigan 45-37.
How can you not be excited for Michigan and Michigan State this week? I know these two teams are far from perfect, but there is tons of intrigue surrounding this game.
"Man screw you Valenti" or "LIES ALL LIES YOU LOVE THIS!!!!!!" The simple answer is, I used to love it. I used to live and die by it. In many ways this rivalry ran my sporting life.
Why I like the Michigan Wolverines: Growing up in Michigan in the 70's as a youngster -- Michigan State football never stood a chance with me.
Michigan fans often shamed Michigan State fans with football. Michigan's storied football program long overshadowed the Spartans, with far more Big Ten titles and national championships.
I love Michigan and I love Michigan State. I grew up in the state of Michigan and they are both my schools.
I believe that every sports fan in southeastern lower Michigan at one point had a decision to make.....to cheer for Michigan or Michigan State and I went with the Wolverines.
When Michigan State needed a little inspiration to defeat Ohio State this year, Mark Dantonio reached into his Netflix bag of tricks and decided to inspire his guys with a little viewing party of Adam Sandler in "The Waterboy".
If I was asked to sum up what the Michigan/Michigan State rivalry means to me in one word, I think the word I would have to use is "payback".
All of Ohio State's NCAA investigations and sanctions might not have been as painful for Buckeyes fans as this.
MSU quarterback Kirk Cousins hits B. J. Cunningham in the first quarter for a TD and the Michigan State Spartans defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes 10-7 on Saturday.
Michigan State forward Delvon Roe has decided to end his basketball career as a Spartan due to degenerative knee pain.
At some point in recent years during this national mish-mosh of market share, realignment, boards of regents and conference rejects, actual Big Ten football became homogenized.
Kirk Cousins and Michigan State should find out awfully soon what kind of season this is going to be.
Kirk Cousins and Michigan State should find out awfully soon what kind of season this is going to be.
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio is rearranging the depth chart for his offensive line and not just because the group was ineffective last weekend.
This is the message that should come out of Michigan State's miserable performance Saturday in a 31-13 loss at Notre Dame: It is only one game.
Michigan State was hurt by its own sloppiness - 12 penalties for 86 yards. Cousins completed 12 of his passes to B.J. Cunningham as the Spartans were forced to go to the air and play catch up.
Tom Izzo joked that when he jumps off the roof after losing a game, at least this time the landing will be soft water.
Tradition is one of the great aspects of college football.
It's been a year since Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio was hospitalized with a mild heart attack after calling a memorable fake field goal to beat Notre Dame.
As Michigan State unveils their new Nike Pro Combat uniforms people instantly are talking.
MSU unveiled the uniform they will wear for the game against Michigan on Oct 15th.
The Michigan State Police says it's investigating a rollover crash that stemmed from a rear-end collision in Detroit on Saturday night.
The Allen Park Police Department in Michigan has shared information about a missing person who was last seen early Thursday.
Two police officers in Highland Park, Michigan, were injured in a crash involving two of the city's own patrol cars, the Michigan State Police said Sunday morning.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Two police officers in Highland Park, Michigan, were injured in a crash involving two of the city's own patrol cars, the Michigan State Police said Sunday morning.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
The Michigan State Police says it's investigating a rollover crash that stemmed from a rear-end collision in Detroit on Saturday night.
The Allen Park Police Department in Michigan has shared information about a missing person who was last seen early Thursday.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Ryan's father led the Jets from 2009-14, including back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon said he took some calls ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer reports on the only move the team made and why the organization has confidence in their core players.
Another cold night before warmer air moves in
Investigators were back at the home of Nancy Guthrie on Friday, nearly a week after she went missing. They were seen taking a closer look at the roof of her house and at a car in Tucson, Arizona. Andres Gutierrez shares details about the ongoing search for the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q in Detroit's North End neighborhood is in danger of closing after 60 years of business. Veronica Ortega spoke to people who lined up outside in cold conditions to give patronage to the business.
Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight at Cass Technical High School on Saturday for the Detroit Public Schools Community District Spelling Bee. Teachers say the competition is about more than just spelling.