Michigan State Spartans secured a 15-6 victory over the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on November 7, 2026, reclaiming the Paul Bunyan Trophy. The win marked the Spartans' triumph in the annual rivalry game, with players and the team mascot celebrating on the field after the final whistle. The photograph by Gregory Shamus captures Nick Sharpe (#52) and the Spartans mascot holding the trophy.
The result was highlighted in the Michigan State Spartans Football fan survey game 10, published by SB Nation on November 10, 2026, authored by Kyle Thele.
