The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Michigan State Spartans 31-20 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, on October 25, 2025, securing the Paul Bunyan Trophy. The victory was captured in a photograph by Nic Antaya for Getty Images showing the Wolverines celebrating the rivalry trophy.
The game report was published by SB Nation on November 7, 2026, authored by Matt Hartwell.
