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Both teams enter on six-game losing streaks. The most recent victories for both squads came against FCS opponents back on Sept. 13, when MSU beat Youngstown State and the Nittany Lions defeated Villanova. Penn State has not beaten a Power Four team this year, while Michigan State's lone such victory is against 1-9 Boston College in double overtime.
No. 18 Michigan brings a three-game winning streak to historic Wrigley Field as the Wolverines face Northwestern on Fox at noon ET today. Here's how to watch for free.
Penn State finally snapped its six-game losing streak with a controlled 28-10 win at Michigan State on Saturday at Spartan Stadium, claiming the Land Grant Trophy for the third consecutive year for the first time since 2004-06.
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Michigan, ranked No. 18 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 7-2 overall and 5-1 in the Big Ten. Most recently, Michigan beat Purdue 21-16 on Nov. 1. Facing Purdue, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood went 13-for-22 with 145 passing yards and one interception.
Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia grades Michigan football after its 24-22 walk-off win over Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 15, in Chicago.