The whole entire state is excited for this football game.

This is the state championship.

It's a statement game.

This is a trophy game.

Being able to keep Paul Bunyan.

This isn't just another game.

This is different.

They all count the same, but these ones mean more to us.

Every game's big, but especially when you're facing your rival.

This game means absolutely everything.

And trust me, we're chopping at the bid to go out there and play at home too,

which is nice. Have our energy, have our fans. It's going to be a physical, tough, hard-file

football game. Play the game with controlled emotion. And we go win this game for 365 days. We stay

state champs. We're closing in on another Michigan game day.

Let's get you set for Saturday's matchup with our Keys to the Game Edition of In the Trenches.

Presented by Meyer, presenting sponsor of the 2024 Michigan football season

and proud supporter of hundreds of local sports teams across the Midwest.

Now, here's John Jensen.

The backyard brawl, state championship,

call it whatever you want. It's a rivalry game between Michigan and Michigan State. No matter

where you go, you're always going to run into somebody from the other side. They may be in your

house. They may be your neighbors. They may be

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