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Michigan 24, MSU 17: Notes, quotes, and observations — relief, and a reprieve

Chris Balasby:Chris Balas•10/27/24•

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Michigan Wolverines football quarterback Davis Warren led U-M to a win over Northwestern. (Photo by Lon Horwedel / TheWolverine.com)
Michigan Wolverines football quarterback Davis Warren led U-M to a win over Northwestern. (Photo by Lon Horwedel / TheWolverine.com)

Michigan State came out swinging (figuratively speaking), left swinging (literally), and in between almost did enough to beat Michigan’s worst team in years Saturday night. But the improved Spartans missed an opportunity when the Wolverines' defense held after a late MSU comeback, closing out a 24-17 win behind maligned quarterback Davis Warren.