Neither team was playing Saturday night for a spot in the Big Ten championship or the College Football Playoff, but the stakes were still high. Michigan and Michigan State met in the 117th all-time meeting between the two in-state rival programs, with the Wolverines earning a 24-17 victory at the Big House.

After an ugly first half, Michigan came out of the locker room and asserted its dominance in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 15-10. The Wolverines outscored their opponents in the second half for the first time in six games. With the win, the Wolverines improved to 5-3 on the season and are now just one win away from bowl eligibility.

Here are some of the top performers in Saturday’s win at Michigan:

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