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Postgame Notes: #4 Michigan 29, Michigan State 7

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The 600th game ever played at Michigan Stadium occurred today. The Wolverines have an overall record of 450-133-17 in the Big House.

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• U-M improved to 72-38-5 overall in 115 games against the Spartans,

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including a 39-29-2 record since the two teams started competing for the Paul Bunyan Trophy in 1953. 

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Paul Bunyan Trophy was being played for the 70th time at this time.

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Under head coach Jim Harbaugh, Michigan has started the season with an 8-0 record (2016).

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Since 1997, U-M has opened the season with an 8-0 record twice (in 2006 and 2016).

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• The game played today was the school's 70th night game overall. Overall, Michigan has a 42-28 record in night games.

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With a reported attendance of 111,083, today's game at Michigan Stadium will have drawn more than 100,000 spectators for 306 straight games.

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On 23 attempts, the Spartans gained 37 rushing yards to win the game. MSU is the third opponent Michigan has held to fewer than 50 rushing yards in the previous four weeks.

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With 17 points today, Jake Moody surpassed Remy Hamilton (280 points) and now has 282 points, moving into the top five scorers in a single season in Michigan history.

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On the day, Moody made 5-of-5 field goals, including a long 54-yarder for his career. With 17 points overall, Moody is two points short of his game-high (19). The five field goals that Moody has made are also one short of his single-game record of six.

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