Michigan players hoist the Paul Bunyan trophy, decorating it with sunglasses and a winged helmet, after defeating MSU 31-20 on Saturday. (Jacob Hamilton | MLive) | MLive.com

It’s a beautiful day for football in East Lansing, as Michigan State is set to host rival Michigan. Fans filled campus for tailgating festivities before the game. (Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive) | MLive.com

https://l.mlive.com/vkc53s Alex Lillie came out to his parents as transgender in 8th grade. At 17, he's now captain of the Saline Hornets girls swim team and a community leader and advocate for others who may be following a similar path to his own. (Greg Wickliffe | MLive) | MLive.com

The Michigan Marching Band performs in enemy territory, walking toward and past the Spartan Statue, before the rivalry game on Saturday. (Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive) | MLive.com

The Michigan State Spartans arrive at the Spartan Statue, led by head coach Jonathan Smith, honoring tradition before their game against rival Michigan on Saturday. (Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive) | MLive.com

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/fjh52y Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore and edge rusher T.J. Guy discuss the team's fourth straight victory over the Michigan State Spartans football team. The No. 25-ranked Wolverines won the rivalry game, 31-20, on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. (Isaac Ritchey | MLive.com) | Michigan Wolverines on MLive.com