College football media reacts to insane game with Michigan beating Michigan
By Ethan Lee
The college football world is reacting to the Michigan State Spartans surging back to beat the Michigan Wolverines.
In an improbable and impressive fashion, the Michigan State Spartans came back to beat the Michigan Wolverines Saturday afternoon. After trailing 30-14 about midway through the third quarter, Mel Tucker’s Spartans mounted an impressive comeback to win 37-33.
This contest was monumental for the national title picture and the Big Ten championship picture. Michigan losing this game likely gets Michigan State right in the midst of the college football playoff discussion while at the same time making it difficult for the Wolverines to even win their division.
Michigan State beating Michigan may have been the game of the year
Tucker deserves a ton of credit for how quickly he’s turned Michigan State around. The Spartans were a bit of a mess prior to his arrival and now they’re one of the best teams in the country this season.
What a game and scene in East Lansing. Tuck comin, indeed.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) October 30, 2021
Mel Tucker is now 2-0 against Michigan.
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) October 30, 2021
The game itself was incredible. Michigan State completing the comeback to win at home in a rivalry game? Just an incredible story as part of an impressive, special season.
MICHIGAN STATE PICKS CADE MCNAMARA
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 30, 2021
THE SPARTANS HAVE COME BACK AND RUINED MICHIGANS PERFECT SEASON
SPARTY’S PERFECT SEASON IS ALIVE
WHAT A GAME!!!!
— Jen Lada (@JenLada) October 30, 2021
That is one of the great college football games you will ever see. Everything in the world on the line for both teams. I didn’t have a horse in the race and I am absolutely spent from watching it. #Michigan #MichiganState
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) October 30, 2021
Folks will be talking about the referees and the potential impact their presence had on this game for a little while.
Wow .. Michigan State w/ the INT. Boom. Right after the huge roughing the passer penalty that helped the Wolverines. What a win for the program.
— Heather Dinich (@CFBHeather) October 30, 2021
Fans whine about refs 24/7. Get over it. Michigan had multiple chances to win this game and instead of making the big plays late — Sparty made em. #LoveMelTucker
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) October 30, 2021
Truly wild that Michigan State won by 4 today.
— Max Olson (@max_olson) October 30, 2021
They took Aidan Hutchinson's TD off the board. Michigan instead gets a FG before halftime. 4-point difference.
And now, after losing to the Spartans for two years in a row, along with generally underachieving throughout his tenure, is it time for Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh to leave town? Or can this season be salvaged?
Spartans with the INT to seal it.
— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) October 30, 2021
Amazing game.
And now, we talk about Jim Harbaugh.
Harbaugh’s seat might be heating up after the Wolverines blew the lead in this game and had their season spoiled in the process.
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