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Weekend Preview: Michigan vs. Michigan State headlines the weekend slate

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Mike McMahon
Dec 05, 2025
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This is one of the final full slates before teams break for the holidays, and it comes with plenty of intrigue. The marquee matchup features a Top-10 showdown between Michigan and Michigan State, a rivalry that rarely disappoints and carries meaningful implications for national ranking and momentum.

Elsewhere, Denver squares off against Miami in a compelling NCHC tilt, while Minnesota Duluth battles Western Michigan in another matchup with postseason ramifications.

In addition, this issue (#616) includes my weekly picks, along with notes on the SCORE Act and the ongoing revenue-sharing developments at Western Michigan.

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