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

Michigan Wolverines true freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood warms up on the field before the team's rivalry game against Michigan State in East Lansing. (Jacob Hamilton | MLive) | Michigan Wolverines on MLive.com

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/udy6et You wouldn't want to be out in this. Lake Michigan was rocking with 17-foot-waves over the weekend. A camera mounted on a buoy at the Cook Nuclear Plant shows what it's like offshore. (Video provided) | MLive.com

A long-standing Spartan Marching Band tradition continues in East Lansing: protecting and honoring the symbol of Spartan pride. In the days leading up to the Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry game, the marching band stands guard over the iconic Sparty statue, as they have for decades. (Chloe Trofatter | 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/qoohdz In the year after her husband unexpectedly died, Heather Piotter could barely function, let alone continue the couple’s newly launched doughnut business. Jeffrey “JJ” Piotter, 34, was killed February 2023 when a vehicle going the wrong way on southbound U.S. 23 struck his vehicle. The couple had launched their home doughnut business just 10 days prior. After the crash, Piotter planned to shutter it but now she’s ready to continue the dream. | MLive.com

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