Michigan State finally beat Michigan.And the Spartans had to overcome a blown call to do it.

Javon Ringer’s second touchdown broke a tie midway through the fourth quarter and Brian Hoyer’s third touchdown pass padded the lead, lifting the Spartans to a 35-21 win over the Wolverines on Saturday.

Michigan State (7-2, 4-1 Big Ten) had not knocked off its rival since 2001, when T.J. Duckett scored with a disputed second on the clock, and was winless at the Big House since 1990.

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