MSU’s Magic Johnson Statue Painted Maize Means The Rivalry Is At An All Time High

Michigan vs. Michigan State. It’s definitely one of the biggest college sports rivalries. Well, things have been taken to another level.

MSU junior guard Alvin Ellis recently tweeted out a photo of the famous Magic Johnson statue, which sits right outside the Breslin Center, pained in Michigan maize.

It appears Michigan fans painted Johnson’s face in maize, while also adding a Michigan “M” on his chest. The words “Beat State” were also spray painted at the base of the statue.

Of course, this comes just two days before Michigan State and Michigan are set to battle in a Top 15 matchup on the gridiron. This is the first time these teams are meeting when both are in the Top 15 since 2003. See the photo below:

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