Harbaugh spent nine seasons at Michigan, and oversaw one of the most contentious periods in the history of the Michigan State-Michigan rivalry. The ugly chapter included tunnel brawls, lawsuits, suspensions and a great deal of bad blood.
After two down seasons from Michigan State and two of the best seasons in the modern era for Michigan, Harbaugh left his position with a winning record against the Spartans, just barely.
Below, you can see the year-by-year results Harbaugh’s Michigan teams had against Michigan State.
2015
Oct. 17, 2015; Ann Arbor; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Jalen Watts-Jackson (20) dives into the end zone for a game winning touchdown as the clock runs out in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Michigan State 27-23. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Winning Team: Michigan State
Score: 27-23
Harbaugh’s record vs. MSU: 0-1
2016
Malik McDowell #4 of the Michigan State Spartans sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium on Oct. 29, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan defeated Michigan State 32-23. Leon Halip/Getty Images
Winning Team: Michigan
Score: 32-23
Harbaugh’s record vs. MSU: 1-1
2017
Oct. 7, 2017; Ann Arbor; Michigan State Spartans celebrate a win after a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Winning Team: Michigan State
Score: 14-10
Harbaugh’s record vs. MSU: 1-2
2018
Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans looks to pass during the second half while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium on Oct. 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Winning Team: Michigan
Score: 21-7
Harbaugh’s record vs. MSU: 2-2
2019
Kwity Paye #19 of the Michigan Wolverines makes the stop on Elijah Collins #24 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second quarter of the game at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Michigan State 40-10. Leon Halip/Getty Images
Winning Team: Michigan
Score: 44-10
Harbaugh’s record vs. MSU: 3-2
2020
Michigan State’s Ricky White, left, catches a pass as Michigan’s Vincent Gray defends during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
Winning Team: Michigan State
Score: 27-24
Harbaugh’s record vs. MSU: 3-3
2021
Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Michigan State Spartans scores a first half touchdown in front of Vincent Gray #4 of the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium on Oct. 30, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Winning Team: Michigan State
Score: 37-33
Harbaugh’s record vs. MSU: 3-4
2022
Sept. 3, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Cade McNamara (12) passes in the second half against the Colorado State Rams at Michigan Stadium. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Winning Team: Michigan
Score: 29-7
Harbaugh’s record vs. MSU: 4-4
2023
Oct. 21, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Katin Houser (12) pitches the ball to a running back in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
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