Michigan and MSU Plan a Bizarre 'Piss Off' Competition

Michigan State and Michigan rarely show each other any love when it comes to their football rivalry. But this Saturday, the two schools will come together for an event called "Piss Off" at the game.

Michigan vs. Michigan State: A Rivalry Like No Other

The Michigan vs. Michigan State football rivalry dates back 128 years. The teams first faced off in 1898, when Michigan earned a 39-0 shutout victory. The teams have met 118 times, but the matchup didn't become an annual tradition until 1945.

Michigan currently holds the edge in the rivalry, leading the all-time series 75-38-5. The two teams also compete for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, which was first introduced in 1953. Michigan leads that series as well, with a 42-29-2 record. The trophy recognizes Michigan's history as one of the nation's leading lumber-producing states.

The Wolverines and Spartans will face off for the 119th time this Saturday. While these two teams rarely show each other any love, the schools are putting their rivalry aside to team up for a special partnership during the game.

Wolverines and Spartans Team Up for "Piss Off" Event

Tailgaters heading to Saturday's game might get an unexpected visit from researchers at Michigan and Michigan State asking for a urine sample. According to Michigan State University, the two schools are teaming up for an event called "Piss Off" to raise awareness about the potential uses of wastewater.

The two schools will compete to see which can collect the most urine on game day. A designated, enclosed area will be set up at the Ann Arbor Golf Club near gates 2 and 4 of the stadium, where fans who urinate while standing can donate a sample for a good cause. Want to learn more about how the 'Piss Off' event works? Click here.

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The collected urine will be turned into a nutrient-rich fertilizer that can help horticultural crops grow. While urine can't be used to fertilize food crops, it can still be very effective in helping plants thrive. Once the fertilizer is ready, both universities plan to use it in their agricultural fields.

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