I’m writing live from the airport, ready to head to Ann Arbor to see Michigan wrest Paul Bunyan from Michigan State’s clutches. The second-best Michigan rivalry kicks off around 7:30 p.m. on ABC. If all goes well, they’ll be showing an ass-kicking in primetime.

If you’re still a little nervous, it’s understandable. Michigan State has won the last two contests, including last year’s heartbreaker in East Lansing. Somehow, some way, Michigan State can be the most dogshit team in the nation and …