EAST LANSING – The Spartans just capped a winless October with a defeat against their top rival.

Michigan State (3-5, 0-5 Big Ten) lost 31-20 against No. 25 Michigan (6-2, 4-1) on Saturday night for their fifth straight defeat overall and fourth in a row against the Wolverines.

Here are notable quotes from embattled second-year Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith and players after the game:

Smith on the overall performance: “Obviously it’s just not good enough. I thought these guys prepared throughout the week, energized for this one and it came down to sloppy play.”

Quarterback Aidan Chiles grading his own performance after finishing 14-for-28 passing for 130 yards, a fumble and a rushing touchdown: “D-minus. Careless with the ball, not very good in the passing game.”

Smith on th

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