ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Ahead of Saturday’s rivalry game between Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, police say they are vowing to keep things safe for fans.

With more than 112,000 people in the U of M stadium in Ann Arbor, and even more around town, police say they’ll likely be busy all day long.

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Several Michigan State Troopers will be on hand to assist. Increased patrols will be monitoring the Big House and officials say they will be cracking down on illegal drinking.

State police also want to encourage anyone who drinks to make sure they have a designated driver. The game kicks off at 7:30 Saturday night.