Michigan's Donovan Peoples-Jones recalls the origin of Paul Bunyan pose

Donovan Peoples-Jones detailed how a humorous locker room moment led to his iconic touchdown celebration, inspired by the Paul Bunyan Trophy. The trophy, a four-foot statue representing the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry, has seen players from both teams engage in postgame celebrations with it since 2008. Peoples-Jones's celebration originated during the 2018 game, when he executed a 79-yard touchdown catch and decided to imitate the trophy's pose afterwards. This tradition has become a notable part of the Michigan-Michigan State football rivalry.

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