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Two seasons ago, Albion's 104-year stint in the senior leagues came to an end as they were relegated following a play-off defeat by The Spartans.

Four universities have forfeited matches against the Spartans following controversy over the gender identity of one of the team’s players.

Family from his mother’s side live in Michigan and are either Michigan Wolverines or Michigan State Spartans fans.

Wyoming was scheduled to play host to the Spartans on Saturday, but that match has already been called a forfeit.

There are some cute conceits — cereal brands with names like Spartan Crunch and Achilles’ Heels, and Zeus and Poseidon bobbleheads.