Michigan State at Northwestern

Saturday, November 10, 1917

Northwestern beat Michigan State 39–⁠6. It was their second meeting; after it, Northwestern led the series 2–⁠0 as played.

AwayMichigan State0–⁠4 in 1917
6
HomeNorthwestern5–⁠2 in 1917
39

FinalHigh 58°F, low 47°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Northwestern 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 59 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21
2021Michigan State 38, Northwestern 21
2020Michigan State 29, Northwestern 20
2019Michigan State 31, Northwestern 10
2018Northwestern 29, Michigan State 19
2017Northwestern 39, Michigan State 31

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