Central Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, September 8, 2001 Share

Michigan State beat Central Michigan 35–⁠21. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 3–⁠2 as played.

AwayCentral Michigan3–⁠8 in 2001

HomeMichigan State7–⁠5 in 2001

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingHigh 89°F, low 65°F, 0.16 in. of rainAttendance 73,879

At kickoff: 81°F, mostly cloudy, wind 20 mph from the south, gusts to 25 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan	7	0	0	14	21
Michigan State	7	21	7	0	35

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 8–⁠3; as played, 9–⁠3 in 12 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2023	Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 7
2018	Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 20
2015	Michigan State 30, Central Michigan 10
2012	Michigan State 41, Central Michigan 7
2011	Michigan State 45, Central Michigan 7
2009	Central Michigan 29, Michigan State 27