Michigan State at Wisconsin
Saturday, October 27, 2001 Share
Michigan State beat Wisconsin 42–28. It was their 42nd meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 26–16 as played.
Final at Camp Randall Stadium, MadisonHigh 40°F, low 33°FAttendance 79,108
- At kickoff
- 39°F, mostly cloudy, wind 7 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (KMSN), 10 km from the stadium, 17 minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 7 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 42 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Wisconsin 59% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Michigan State–Wisconsin gameOfficially, Michigan State leads 30–25; as played, 32–24 in 56 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.
| 2026 | Wisconsin 31, Michigan State 3 | |
| 2022 | Michigan State 34, Wisconsin 28 | |
| 2019 | Wisconsin 38, Michigan State 0 | |
| 2016 | Wisconsin 30, Michigan State 6 | |
| 2012 | Michigan State 16, Wisconsin 13 | |
| 2011 | Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39 | Big Ten Championship Game |
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. MichiganNov. 3, 2001
- SeasonMichigan State in 2001
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Wisconsin
- Next gamevs. IowaNov. 3, 2001
- SeasonWisconsin in 2001
- ProgramWisconsin history and records