Penn State at Michigan State
Saturday, November 24, 2001. Penn State kept the Land Grant Trophy Share
Penn State beat Michigan State 42–37. It was their 19th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 10–8–1.
Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingHigh 62°F, low 45°FAttendance 72,658
- At kickoff
- 57°F, overcast, mist, wind 17 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium, 30 minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 7 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 42 |
| Michigan State | 10 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 37 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 58% to win. Penn State won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Penn State–Michigan State gamePenn State leads 20–18–1 in 39 meetings, counting the 20 since this game.
Around this game
Penn State
- Next gameat VirginiaDec. 1, 2001
- SeasonPenn State in 2001
- ProgramPenn State history and records
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. MissouriDec. 1, 2001
- SeasonMichigan State in 2001
- ProgramMichigan State history and records