Michigan State at Penn State
Saturday, November 23, 2002. Penn State kept the Land Grant Trophy Share
No. 15 Penn State beat Michigan State 61–7. It was their 20th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 10–9–1.
Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkHigh 45°F, low 30°F, 0.09 in. of rainAttendance 108,755
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Penn State | 14 | 34 | 7 | 6 | 61 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan State–Penn State gamePenn State leads 20–18–1 in 39 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. Western MichiganAug. 30, 2003
- SeasonMichigan State in 2002
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Penn State
- Next gamevs. AuburnJan. 1, 2003, Capital One Bowl
- SeasonPenn State in 2002
- ProgramPenn State history and records