Michigan State at Minnesota
Saturday, October 18, 2003 Share
No. 15 Michigan State beat No. 25 Minnesota 44–38. It was their 38th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 24–14.
FinalHigh 74°F, low 44°FAttendance 38,778
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 17 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 44 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
Efficiency
| Michigan State | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| −0.11 | First-down EPA | 0.24 |
| 0.00 | Second-down EPA | −0.22 |
| 0.31 | Third-down EPA | −0.01 |
From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Minnesota 62% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Michigan State–Minnesota gameMichigan State leads 30–20 in 50 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. MichiganNov. 1, 2003
- SeasonMichigan State in 2003
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Minnesota
- Next gameat IllinoisOct. 25, 2003
- SeasonMinnesota in 2003
- ProgramMinnesota history and records