Michigan State at Wisconsin
Saturday, November 15, 2003 Share
Wisconsin beat No. 21 Michigan State 56–21. It was their 44th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 26–18 as played.
Final at Camp Randall Stadium, MadisonHigh 43°F, 0.03 in. of rainAttendance 79,256
- At kickoff
- 40°F, overcast, mist, wind 7 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (KMSN), 10 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Wisconsin | 14 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 56 |
Efficiency
| Michigan State | Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| −0.20 | First-down EPA | −0.04 |
| −0.40 | Second-down EPA | 0.26 |
| 0.11 | Third-down EPA | 0.69 |
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)
Wisconsin 55% to win. Wisconsin pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan State–Wisconsin gameOfficially, Michigan State leads 30–25; as played, 32–24 in 56 meetings, counting the 12 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. Penn StateNov. 22, 2003
- SeasonMichigan State in 2003
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Wisconsin
- Next gamevs. IowaNov. 22, 2003
- SeasonWisconsin in 2003
- ProgramWisconsin history and records