Michigan State at Oregon State
Saturday, November 12, 1949 Share
Oregon State beat No. 8 Michigan State 25–20. It was their third meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–1–1.
FinalHigh 64°F, low 51°F, 0.02 in. of rainAttendance 22,239
On the newsreel
- ORE. STATE UPSETS MICH. STATEIt's one of the big upsets of the week when the underdog Beaver of Oregon State comes from behind in the closing minutes to topple Michigan State 25-20. An intercepted pass leads to the thrill of the game
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Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 59% to win. Oregon State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Michigan State–Oregon State gameMichigan State leads 6–1–1 in eight meetings, counting the five since this game.
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gameat ArizonaNov. 19, 1949
- SeasonMichigan State in 1949
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Oregon State
- Next gameat OregonNov. 19, 1949
- SeasonOregon State in 1949
- ProgramOregon State history and records