Michigan State at Ohio State
Saturday, October 6, 1951 Share
No. 1 Michigan State beat No. 7 Ohio State 24–20. It was their first meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 77°F, low 52°FAttendance 82,640
In the newspapers
Evening star, October 7, 1951, page 42
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Michigan State Rally 0vertakes Buckeyes In Fourth Quarter COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct, O. Michigan States Spartans proved their right to top ranking as a football power today when they surged back from a 10-point def icit in the final quarter to defeat Ohio State, 24–20. before g. $40 fans. 1t was the third largest throng ever to jam the Ohio Stadium. In wild finish reminiscent of Notre Danes three-touchdown last-quarter surge which whipped Ohio in 1885, the Spartans came to life with scoring marches covering IA and As yards within 312 minutes in the final session after Ohio had taken 20–10 lead. The payoff punch was beauty “a 27-yard pass from Sophomore
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Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 50% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Michigan State–Ohio State gameOhio State leads 38–14 in 52 meetings, counting the 51 since this game.
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. MarquetteOct. 13, 1951
- SeasonMichigan State in 1951
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Ohio State
- Next gameat WisconsinOct. 13, 1951
- SeasonOhio State in 1951
- ProgramOhio State history and records