Pittsburgh at Michigan State

Saturday, October 27, 1951

No. 2 Michigan State beat Pittsburgh 53–⁠26. It was their third meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 3–⁠0.

AwayPittsburgh3–⁠7 in 1951
26
Home2Michigan State9–⁠0 in 1951
53

FinalAttendance 42,163

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 90% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan State leads 7–⁠0–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2021Michigan State 31, Pittsburgh 21Peach Bowl
2007Michigan State 17, Pittsburgh 13
2006Michigan State 38, Pittsburgh 23
1960Michigan State 7, Pittsburgh 7
1958Michigan State 22, Pittsburgh 8
1951Michigan State 53, Pittsburgh 26

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