Wisconsin at Michigan State

Saturday, November 3, 1956

No. 4 Michigan State beat Wisconsin 33–⁠0. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Wisconsin led the series 5–⁠3 as played.

AwayWisconsin1–⁠5–⁠3 in 1956
0
Home4Michigan State7–⁠2 in 1956
33

FinalHigh 58°F, low 49°FAttendance 53,647

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 30–⁠25; as played, 32–⁠24 in 56 meetings, counting the 48 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Wisconsin 31, Michigan State 3
2022Michigan State 34, Wisconsin 28
2019Wisconsin 38, Michigan State 0
2016Wisconsin 30, Michigan State 6
2012Michigan State 16, Wisconsin 13
2011Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39Big Ten Championship Game

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