Northwestern at Michigan State

Saturday, November 14, 1959 Share

No. 19 Michigan State beat No. 6 Northwestern 15–⁠10. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Northwestern led the series 3–⁠1 as played.

Away6Northwestern6–⁠3 in 1959

Home19Michigan State5–⁠4 in 1959

FinalAttendance 38,421

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 54% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 57 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21
2021	Michigan State 38, Northwestern 21
2020	Michigan State 29, Northwestern 20
2019	Michigan State 31, Northwestern 10
2018	Northwestern 29, Michigan State 19
2017	Northwestern 39, Michigan State 31