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Michigan State at Purdue

Saturday, November 11, 1961

Purdue beat Michigan State 7–⁠6. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Purdue led the series 8–⁠7–⁠1 as played.

AwayMichigan State7–⁠2 in 1961
6
HomePurdue6–⁠3 in 1961
7

FinalAttendance 45,638

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Purdue 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Michigan State–Purdue game

Officially, Michigan State leads 36–⁠29–⁠3; as played, 38–⁠28–⁠3 in 69 meetings, counting the 53 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Michigan State 24, Purdue 17
2021Purdue 40, Michigan State 29
2018Michigan State 23, Purdue 13
2015Michigan State 24, Purdue 21
2014Michigan State 45, Purdue 31
2013Michigan State 14, Purdue 0

Around this game

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