Michigan State at Northwestern

Saturday, October 26, 1963 Share

Michigan State beat No. 9 Northwestern 15–⁠7. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 5–⁠3 as played.

AwayMichigan State6–⁠2–⁠1 in 1963

Home9Northwestern5–⁠4 in 1963

FinalHigh 82°F, low 56°FAttendance 51,013

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northwestern 64% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 53 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