Northwestern at Michigan State

Saturday, October 30, 1965 Share

No. 1 Michigan State beat Northwestern 49–⁠7. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 7–⁠3 as played.

AwayNorthwestern4–⁠6 in 1965

Home1Michigan State10–⁠1 in 1965

FinalHigh 64°F, low 40°FAttendance 74,215

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 51 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