Michigan State at Northwestern

Saturday, October 29, 1966 Share

No. 2 Michigan State beat Northwestern 22–⁠0. It was their 11th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 8–⁠3 as played.

Away2Michigan State9–⁠0–⁠1 in 1966

HomeNorthwestern3–⁠6–⁠1 in 1966

FinalHigh 48°F, low 33°FAttendance 44,304

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 50 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