Iowa at Michigan State

Saturday, November 5, 1966

No. 2 Michigan State beat Iowa 56–⁠7. It was their sixth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 3–⁠3 as played.

AwayIowa2–⁠8 in 1966
7
Home2Michigan State9–⁠0–⁠1 in 1966
56

FinalHigh 34°F, low 24°F, 0.06 in. of rainAttendance 68,711

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 94% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Iowa leads 25–⁠22–⁠2; as played, 26–⁠23–⁠2 in 51 meetings, counting the 45 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Iowa 20, Michigan State 17
2024Michigan State 32, Iowa 20
2023Iowa 26, Michigan State 16
2020Iowa 49, Michigan State 7
2017Michigan State 17, Iowa 10
2015Michigan State 16, Iowa 13Big Ten Championship Game

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