Northwestern at Michigan State

Saturday, November 21, 1970 Share

No. 18 Northwestern beat Michigan State 23–⁠20. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 11–⁠4 as played.

Away18Northwestern6–⁠4 in 1970

HomeMichigan State4–⁠6 in 1970

FinalHigh 46°F, low 29°FAttendance 46,789

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 56% to win. Northwestern won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 46 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