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Minnesota at Michigan State

Saturday, November 13, 1971

Michigan State beat Minnesota 40–⁠25. It was their 14th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 9–⁠5.

AwayMinnesota4–⁠7 in 1971
25
HomeMichigan State6–⁠5 in 1971
40

FinalHigh 52°F, low 35°FAttendance 61,419

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Minnesota–Michigan State game

Michigan State leads 30–⁠20 in 50 meetings, counting the 36 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Minnesota 23, Michigan State 20
2023Minnesota 27, Michigan State 12
2022Minnesota 34, Michigan State 7
2017Michigan State 30, Minnesota 27
2013Michigan State 14, Minnesota 3
2012Michigan State 26, Minnesota 10

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