Wisconsin at Michigan State
Saturday, October 21, 1972 Share
Michigan State beat Wisconsin 31–0. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 10–7 as played.
FinalHigh 45°F, low 37°F, 0.3 in. of rainAttendance 62,638
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Wisconsin–Michigan State gameOfficially, Michigan State leads 30–25; as played, 32–24 in 56 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.
| 2026 | Wisconsin 31, Michigan State 3 | |
| 2022 | Michigan State 34, Wisconsin 28 | |
| 2019 | Wisconsin 38, Michigan State 0 | |
| 2016 | Wisconsin 30, Michigan State 6 | |
| 2012 | Michigan State 16, Wisconsin 13 | |
| 2011 | Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39 | Big Ten Championship Game |
Around this game
Wisconsin
- Next gamevs. Ohio StateOct. 28, 1972
- SeasonWisconsin in 1972
- ProgramWisconsin history and records
Michigan State
- Next gameat IowaOct. 28, 1972
- SeasonMichigan State in 1972
- ProgramMichigan State history and records