Michigan State at Iowa

Saturday, October 28, 1972

Michigan State and Iowa tied 6–⁠6. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 5–⁠4–⁠1 as played.

AwayMichigan State5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1972
6
HomeIowa3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1972
6

FinalHigh 53°F, low 47°F, 0.23 in. of rainAttendance 46,852

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 65% to win.

Officially, Iowa leads 25–⁠22–⁠2; as played, 26–⁠23–⁠2 in 51 meetings, counting the 41 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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