Michigan State at Northwestern

Saturday, September 15, 1973 Share

Northwestern beat Michigan State 14–⁠10. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 12–⁠6 as played.

AwayMichigan State5–⁠6 in 1973

HomeNorthwestern4–⁠7 in 1973

FinalHigh 70°F, low 51°F, 0.02 in. of rainAttendance 27,305

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 60% to win. Northwestern won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 43 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