UCLA at Michigan State
Saturday, September 29, 1973 Share
No. 17 UCLA beat Michigan State 34–21. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 3–2.
FinalHigh 65°F, low 57°F, 0.26 in. of rainAttendance 60,850
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 53% to win. UCLA won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every UCLA–Michigan State gameUCLA leads 4–3 in seven meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2025 | UCLA 38, Michigan State 13 | |
| 1974 | UCLA 56, Michigan State 14 | |
| 1973 | UCLA 34, Michigan State 21 | |
| 1965 | UCLA 14, Michigan State 12 | Rose Bowl |
| 1965 | Michigan State 13, UCLA 3 | |
| 1955 | Michigan State 17, UCLA 14 | Rose Bowl |
Around this game
UCLA
- Next gamevs. UtahOct. 6, 1973
- SeasonUCLA in 1973
- ProgramUCLA history and records
Michigan State
- Next gameat Notre DameOct. 6, 1973
- SeasonMichigan State in 1973
- ProgramMichigan State history and records