Michigan State at Northwestern

Saturday, November 13, 1976 Share

Northwestern beat Michigan State 42–⁠21. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 14–⁠7 as played.

AwayMichigan State4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1976

HomeNorthwestern1–⁠10 in 1976

FinalHigh 41°F, low 19°FAttendance 15,204

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 79% to win. Northwestern pulled the upset.

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