Northwestern at Michigan State

Friday, November 11, 1977 Share

Michigan State beat Northwestern 44–⁠3. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 15–⁠7 as played.

AwayNorthwestern1–⁠10 in 1977

HomeMichigan State7–⁠3–⁠1 in 1977

FinalHigh 37°F, low 31°F, 0.31 in. of snowAttendance 61,238

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 39 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