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Minnesota at Michigan State

Saturday, November 11, 1978

No. 17 Michigan State beat Minnesota 33–⁠9. It was their 19th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 11–⁠8.

AwayMinnesota5–⁠6 in 1978
9
Home17Michigan State8–⁠3 in 1978
33

FinalHigh 59°F, low 35°FAttendance 72,122

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Minnesota–Michigan State game

Michigan State leads 30–⁠20 in 50 meetings, counting the 31 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Minnesota 23, Michigan State 20
2023Minnesota 27, Michigan State 12
2022Minnesota 34, Michigan State 7
2017Michigan State 30, Minnesota 27
2013Michigan State 14, Minnesota 3
2012Michigan State 26, Minnesota 10

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