Iowa at Michigan State
Saturday, November 25, 1978 Share
No. 14 Michigan State beat Iowa 42–7. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 10–5–1 as played.
FinalHigh 33°F, low 29°FAttendance 57,007
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Iowa–Michigan State gameOfficially, Iowa leads 25–22–2; as played, 26–23–2 in 51 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.
| 2025 | Iowa 20, Michigan State 17 | |
| 2024 | Michigan State 32, Iowa 20 | |
| 2023 | Iowa 26, Michigan State 16 | |
| 2020 | Iowa 49, Michigan State 7 | |
| 2017 | Michigan State 17, Iowa 10 | |
| 2015 | Michigan State 16, Iowa 13 | Big Ten Championship Game |
Around this game
Iowa
- Next gamevs. IndianaSept. 8, 1979
- SeasonIowa in 1978
- ProgramIowa history and records
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. IllinoisSept. 8, 1979
- SeasonMichigan State in 1978
- ProgramMichigan State history and records

