Michigan State at Wisconsin
Saturday, October 13, 1979 Share
Wisconsin beat No. 19 Michigan State 38–29. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 14–8 as played.
FinalHigh 47°F, low 34°FAttendance 77,083
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 66% to win. Wisconsin pulled the upset.
The series
Every Michigan State–Wisconsin gameOfficially, Michigan State leads 30–25; as played, 32–24 in 56 meetings, counting the 34 since this game.
| 2026 | Wisconsin 31, Michigan State 3 | |
| 2022 | Michigan State 34, Wisconsin 28 | |
| 2019 | Wisconsin 38, Michigan State 0 | |
| 2016 | Wisconsin 30, Michigan State 6 | |
| 2012 | Michigan State 16, Wisconsin 13 | |
| 2011 | Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39 | Big Ten Championship Game |
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. PurdueOct. 20, 1979
- SeasonMichigan State in 1979
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Wisconsin
- Next gameat Ohio StateOct. 20, 1979
- SeasonWisconsin in 1979
- ProgramWisconsin history and records