Purdue at Michigan State
Saturday, October 20, 1979 Share
No. 16 Purdue beat Michigan State 14–7. It was their 34th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 18–15–1 as played.
FinalHigh 69°F, low 55°F, 0.33 in. of rainAttendance 79,561
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 54% to win. Purdue won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Purdue–Michigan State gameOfficially, Michigan State leads 36–29–3; as played, 38–28–3 in 69 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.
Around this game
Purdue
- Next gamevs. NorthwesternOct. 27, 1979
- SeasonPurdue in 1979
- ProgramPurdue history and records
Michigan State
- Next gameat Ohio StateOct. 27, 1979
- SeasonMichigan State in 1979
- ProgramMichigan State history and records