Michigan State at Iowa
Saturday, November 17, 1979 Share
Iowa beat Michigan State 33–23. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 10–6–1 as played.
FinalAttendance 58,320
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 57% to win. Iowa won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Michigan State–Iowa gameOfficially, Iowa leads 25–22–2; as played, 26–23–2 in 51 meetings, counting the 34 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
Michigan State
- Next gameat IllinoisSept. 13, 1980
- SeasonMichigan State in 1979
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Iowa
- Next gameat IndianaSept. 13, 1980
- SeasonIowa in 1979
- ProgramIowa history and records