Wisconsin at Michigan State
Saturday, October 18, 1980 Share
Wisconsin beat Michigan State 17–7. It was their 23rd meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 14–9 as played.
FinalHigh 65°F, low 41°F, 0.4 in. of rainAttendance 76,173
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 65% to win. Wisconsin won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Wisconsin–Michigan State gameOfficially, Michigan State leads 30–25; as played, 32–24 in 56 meetings, counting the 33 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
Wisconsin
- Next gamevs. Ohio StateOct. 25, 1980
- SeasonWisconsin in 1980
- ProgramWisconsin history and records
Michigan State
- Next gameat PurdueOct. 25, 1980
- SeasonMichigan State in 1980
- ProgramMichigan State history and records