Northwestern at Michigan State

Saturday, November 8, 1980 Share

Michigan State beat Northwestern 42–⁠10. It was their 25th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 18–⁠7 as played.

AwayNorthwestern0–⁠11 in 1980

HomeMichigan State3–⁠8 in 1980

FinalHigh 59°F, low 32°F, 0.19 in. of rainAttendance 60,157

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 36 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21
2021	Michigan State 38, Northwestern 21
2020	Michigan State 29, Northwestern 20
2019	Michigan State 31, Northwestern 10
2018	Northwestern 29, Michigan State 19
2017	Northwestern 39, Michigan State 31