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Michigan State at Minnesota

Saturday, November 15, 1980

Michigan State beat Minnesota 30–⁠12. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 11–⁠10.

AwayMichigan State3–⁠8 in 1980
30
HomeMinnesota5–⁠6 in 1980
12

FinalHigh 40°F, low 23°FAttendance 30,329

Before kickoff

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Minnesota 69% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset.

The series

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Michigan State leads 30–⁠20 in 50 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Minnesota 23, Michigan State 20
2023Minnesota 27, Michigan State 12
2022Minnesota 34, Michigan State 7
2017Michigan State 30, Minnesota 27
2013Michigan State 14, Minnesota 3
2012Michigan State 26, Minnesota 10

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