Iowa at Michigan State

Saturday, November 22, 1980

Iowa beat Michigan State 41–⁠0. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 10–⁠7–⁠1 as played.

AwayIowa4–⁠7 in 1980
41
HomeMichigan State3–⁠8 in 1980
0

FinalHigh 39°F, low 23°FAttendance 55,123

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 66% to win. Iowa pulled the upset.

Officially, Iowa leads 25–⁠22–⁠2; as played, 26–⁠23–⁠2 in 51 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Iowa 20, Michigan State 17
2024Michigan State 32, Iowa 20
2023Iowa 26, Michigan State 16
2020Iowa 49, Michigan State 7
2017Michigan State 17, Iowa 10
2015Michigan State 16, Iowa 13Big Ten Championship Game

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