Wisconsin at Michigan State
Saturday, October 17, 1981 Share
Michigan State beat No. 14 Wisconsin 33–14. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 15–9 as played.
FinalHigh 56°F, low 34°FAttendance 67,652
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Wisconsin 62% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Wisconsin–Michigan State gameOfficially, Michigan State leads 30–25; as played, 32–24 in 56 meetings, counting the 32 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 gameat IllinoisOct. 24, 1981
- SeasonWisconsin in 1981
- ProgramWisconsin history and records
Michigan State
- Next gameat PurdueOct. 24, 1981
- SeasonMichigan State in 1981
- ProgramMichigan State history and records