Michigan State at Purdue

Saturday, October 24, 1981

Purdue beat Michigan State 27–⁠26. It was their 36th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 18–⁠17–⁠1 as played.

AwayMichigan State5–⁠6 in 1981
26
HomePurdue5–⁠6 in 1981
27

FinalAttendance 69,877

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Purdue 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 36–⁠29–⁠3; as played, 38–⁠28–⁠3 in 69 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Michigan State 24, Purdue 17
2021Purdue 40, Michigan State 29
2018Michigan State 23, Purdue 13
2015Michigan State 24, Purdue 21
2014Michigan State 45, Purdue 31
2013Michigan State 14, Purdue 0

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