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Minnesota at Michigan State

Saturday, November 14, 1981

Michigan State beat Minnesota 43–⁠36. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, the series stood even at 11–⁠11.

AwayMinnesota6–⁠5 in 1981
36
HomeMichigan State5–⁠6 in 1981
43

FinalHigh 55°F, low 22°FAttendance 56,571

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Minnesota–Michigan State game

Michigan State leads 30–⁠20 in 50 meetings, counting the 28 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

Around this game

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