Michigan State at Northwestern

Saturday, November 5, 1983 Share

Michigan State beat Northwestern 9–⁠3. It was their 28th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 20–⁠8 as played.

AwayMichigan State4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1983

HomeNorthwestern2–⁠9 in 1983

FinalHigh 49°F, low 32°FAttendance 27,463

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21
2021	Michigan State 38, Northwestern 21
2020	Michigan State 29, Northwestern 20
2019	Michigan State 31, Northwestern 10
2018	Northwestern 29, Michigan State 19
2017	Northwestern 39, Michigan State 31