Northwestern at Michigan State

Saturday, November 3, 1984 Share

Michigan State beat Northwestern 27–⁠10. It was their 29th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 21–⁠8 as played.

AwayNorthwestern2–⁠9 in 1984

HomeMichigan State6–⁠6 in 1984

FinalHigh 35°F, low 23°F, 0.03 in. of rainAttendance 63,619

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 32 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