Michigan State at Iowa
Saturday, October 5, 1985 Share
No. 1 Iowa beat Michigan State 35–31. It was their 23rd meeting; after it, the series stood even at 11–11–1 as played.
FinalAttendance 66,044
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Iowa 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan State–Iowa gameOfficially, Iowa leads 25–22–2; as played, 26–23–2 in 51 meetings, counting the 28 since this game.
| 2025 | Iowa 20, Michigan State 17 | |
| 2024 | Michigan State 32, Iowa 20 | |
| 2023 | Iowa 26, Michigan State 16 | |
| 2020 | Iowa 49, Michigan State 7 | |
| 2017 | Michigan State 17, Iowa 10 | |
| 2015 | Michigan State 16, Iowa 13 | Big Ten Championship Game |
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. MichiganOct. 12, 1985
- SeasonMichigan State in 1985
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Iowa
- Next gameat WisconsinOct. 12, 1985
- SeasonIowa in 1985
- ProgramIowa history and records