Michigan State at Wisconsin
Saturday, November 23, 1985 Share
Michigan State beat Wisconsin 41–7. It was their 28th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 16–12 as played.
FinalHigh 32°F, low 18°FAttendance 56,854
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Wisconsin 61% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Michigan State–Wisconsin gameOfficially, Michigan State leads 30–25; as played, 32–24 in 56 meetings, counting the 28 since this game.
| 2026 | Wisconsin 31, Michigan State 3 | |
| 2022 | Michigan State 34, Wisconsin 28 | |
| 2019 | Wisconsin 38, Michigan State 0 | |
| 2016 | Wisconsin 30, Michigan State 6 | |
| 2012 | Michigan State 16, Wisconsin 13 | |
| 2011 | Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39 | Big Ten Championship Game |
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. Georgia TechDec. 31, 1985, All-American Bowl
- SeasonMichigan State in 1985
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Wisconsin
- Next gameat Hawai’iSept. 6, 1986
- SeasonWisconsin in 1985
- ProgramWisconsin history and records