Western Michigan at Michigan State

Saturday, September 27, 1986 Share

No. 19 Michigan State beat Western Michigan 45–⁠10. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 4–⁠0 as played.

AwayWestern Michigan3–⁠8 in 1986

Home19Michigan State6–⁠5 in 1986

FinalHigh 80°F, low 62°F, 0.97 in. of rainAttendance 65,907

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 13–⁠0; as played, 14–⁠0 in 14 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Michigan State 23, Western Michigan 6
2022	Michigan State 35, Western Michigan 13
2019	Michigan State 51, Western Michigan 17
2017	Michigan State 28, Western Michigan 14
2015	Michigan State 37, Western Michigan 24
2013	Michigan State 26, Western Michigan 13