Iowa at Michigan State
Saturday, October 4, 1986 Share
No. 11 Iowa beat No. 17 Michigan State 24–21. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Iowa led the series 12–11–1 as played.
FinalHigh 68°F, low 57°F, 0.61 in. of rainAttendance 75,102
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Iowa 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Iowa–Michigan State gameOfficially, Iowa leads 25–22–2; as played, 26–23–2 in 51 meetings, counting the 27 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
Iowa
- Next gamevs. WisconsinOct. 11, 1986
- SeasonIowa in 1986
- ProgramIowa history and records
Michigan State
- Next gameat MichiganOct. 11, 1986
- SeasonMichigan State in 1986
- ProgramMichigan State history and records