Purdue at Michigan State

Saturday, October 25, 1986

Michigan State beat Purdue 37–⁠3. It was their 41st meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 20–⁠19–⁠2 as played.

AwayPurdue3–⁠8 in 1986
3
HomeMichigan State6–⁠5 in 1986
37

FinalHigh 55°F, low 41°FAttendance 77,063

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 36–⁠29–⁠3; as played, 38–⁠28–⁠3 in 69 meetings, counting the 28 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Michigan State 24, Purdue 17
2021Purdue 40, Michigan State 29
2018Michigan State 23, Purdue 13
2015Michigan State 24, Purdue 21
2014Michigan State 45, Purdue 31
2013Michigan State 14, Purdue 0

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