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Michigan State at Minnesota

Saturday, November 1, 1986

Michigan State beat Minnesota 52–⁠23. It was their 27th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 16–⁠11.

AwayMichigan State6–⁠5 in 1986
52
HomeMinnesota6–⁠6 in 1986
23

FinalHigh 45°F, low 24°FAttendance 57,408

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Minnesota 53% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.

The series

Every Michigan State–Minnesota game

Michigan State leads 30–⁠20 in 50 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Minnesota 23, Michigan State 20
2023Minnesota 27, Michigan State 12
2022Minnesota 34, Michigan State 7
2017Michigan State 30, Minnesota 27
2013Michigan State 14, Minnesota 3
2012Michigan State 26, Minnesota 10

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