Michigan State at Iowa
Saturday, October 3, 1987 Share
Michigan State beat No. 17 Iowa 19–14. It was their 25th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 12–12–1 as played.
FinalAttendance 67,700
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Iowa 72% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Michigan State–Iowa gameOfficially, Iowa leads 25–22–2; as played, 26–23–2 in 51 meetings, counting the 26 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
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. MichiganOct. 10, 1987
- SeasonMichigan State in 1987
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Iowa
- Next gameat WisconsinOct. 10, 1987
- SeasonIowa in 1987
- ProgramIowa history and records