Michigan State at Northwestern

Saturday, October 17, 1987 Share

No. 19 Michigan State beat Northwestern 38–⁠0. It was their 32nd meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 23–⁠9 as played.

Away19Michigan State9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1987

HomeNorthwestern2–⁠8–⁠1 in 1987

FinalHigh 72°F, low 42°F, 0.23 in. of rainAttendance 29,113

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21
2021	Michigan State 38, Northwestern 21
2020	Michigan State 29, Northwestern 20
2019	Michigan State 31, Northwestern 10
2018	Northwestern 29, Michigan State 19
2017	Northwestern 39, Michigan State 31