Michigan State at Iowa
Saturday, October 7, 1989 Share
No. 24 Michigan State beat Iowa 17–14. It was their 27th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 13–12–2 as played.
FinalAttendance 67,700
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Iowa 55% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Michigan State–Iowa gameOfficially, Iowa leads 25–22–2; as played, 26–23–2 in 51 meetings, counting the 24 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. 14, 1989
- SeasonMichigan State in 1989
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Iowa
- Next gameat WisconsinOct. 14, 1989
- SeasonIowa in 1989
- ProgramIowa history and records