Michigan State at Indiana

Saturday, November 4, 1989. Michigan State kept the Old Brass Spittoon

Michigan State beat Indiana 51–⁠20. It was their 40th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 28–⁠10–⁠2 as played.

AwayMichigan State8–⁠4 in 1989
51
HomeIndiana5–⁠6 in 1989
20

FinalHigh 44°F, low 27°FAttendance 51,567

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Indiana 60% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Michigan State leads 49–⁠20–⁠2; as played, 51–⁠19–⁠2 in 72 meetings, counting the 32 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Indiana 38, Michigan State 13
2024Indiana 47, Michigan State 10
2023Michigan State 24, Indiana 21
2022Indiana 39, Michigan State 31
2021Michigan State 20, Indiana 15
2020Indiana 24, Michigan State 0

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