Iowa at Michigan State
Saturday, October 6, 1990 Share
Iowa beat No. 18 Michigan State 12–7. It was their 28th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 13–13–2 as played.
FinalHigh 81°F, low 48°FAttendance 76,873
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 74% to win. Iowa pulled the upset.
The series
Every Iowa–Michigan State gameOfficially, Iowa leads 25–22–2; as played, 26–23–2 in 51 meetings, counting the 23 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
Iowa
- Next gamevs. WisconsinOct. 13, 1990
- SeasonIowa in 1990
- ProgramIowa history and records
Michigan State
- Next gameat MichiganOct. 13, 1990
- SeasonMichigan State in 1990
- ProgramMichigan State history and records

