Michigan State at Northwestern

Saturday, November 17, 1990 Share

No. 23 Michigan State beat Northwestern 29–⁠22. It was their 35th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 26–⁠9 as played.

Away23Michigan State8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1990

HomeNorthwestern2–⁠9 in 1990

FinalAttendance 24,959

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 26 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