Northwestern at Michigan State

Saturday, November 2, 1991 Share

Northwestern beat Michigan State 16–⁠13. It was their 36th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 26–⁠10 as played.

AwayNorthwestern3–⁠8 in 1991

HomeMichigan State3–⁠8 in 1991

FinalHigh 59°F, low 31°F, 0.17 in. of rainAttendance 64,991

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 74% to win. Northwestern pulled the upset.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 25 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