Michigan State at Northwestern

Saturday, November 5, 1994 Share

Michigan State beat Northwestern 35–⁠17. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 29–⁠10 as played.

AwayMichigan State5–⁠6 in 1994 (0–⁠11 official)

HomeNorthwestern3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1994 (4–⁠6–⁠1 official)

FinalHigh 65°F, low 47°F, 0.47 in. of rainAttendance 47,754

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 22 since this game.

Michigan State later forfeited this game; officially it’s Northwestern’s win.

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