Michigan State at Iowa

Saturday, October 5, 1996

Iowa beat Michigan State 37–⁠30. It was their 32nd meeting; after it, Iowa led the series 16–⁠14–⁠2 as played.

AwayMichigan State6–⁠6 in 1996
30
HomeIowa9–⁠3 in 1996
37

FinalHigh 74°F, low 37°FAttendance 70,397

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Iowa 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Iowa leads 25–⁠22–⁠2; as played, 26–⁠23–⁠2 in 51 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Iowa 20, Michigan State 17
2024Michigan State 32, Iowa 20
2023Iowa 26, Michigan State 16
2020Iowa 49, Michigan State 7
2017Michigan State 17, Iowa 10
2015Michigan State 16, Iowa 13Big Ten Championship Game

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