Michigan State at Penn State
Saturday, November 23, 1996. Penn State kept the Land Grant Trophy Share
No. 7 Penn State beat Michigan State 32–29. It was their 14th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 8–5–1.
FinalHigh 39°F, low 25°FAttendance 96,263
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan State–Penn State gamePenn State leads 20–18–1 in 39 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. StanfordDec. 31, 1996, Sun Bowl
- SeasonMichigan State in 1996
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Penn State
- Next gamevs. TexasJan. 1, 1997, Fiesta Bowl
- SeasonPenn State in 1996
- ProgramPenn State history and records