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Minnesota at Michigan State

Saturday, October 4, 1997

No. 12 Michigan State beat Minnesota 31–⁠10. It was their 34th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 23–⁠11.

AwayMinnesota3–⁠9 in 1997
10
Home12Michigan State7–⁠5 in 1997
31

FinalHigh 80°F, low 53°FAttendance 75,263

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Minnesota–Michigan State game

Michigan State leads 30–⁠20 in 50 meetings, counting the 16 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Minnesota 23, Michigan State 20
2023Minnesota 27, Michigan State 12
2022Minnesota 34, Michigan State 7
2017Michigan State 30, Minnesota 27
2013Michigan State 14, Minnesota 3
2012Michigan State 26, Minnesota 10

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