Michigan State at Indiana

Saturday, October 11, 1997. Michigan State kept the Old Brass Spittoon

No. 11 Michigan State beat Indiana 38–⁠6. It was their 48th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 34–⁠12–⁠2 as played.

Away11Michigan State7–⁠5 in 1997
38
HomeIndiana2–⁠9 in 1997
6

FinalHigh 76°F, low 45°FAttendance 35,082

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 49–⁠20–⁠2; as played, 51–⁠19–⁠2 in 72 meetings, counting the 24 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Indiana 38, Michigan State 13
2024Indiana 47, Michigan State 10
2023Michigan State 24, Indiana 21
2022Indiana 39, Michigan State 31
2021Michigan State 20, Indiana 15
2020Indiana 24, Michigan State 0

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