Michigan State at Purdue

Saturday, November 8, 1997

No. 23 Purdue beat Michigan State 22–⁠21. It was their 52nd meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 28–⁠21–⁠3 as played.

AwayMichigan State7–⁠5 in 1997
21
Home23Purdue9–⁠3 in 1997
22

FinalAttendance 55,539

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Purdue 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 36–⁠29–⁠3; as played, 38–⁠28–⁠3 in 69 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Michigan State 24, Purdue 17
2021Purdue 40, Michigan State 29
2018Michigan State 23, Purdue 13
2015Michigan State 24, Purdue 21
2014Michigan State 45, Purdue 31
2013Michigan State 14, Purdue 0

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