Michigan State vs. Washington
Thursday, December 25, 1997, Aloha Bowl Share
No. 21 Washington beat No. 25 Michigan State 51–23. It was their third meeting; after it, Washington led the series 2–1.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 34,419
MVP Rashaan SheheeWikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Washington 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan State–Washington gameWashington leads 4–1 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2023 | Washington 41, Michigan State 7 | |
| 2022 | Washington 39, Michigan State 28 | |
| 1997 | Washington 51, Michigan State 23 | Aloha Bowl |
| 1970 | Washington 42, Michigan State 16 | |
| 1969 | Michigan State 27, Washington 11 |
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. Colorado StateAug. 29, 1998
- SeasonMichigan State in 1997
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Washington
- Next gameat Arizona StateSept. 5, 1998
- SeasonWashington in 1997
- ProgramWashington history and records