Northwestern at Michigan State

Saturday, September 30, 2000 Share

Northwestern beat No. 18 Michigan State 37–⁠17. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 31–⁠12 as played.

AwayNorthwestern8–⁠4 in 2000

Home18Michigan State5–⁠6 in 2000

FinalAttendance 73,128

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 82% to win. Northwestern pulled the upset.

Officially, Michigan State leads 40–⁠21; as played, 41–⁠20 in 61 meetings, counting the 18 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026	Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21
2021	Michigan State 38, Northwestern 21
2020	Michigan State 29, Northwestern 20
2019	Michigan State 31, Northwestern 10
2018	Northwestern 29, Michigan State 19
2017	Northwestern 39, Michigan State 31