Michigan State at Iowa

Saturday, October 7, 2000

Iowa beat Michigan State 21–⁠16. It was their 34th meeting; after it, Iowa led the series 17–⁠15–⁠2 as played.

AwayMichigan State5–⁠6 in 2000
16
HomeIowa3–⁠9 in 2000
21

FinalHigh 46°F, low 27°FAttendance 63,920

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 80% to win. Iowa pulled the upset.

Officially, Iowa leads 25–⁠22–⁠2; as played, 26–⁠23–⁠2 in 51 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Iowa 20, Michigan State 17
2024Michigan State 32, Iowa 20
2023Iowa 26, Michigan State 16
2020Iowa 49, Michigan State 7
2017Michigan State 17, Iowa 10
2015Michigan State 16, Iowa 13Big Ten Championship Game

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