Head to head · since 2016
Updated Aug 30, 2026Michigan State vs Northwestern
Michigan State and Northwestern are level at 3-3 over their last 6 meetings since 2016. They meet again in Week 7, and our model gives Michigan State a 50% chance. Updated August 29, 2026.
6
meetings
13.2
avg margin (pts)
3
Michigan State streak
Next meeting · Week 7
Northwestern at Michigan State. Our model gives Michigan State a 50% chance. That number is locked before kickoff and graded afterwards.
Full matchup breakdown →Biggest upset
2021
Michigan State won with a 21% chance
Biggest crowd
75,625
2016 · Spartan Stadium
Every meeting
Results from 2016 to 2021, most recent first.
- 2021Michigan State beat Northwestern38–21
- 2020Michigan State beat Northwestern29–20
- 2019Michigan State beat Northwestern31–10
- 2018Northwestern beat Michigan State29–19
- 2017Northwestern beat Michigan State39–31
- 2016Northwestern beat Michigan State54–40
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