Since 2017, Iowa and Michigan State have met 5 times, with Iowa holding a 3–2 edge in the series.
Most recently Iowa won 20–17 on November 22, 2025.
Right now Iowa is 4–1 and Michigan State is 2–3, with Michigan State at 24 days since a win against Iowa's 10.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 22 2025 | Iowa home | Iowa | 20–17 |
| Sat, Oct 19 2024 | Michigan State home | Michigan State | 32–20 |
| Sat, Sep 30 2023 | Iowa home | Iowa | 26–16 |
| Sat, Nov 7 2020 | Iowa home | Iowa | 49–7 |
| Sat, Sep 30 2017 | Michigan State home | Michigan State | 17–10 |
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