Since 2017, Michigan State and Northwestern have met 5 times, with Michigan State holding a 3–2 edge in the series.
Most recently Michigan State won 38–21 on September 3, 2021.
Right now Michigan State is 2–3 and Northwestern is 3–1, with Michigan State at 24 days since a win against Northwestern's 4.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 3 2021 | Northwestern home | Michigan State | 38–21 |
| Sat, Nov 28 2020 | Michigan State home | Michigan State | 29–20 |
| Sat, Sep 21 2019 | Northwestern home | Michigan State | 31–10 |
| Sat, Oct 6 2018 | Michigan State home | Northwestern | 29–19 |
| Sat, Oct 28 2017 | Northwestern home | Northwestern | 39–31 |
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