Since 2017, Michigan State and Penn State have met 8 times, and Penn State has the better of it at 5–3.
Most recently Penn State won 28–10 on November 15, 2025.
Right now Michigan State is 2–3 and Penn State is 3–2, with Michigan State at 24 days since a win against Penn State's 17.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 15 2025 | Michigan State home | Penn State | 28–10 |
| Fri, Nov 24 2023 | Michigan State home | Penn State | 42–0 |
| Sat, Nov 26 2022 | Penn State home | Penn State | 35–16 |
| Sat, Nov 27 2021 | Michigan State home | Michigan State | 30–27 |
| Sat, Dec 12 2020 | Penn State home | Penn State | 39–24 |
| Sat, Oct 26 2019 | Michigan State home | Penn State | 28–7 |
| Sat, Oct 13 2018 | Penn State home | Michigan State | 21–17 |
| Sat, Nov 4 2017 | Michigan State home | Michigan State | 27–24 |
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