Michigan State vs Minnesota football history: Records, H2H stats, and more

Following the shutout loss to in-state rival Michigan last week, Michigan State will make a trip to Minneapolis to play Minnesota in Week 9. Since the suspension of Mel Tucker after Week 2 which eventually led to his dismissal as head coach, the Spartans are yet to record a win.

Interim coach Harlon Barnett will hope this changes in a series they've dominated over the years. Minnesota, however, has a better standing this season, having won four of its seven games. The Golden Gophers recorded a win in this series in 2022 and are in a good position to repeat that this year.

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Michigan State and Minnesota H2H

The first meeting between Michigan State and Minnesota in college football occurred in 1950 when the Spartans joined the Big Ten. The Golden Gophers hosted the Spartans in Minneapolis in a game that ended 27-0 in favor of the Spartans and marked the beginning of the series.

Overall, the two teams have played against each other 47 times in the Big Ten. Michigan State currently leads the series with a 30-17 record, maintaining a better record against Minnesota in both home games and on the road. The Spartans have also been dominant lately in the series.

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Notable record in the series

The largest margin of victory in the Big Ten series occurred in 2004 when Michigan State defeated Minnesota 51-17 in East Lansing, Michigan.

The smallest margin of victory in the series took place in 1998 when Minnesota secured a narrow 19-18 win over Michigan State in Minneapolis.

Michigan State holds the longest winning streak in the series with 17, spanning from 1977 to 1997.

Michigan State has won five of the last six encounters in the series with Minnesota winning the most recent one in 2022.

Michigan State has recorded two shutout victories in the series in 1950 and 1951, while Minnesota has also recorded two, which came in 1961 and 1967.

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Preview Michigan State vs. Minnesota, Week 9

Michigan State will hope to get some fresh air with a win against Minnesota on Saturday in the midst of uncertainties surrounding the program. Following a rough start to life as the interim head coach, Harlon Barnett will aim to secure his first win in Minneapolis.

Coming off a controversial win against Iowa, Minnesota will continue its push for a winning season when they host Michigan State on Saturday. With a better standing and the confidence of securing a win against the Spartans on the road in 2022, the Golden Gophers will be up for another victory.