Iowa took another frustrating close loss last week at USC, extending its streak of losses to ranked teams to 13. But a more favorable matchup is on the horizon.The Hawkeyes (6-4, 4-3 in Big Ten play) return to Kinnick Stadium this weekend for the final home game of the season. They’ll take on a reeling Michigan State team.How to watch and stream Iowa vs. Michigan State footballWhen: 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, Nov. 22Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IowaTV: Fox Sports 1Livestream: FOX OneTickets for Iowa football vs. Michigan StateTickets through the athletic department are sold out, but you can still find resale tickets through SeatGeek.Iowa vs. Michigan State football series historyThis series has been generally even over the years. Iowa holds a 25-22-2 lead all-time, and it’s 9-9 under Kirk Ferentz.Iowa won games in 2020 and 2023 before Michigan State pulled off a surprising upset last season. Neither team has won on the road in this series since Michigan State won at Kinnick Stadium in 2013.2024: Michigan State 32, Iowa 20 (East Lansing)2023: Iowa 26, Michigan State 16 (Iowa City)2020: Iowa 49, Michigan State 7 (Iowa City)2017: Michigan State 17, Iowa 10 (East Lansing)2015: Michigan State 16, Iowa 13 (Big Ten Championship Game)What to know about Michigan State footballLet’s just say Michigan State fans are happy to have basketball season here.The Spartans are 3-7 overall and 0-7 in Big Ten play. They don’t do much well offensively (92nd in points scored per game) or defensively (115th in points allowed per game) and recently, just keeping games close has been a major challenge. Only one of their Big Ten games has been decided by less than 10 points — a 23-20 loss at Minnesota on Nov. 1.Michigan State averages under 4.0 yards per carry and haven’t had a game with multiple passing touchdowns since September. Previously winless in Big Ten play, Penn State got its first conference win of the season last week against Michigan State and ran for a season-high 240 yards against the Spartans defense.Simply put: nothing is going well for Michigan State right now.Stream KCCI’s ‘Big College Kickoff’ football show every Saturday morning on Very LocalYou can watch KCCI’s “Big College Kickoff” live on Very Local at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 29.Very Local is a streaming channel that offers 24/7 access to KCCI news, weather, original series and more. Download the Very Local App for free on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or smartphone.Click here to learn more about Very Local.Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Iowa vs. Michigan State football betting oddsIowa is favored by 16.5 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is set at 42.5 points.» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
Iowa took another frustrating close loss last week at USC, extending its streak of losses to ranked teams to 13. But a more favorable matchup is on the horizon.
The Hawkeyes (6-4, 4-3 in Big Ten play) return to Kinnick Stadium this weekend for the final home game of the season. They’ll take on a reeling Michigan State team.
How to watch and stream Iowa vs. Michigan State football
- When: 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, Nov. 22
- Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Livestream: FOX One
Tickets for Iowa football vs. Michigan State
Tickets through the athletic department are sold out, but you can still find resale tickets through SeatGeek.
Iowa vs. Michigan State football series history
This series has been generally even over the years. Iowa holds a 25-22-2 lead all-time, and it’s 9-9 under Kirk Ferentz.
Iowa won games in 2020 and 2023 before Michigan State pulled off a surprising upset last season. Neither team has won on the road in this series since Michigan State won at Kinnick Stadium in 2013.
- 2024: Michigan State 32, Iowa 20 (East Lansing)
- 2023: Iowa 26, Michigan State 16 (Iowa City)
- 2020: Iowa 49, Michigan State 7 (Iowa City)
- 2017: Michigan State 17, Iowa 10 (East Lansing)
- 2015: Michigan State 16, Iowa 13 (Big Ten Championship Game)
What to know about Michigan State football
Let’s just say Michigan State fans are happy to have basketball season here.
The Spartans are 3-7 overall and 0-7 in Big Ten play. They don’t do much well offensively (92nd in points scored per game) or defensively (115th in points allowed per game) and recently, just keeping games close has been a major challenge. Only one of their Big Ten games has been decided by less than 10 points — a 23-20 loss at Minnesota on Nov. 1.
Michigan State averages under 4.0 yards per carry and haven’t had a game with multiple passing touchdowns since September. Previously winless in Big Ten play, Penn State got its first conference win of the season last week against Michigan State and ran for a season-high 240 yards against the Spartans defense.
Simply put: nothing is going well for Michigan State right now.
You can watch KCCI’s “Big College Kickoff” live on at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 29.
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Iowa vs. Michigan State football betting odds
Iowa is favored by 16.5 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is set at 42.5 points.
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