Michigan State Spartans vs Washington State Cougars
Series timeline
▲ Michigan State Spartans ahead (peak +4)
▼ Washington State Cougars ahead (peak +1)
Michigan State Spartans Washington State Cougars Tie Postseason One meeting per cell
Longest streaks: Michigan State Spartans 5 (1946–1970), Washington State Cougars 1 (1942). Current: Michigan State Spartans 1.
Splits
| Split | Michigan State Spartans record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 5-2 |
| Postseason | 1-0 |
| Hosted by Michigan State Spartans | 5-1 |
| Hosted by Washington State Cougars | 1-1 |
| Last 8 seasons (1942 to 2017) | 6-2 |
| Largest Michigan State Spartans win | 54-6 (1954) |
| Largest Washington State Cougars win | 25-13 (1942) |
Postseason meetings
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 | Michigan State Spartans | 42-17 | at Michigan State Spartans | Bowls (SR Week 19) |
Every meeting
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 | Michigan State Spartans | 42-17 | at Michigan State Spartans | Bowls (SR Week 19) Postseason |
1970s
1950s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Nov 6, 1954 | Michigan State Spartans | 54-6 | at Michigan State Spartans | Week 8 |
1940s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Nov 20, 1948 | Michigan State Spartans | 40-0 | at Michigan State Spartans | Week 11 |
| 1947 | Oct 11, 1947 | Michigan State Spartans | 21-7 | at Washington State Cougars | Week 5 |
| 1946 | Nov 30, 1946 | Michigan State Spartans | 26-20 | at Michigan State Spartans | Week 12 |
| 1942 | Nov 7, 1942 | Washington State Cougars | 25-13 | at Washington State Cougars | Week 9 |