
Michigan State Spartans at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Saturday, October 18th 2003 (12:00 PM EDT)
Michigan State 44 - Minnesota: 38 (Big Ten)
Spartans (8 - 5) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 23 (27 - 29 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 23 (27 - 29 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
MSU 2nd straight Road Game
MINN 2nd straight Home Game
MINN is playing their 9th straight game
MSU is playing their 9th straight game
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: MSU: 27 - MINN: 29 (56)
MSU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
MSU Travel: 462 miles, 1 hrs ahead
MINN 2nd straight Home Game
MINN is playing their 9th straight game
MSU is playing their 9th straight game
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: MSU: 27 - MINN: 29 (56)
MSU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
MSU Travel: 462 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Golden Gophers (10 - 3) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 39 - 22 (43 - 23 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 39 - 22 (43 - 23 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| Michigan State's 2003 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 8/30 | Michigan State vs Western Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/6 | Michigan State vs Rutgers | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/13 | Michigan State vs Louisiana Tech | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/20 | Michigan State at Notre Dame | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/27 | Michigan State vs Iowa | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Michigan State vs Indiana | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Michigan State at Illinois | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Michigan State at Minnesota | +2.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/1 | Michigan State vs Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Michigan State at Ohio State | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Michigan State at Wisconsin | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Michigan State vs Penn State | -23.5 | |||||
| Mon 12/29 | Michigan State at Nebraska | +2.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Predictions for Michigan State's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
| Minnesota's 2003 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 8/30 | Minnesota vs Tulsa | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/6 | Minnesota vs Troy | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/13 | Minnesota at Ohio | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/20 | Minnesota vs Louisiana | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/27 | Minnesota at Penn State | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Minnesota at Northwestern | +2.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/10 | Minnesota vs Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Minnesota vs Michigan State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Minnesota at Illinois | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Minnesota vs Indiana | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Minnesota vs Wisconsin | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Minnesota at Iowa | +2.5 | |||||
| Wed 12/31 | Minnesota vs Oregon | -23.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Minnesota's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Important Stats (2003)
Overall Stats 2003
Additional Stats 2003
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU | 0% | 27.9 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 22.5 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| MINN | 0% | 38.7 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 21.9 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU | #105 (.13) | 42% (86) | 45% (50) | 2.76 (109) | 118 | 38% (107) | 218 | 3.34 (116) | #85 (.19) | 42% (69) | 39% (25) | 45% (111) | 4.06 (98) | 63.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 | ||
| MINN | #64 (.2) | 45% (39) | 44% (65) | 2.7 (119) | 103 | 46% (29) | 204 | 4.38 (27) | #16 (.08) | 39% (35) | 36% (8) | 42% (80) | 3.32 (23) | 35.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2003
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU Offense | 13 | 27.9 | 27 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 21.9 | 23 | 0% | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU Defense | 13 | 22.5 | 29 | 0% | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 38.7 | 42.6 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Additional Stats 2003
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 13 | 0:00 | 0 | NAN% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Minnesota | 13 | 0:00 | 0 | NAN% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Run Game Stats (2003)
Pass Game Stats (2003)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU Offense | 13 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 | |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU Defense | 13 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 | |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 |
Pass Game Stats (2003)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU Offense | 13 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | ||
| MINN Defense | 13 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU Defense | 13 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | ||
| MINN Offense | 13 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2003 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Michigan State's 2003 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2003 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Michigan State's Power Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2003 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Michigan State's 2003 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2003 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Power Ratings Matchup
Michigan State: Minnesota: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Michigan State: Minnesota:
Michigan State: Minnesota: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Michigan State: Minnesota:
Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Minnesota's Offense Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense Rating: NR
2003 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Minnesota's 2003 Expected Record: -
Minnesota's 2003 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Minnesota's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Minnesota's Offense Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense Rating: NR
2003 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Minnesota's 2003 Expected Record: -
Minnesota's 2003 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 27.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 27
Defense: 22.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 29
Michigan State's 2003 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 27.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 27
Defense: 22.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 29
Michigan State's 2003 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Minnesota 29
Michigan State 27
Total Points: 56
Based on Last 4 Games
Michigan State 28
Minnesota 26
Total Points: 54
Based on Entire Season
Minnesota 33
Michigan State 25
Total Points: 58
Minnesota 29
Michigan State 27
Total Points: 56
Based on Last 4 Games
Michigan State 28
Minnesota 26
Total Points: 54
Based on Entire Season
Minnesota 33
Michigan State 25
Total Points: 58
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 38.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 42.6
Defense: 21.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 23
Minnesota's 2003 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 6 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 38.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 42.6
Defense: 21.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 23
Minnesota's 2003 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 6 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11/01 | Minnesota | 23 | Michigan State | 20 | Minnesota -4.5 | Michigan State | 44.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 10/28 | Minnesota | 27 | Michigan State | 12 | Minnesota -6.5 | Minnesota | 41.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 09/24 | Michigan State | 7 | Minnesota | 34 | Minnesota -3 | Minnesota | 50.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 10/14 | Minnesota | 27 | Michigan State | 30 | Michigan State -4 | Minnesota | 40.5 | Over |
| 2013 | 11/30 | Michigan State | 14 | Minnesota | 3 | Michigan State -14 | Minnesota | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/24 | Minnesota | 10 | Michigan State | 26 | ||||
| 2011 | 11/05 | Michigan State | 31 | Minnesota | 24 | ||||
| 2010 | 11/06 | Michigan State | 31 | Minnesota | 8 | ||||
| 2009 | 10/31 | Minnesota | 42 | Michigan State | 34 | ||||
| 2006 | 11/11 | Michigan State | 18 | Minnesota | 31 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/12 | Minnesota | 41 | Michigan State | 18 | ||||
| 2004 | 10/16 | Michigan State | 51 | Minnesota | 17 | ||||
| 2003 | 10/18 | Minnesota | 38 | Michigan State | 44 | ||||
| 2002 | 10/19 | Michigan State | 7 | Minnesota | 28 | ||||
| 2001 | 10/20 | Minnesota | 28 | Michigan State | 19 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | 4 | 1 Overs |
| Michigan State | 7 | 1 | 3 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 9 - 6 | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 6 - 9 | 3 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 2 - 1 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MSU | MINN |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | NR | NR |
| Blue ChipsBC% | NR | NR |
| MSU Off | MINN Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| MSU Off | MINN Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| MSU Off | MINN Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
| CategoryCat | MINN Off | MSU Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| MINN Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| CategoryCat | MINN Off | MSU Def |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
Program Comparison
MINN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'03 Profile: Remains Poor G5
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'03 Profile: Remains Poor G5
MINN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'03 Profile: Remains Poor G5
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'03 Profile: Remains Poor G5
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Michigan State won at Minnesota this year (44-38)
Previous Matchups
Minnesota beat Michigan State in 2023 (27-12)
Minnesota beat Michigan State in 2022 (34-7)
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