Michigan State vs UCLA
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UCLA leads the series · Michigan State on a 4-game losing run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UCLA win | East Lansing | L | 13-38 |
| 1974 | UCLA win | Pasadena | L | 14-56 |
| 1973 | UCLA win | East Lansing | L | 21-34 |
| 1965 * | UCLA win | Neutral | L | 12-14 |
| 1965 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | W | 13-3 |
| 1955 * | Michigan State win | Neutral | W | 17-14 |
| 1953 * | Michigan State win | Neutral | W | 28-20 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1953.
See the Michigan State vs UCLA rivalry breakdown for by-decade splits, trends and the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Michigan State and UCLA?
Michigan State is 3-4 against UCLA across 7 meetings on record since 1953. UCLA leads the series.
When did Michigan State last play UCLA?
They last met in 2025, a 13-38 loss for Michigan State.