Land Grant Trophy
Michigan State vs Penn State.
Penn State leads the series 20-18-1 in meetings on record since 1914.
Michigan State and Penn State do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
Series leader: Penn State.
See the full all-time Michigan State vs Penn State head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
Series notes
Side by side, 2026 season
Michigan State Penn State
- 18.2 18th
- Points per game
- 32.0 8th
- 23.2 12th
- Points allowed
- 16.0 6th
- 305.6 18th
- Total yards per game
- 400.0 11th
- 4.5 18th
- Yards per play
- 6.1 11th
- 123.6 15th
- Rush yards per game
- 156.4 7th
- 182.0 17th
- Pass yards per game
- 243.6 10th
- 20.4 12th
- First downs per game
- 21.0 11th
- 40.0% 13th
- Third-down rate
- 40.0% 13th
- -4 16th
- Turnover margin
- +6 2nd
- 2 17th
- Takeaways
- 9 2nd
- 7 12th
- Sacks
- 6 15th
- 17 18th
- Sacks allowed
- 6 5th
- 34.0 3rd
- Penalty yards per game
- 47.2 5th
- 31:41 7th
- Time of possession
- 30:09 12th
Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the Big Ten; the better side is highlighted.
Recent meetings
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Land Grant Trophy?
The Land Grant Trophy is the name of the Michigan State vs Penn State series. Penn State leads the series 20-18-1 in meetings on record since 1914.
What is the record in Michigan State vs Penn State?
Penn State leads the series 20-18-1 in meetings on record since 1914. That is Michigan State 18, Penn State 20 across 39 meetings on record.
When do Michigan State and Penn State play next?
Michigan State and Penn State do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.