Sat, Oct 17 · Week 7 · Conference game
Northwestern at Michigan State weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI
- TV
- Peacock
It was 45°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 16 mph. Final: Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. Kickoff weather posts within a week.
Typical October at the stadium: highs near 62°16°, lows near 45°7°, rain on 38% of days.
Stadium
Stadium page Spartan Stadium
- Location
- East Lansing, MI
- Surface
- Grass
- Roof
- Open air
- Field runs
- north to south
- Elevation
- 856 ft261 m
Typical in October
Highs near 62°16°, lows near 45°7°. Rain on 38% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 29%, freezing on 2%. 10-year average.
Series history
First meeting in our records
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Spartan Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Illinois at Michigan State | 38–37 |  76°25° · dry · 23 mph38 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Northwestern at Michigan State: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Northwestern at Michigan State?
It was 45°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 16 mph. Final: Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21.
Does Spartan Stadium have a roof?
No. Spartan Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.