Michigan State Football Team History
Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Founded: 1855 Stadium: Spartan Stadium Capacity: 75,005 Colors: Green & Gold Coach: Charles W. Bachman Conference: Independent-
1945 Season Highlights
Charles W. Bachman enters his 12th season as Head Coach at Michigan State.
1945 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 29 @
Michigan
0
40
L
Sat., Oct. 6 vs.
Kentucky
7
6
W
Sat., Oct. 13 @
Pittsburgh
12
7
W
Sat., Oct. 20 vs. Wayne State
27
7
W
Sat., Oct. 27 vs. Marquette
13
13
T
Sat., Nov. 3 vs.
Missouri
14
7
W
Sat., Nov. 10 vs. Great Lakes Navy
7
27
L
Sat., Nov. 17 vs.
Penn State
33
0
W
Fri., Nov. 23 @
Miami
7
21
L
1945 Season Totals
Record 5-3
-1
Points Scored 120
Scoring Average 13.3
Points Allowed 128
Defense Average 14.2
Opponents Record 32-26
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-1
-1
Away Record 1-2
1945 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1945 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1945 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
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