AHSFHS.org


Search Site








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: George J. Perles
Conference: Big 10-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


Select Year:    
1885  <-- 1985 <- 1986 -> 1987 --> 2024
1986 Season Highlights
 George J. Perles enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Michigan State.
 
1986 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 13  @ Arizona State  17   20   L       
 Sat., Sep. 20  vs. Notre Dame  20   15   W       
 Sat., Sep. 27  vs. Western Michigan  45   10   W       
 Sat., Oct. 4  vs. Iowa  21   24   L       
 Sat., Oct. 11  @ Michigan  6   27   L       
 Sat., Oct. 18  @ Illinois  29   21   W       
 Sat., Oct. 25  vs. Purdue  37   3   W       
 Sat., Nov. 1  @ Minnesota  52   23   W       
 Sat., Nov. 8  vs. Indiana  14   17   L       
 Sat., Nov. 15  @ Northwestern  21   24   L       
 Sat., Nov. 22  vs. Wisconsin  23   13   W       
 
1986 Season Totals
  Record6-5
  Points Scored285
  Scoring Average25.9
  Points Allowed197
  Defense Average17.9
  Opponents Record65-62
  Conference Record4-4
  Home Record4-2
  Away Record2-3
1986 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1986 Big 10- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Minnesota 6-6261316Lost  14-215-3196201  John Gutekunst
Indiana 6-6273227Lost  13-273-5146147  Bill Mallory
Illinois 4-7189299 3-5136209  Mike White
Michigan 11-2379203Lost  15-227-1262118  Glenn Bo Schembechler
Ohio State 10-3347179Won  28-127-122595  Earle Bruce
Iowa 9-3391214Won  39-385-3183159  Hayden Fry
Michigan State 6-5285197 4-4203152  George J. Perles
Northwestern 4-7217251 2-6149216  Francis Peay
Purdue 3-8160335 2-6105250  Leon Burtnett
Wisconsin 3-9201266 2-6130188  Jim Hilles

1986 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1986 All Big 10 Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.