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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: John L. Smith
Conference: Big 10-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1885  <-- 2005 <- 2006 -> 2007 --> 2024
2006 Season Highlights
 John L. Smith enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Michigan State.
 
2006 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 2  vs. Idaho  27   17   W       
 Sat., Sep. 9  vs. Eastern Michigan  52   20   W       
 Sat., Sep. 16  @ Pittsburgh  38   23   W       
 Sat., Sep. 23  vs. Notre Dame  37   40   L       
 Sat., Sep. 30  vs. Illinois  20   23   L       
 Sat., Oct. 7  @ Michigan  13   31   L       
 Sat., Oct. 14  vs. Ohio State  7   38   L       
 Sat., Oct. 21  @ Northwestern  41   38   W       
 Sat., Oct. 28  @ Indiana  21   46   L       
 Sat., Nov. 4  vs. Purdue  15   17   L       
 Sat., Nov. 11  vs. Minnesota  18   31   L       
 Sat., Nov. 18  @ Penn State  13   17   L       
 
2006 Season Totals
  Record4-8
  Points Scored302
  Scoring Average25.2
  Points Allowed341
  Defense Average28.4
  Opponents Record74-65
  Conference Record1-7
  Home Record2-5
  Away Record2-3
2006 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
2006 Big 10- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Minnesota 6-7376338Lost  41-443-5202243  Glen Mason
Indiana 5-7277394 3-5179302  Terry Hoeppner
Illinois 2-10235321 1-7155220  Ron Zook
Ohio State 12-1450166Lost  14-418-030592  Jim Tressel
Wisconsin 12-1380157Won  17-147-1245116  Bret Bielema
Michigan 11-2380207Lost  18-327-1213104  Lloyd Carr
Penn State 9-4290187Won  20-105-3135117  Joe Paterno
Purdue 8-6364374Lost  7-245-3165179  Joe Tiller
Iowa 6-7310269Lost  24-262-6174192  Kirk Ferentz
Northwestern 4-8198314 2-6125240  Pat Fitzgerald
Michigan State 4-8302341 1-7148241  John L. Smith

2006 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

2006 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.