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Michigan State vs Temple
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Michigan State Spartans | 7 | Michigan State leads |
 Temple Owls | 1 |
Meetings since 1935: 10, including 2 ties. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Michigan State has won the last 2 meetings.
7-1-2 Regular season
7-1-2 Last 10
21-8 Avg score
3 Longest Michigan State win run
Biggest Michigan State win 62-14 in 1949, a 48-point margin.
Biggest Michigan State loss 19-21 in 1940, a 2-point margin.
Every Michigan State vs Temple meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 62-14 |
| 1947 | Michigan State win | Philadelphia | 14-6 |
| 1942 | Tie | East Lansing | 7-7 |
| 1941 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 46-0 |
| 1940 | Temple win | Philadelphia | 19-21 |
| 1939 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 18-7 |
| 1938 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 10-0 |
| 1937 | Michigan State win | Philadelphia | 13-6 |
| 1936 | Tie | East Lansing | 7-7 |
| 1935 | Michigan State win | Philadelphia | 12-7 |
Scores from the Michigan State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1935.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 1935, 7-1-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Michigan State and Temple meet.
How to watch Michigan State vs Temple
When Michigan State and Temple are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Michigan State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Michigan State vs Temple time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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Michigan State vs Temple: the essentials
Michigan State Spartans vs Temple Owls is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the American Athletic (Group of 6). Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 1935, 7-1-2. Across 10 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Michigan State vs Temple head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Michigan State Spartans team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Temple against the whole conference, see Temple vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Michigan State and Temple?
Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 1935, 7-1-2. The two programs have met 10 times on record.
How can I watch Michigan State vs Temple?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Michigan State and Temple in the same conference?
No. Michigan State plays in the Big Ten. Temple plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.