Michigan State 1961 season
Record
7-2
Points for
192
Points against
50
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | at |  Wisconsin | W | 20-0 |
| 4 | vs |  Stanford | W | 31-3 |
| 5 | at |  Michigan | W | 28-0 |
| 6 | vs |  Notre Dame | W | 17-7 |
| 7 | vs |  Indiana | W | 35-0 |
| 8 | at |  Minnesota | L | 0-13 |
| 9 | at |  Purdue | L | 6-7 |
| 10 | vs |  Northwestern | W | 21-13 |
| 11 | vs |  Illinois | W | 34-7 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1961 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1961?
Michigan State went 7-2 in the 1961 regular season.