Michigan State 1971 season
Record
6-5
Points for
225
Points against
169
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs |  Illinois | W | 10-0 |
| 2 | at |  Georgia Tech | L | 0-10 |
| 3 | vs |  Oregon State | W | 31-14 |
| 4 | at |  Notre Dame | L | 2-14 |
| 5 | vs |  Michigan | L | 13-24 |
| 6 | at |  Wisconsin | L | 28-31 |
| 7 | vs |  Iowa | W | 34-3 |
| 8 | at |  Purdue | W | 43-10 |
| 9 | at |  Ohio State | W | 17-10 |
| 10 | vs |  Minnesota | W | 40-25 |
| 11 | at |  Northwestern | L | 7-28 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1971 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1971?
Michigan State went 6-5 in the 1971 regular season.