Michigan State 1972 season
Record
5-5-1
Points for
158
Points against
156
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at |  Illinois | W | 24-0 |
| 3 | vs |  Georgia Tech | L | 16-21 |
| 4 | at |  USC | L | 6-51 |
| 5 | vs |  Notre Dame | L | 0-16 |
| 6 | at |  Michigan | L | 0-10 |
| 7 | vs |  Wisconsin | W | 31-0 |
| 8 | vs |  Iowa | T | 6-6 |
| 9 | vs |  Purdue | W | 22-12 |
| 10 | vs |  Ohio State | W | 19-12 |
| 11 | at |  Minnesota | L | 10-14 |
| 12 | vs |  Northwestern | W | 24-14 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1972 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1972?
Michigan State went 5-5-1 in the 1972 regular season.