Michigan State 1978 season
Record
8-3
Points for
411
Points against
170
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | at |  Purdue | L | 14-21 |
| 4 | vs |  Syracuse | W | 49-21 |
| 5 | at |  USC | L | 9-30 |
| 6 | vs |  Notre Dame | L | 25-29 |
| 7 | at |  Michigan | W | 24-15 |
| 8 | vs |  Indiana | W | 49-14 |
| 9 | vs |  Wisconsin | W | 55-2 |
| 10 | at |  Illinois | W | 59-19 |
| 11 | vs |  Minnesota | W | 33-9 |
| 12 | at |  Northwestern | W | 52-3 |
| 13 | vs |  Iowa | W | 42-7 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1978 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1978?
Michigan State went 8-3 in the 1978 regular season.