Michigan State 1979 season
Record
5-6
Points for
240
Points against
253
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Illinois | W | 33-16 |
| 3 | vs |  Oregon | W | 41-17 |
| 4 | vs |  Miami (OH) | W | 24-21 |
| 5 | at |  Notre Dame | L | 3-27 |
| 6 | vs |  Michigan | L | 7-21 |
| 7 | at |  Wisconsin | L | 29-38 |
| 8 | vs |  Purdue | L | 7-14 |
| 9 | at |  Ohio State | L | 0-42 |
| 10 | at |  Northwestern | W | 42-7 |
| 11 | vs |  Minnesota | W | 31-17 |
| 12 | at |  Iowa | L | 23-33 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1979 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1979?
Michigan State went 5-6 in the 1979 regular season.