Michigan State 1980 season
Record
3-8
Points for
221
Points against
279
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | at |  Illinois | L | 17-20 |
| 4 | at |  Oregon | L | 7-35 |
| 5 | vs |  Western Michigan | W | 33-7 |
| 6 | vs |  Notre Dame | L | 21-26 |
| 7 | at |  Michigan | L | 23-27 |
| 8 | vs |  Wisconsin | L | 7-17 |
| 9 | at |  Purdue | L | 25-36 |
| 10 | vs |  Ohio State | L | 16-48 |
| 11 | vs |  Northwestern | W | 42-10 |
| 12 | at |  Minnesota | W | 30-12 |
| 13 | vs |  Iowa | L | 0-41 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1980 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1980?
Michigan State went 3-8 in the 1980 regular season.