Michigan State 1981 season
Record
5-6
Points for
263
Points against
249
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Illinois | L | 17-27 |
| 3 | at |  Ohio State | L | 13-27 |
| 4 | vs |  Bowling Green | W | 10-7 |
| 5 | at |  Notre Dame | L | 7-20 |
| 6 | vs |  Michigan | L | 20-38 |
| 7 | vs |  Wisconsin | W | 33-14 |
| 8 | at |  Purdue | L | 26-27 |
| 9 | vs |  Indiana | W | 26-3 |
| 10 | at |  Northwestern | W | 61-14 |
| 11 | vs |  Minnesota | W | 43-36 |
| 12 | at |  Iowa | L | 7-36 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1981 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1981?
Michigan State went 5-6 in the 1981 regular season.