Michigan State 1986 season
Record
6-5
Points for
285
Points against
197
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | at |  Arizona State | L | 17-20 |
| 4 | vs |  Notre Dame | W | 20-15 |
| 5 | vs |  Western Michigan | W | 45-10 |
| 6 | vs |  Iowa | L | 21-24 |
| 7 | at |  Michigan | L | 6-27 |
| 8 | at |  Illinois | W | 29-21 |
| 9 | vs |  Purdue | W | 37-3 |
| 10 | at |  Minnesota | W | 52-23 |
| 11 | vs |  Indiana | L | 14-17 |
| 12 | at |  Northwestern | L | 21-24 |
| 13 | vs |  Wisconsin | W | 23-13 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1986 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1986?
Michigan State went 6-5 in the 1986 regular season.