Michigan State 1987 season
Record
8-2-1
Points for
261
Points against
153
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  USC | W | 27-13 |
| 4 | at |  Notre Dame | L | 8-31 |
| 5 | vs |  Florida State | L | 3-31 |
| 6 | at |  Iowa | W | 19-14 |
| 7 | vs |  Michigan | W | 17-11 |
| 8 | at |  Northwestern | W | 38-0 |
| 9 | at |  Illinois | T | 14-14 |
| 10 | at |  Ohio State | W | 13-7 |
| 11 | vs |  Purdue | W | 45-3 |
| 12 | vs |  Indiana | W | 27-3 |
| 13 | at |  Wisconsin | W | 30-9 |
| Postseason | vs | USC | W | 20-17 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1987 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1987?
Michigan State went 8-2-1 in the 1987 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.