Michigan State 1996 season
Record
6-5
Points for
358
Points against
302
How it ended
Lost Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Purdue | W | 52-14 |
| 3 | at |  Nebraska | L | 14-55 |
| 5 | vs |  Louisville | L | 20-30 |
| 6 | vs |  Eastern Michigan | W | 47-0 |
| 7 | at |  Iowa | L | 30-37 |
| 8 | vs |  Illinois | W | 42-14 |
| 9 | at |  Minnesota | W | 27-9 |
| 10 | vs |  Wisconsin | W | 30-13 |
| 11 | at |  Michigan | L | 29-45 |
| 12 | vs |  Indiana | W | 38-15 |
| 14 | at |  Penn State | L | 29-32 |
| Postseason | vs |  Stanford | L | 0-38 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1996 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1996?
Michigan State went 6-5 in the 1996 regular season. The season result: Lost Bowl game.