Michigan State 1997 season
Record
7-4
Points for
342
Points against
237
How it ended
Lost Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs |  Western Michigan | W | 42-10 |
| 4 | vs |  Memphis | W | 51-21 |
| 5 | at |  Notre Dame | W | 23-7 |
| 7 | vs |  Minnesota | W | 31-10 |
| 8 | at |  Indiana | W | 38-6 |
| 9 | at |  Northwestern | L | 17-19 |
| 10 | vs |  Michigan | L | 7-23 |
| 11 | vs |  Ohio State | L | 13-37 |
| 12 | at |  Purdue | L | 21-22 |
| 14 | at |  Illinois | W | 27-17 |
| 15 | vs |  Penn State | W | 49-14 |
| Postseason | vs |  Washington | L | 23-51 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Michigan State Spartans 1997 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Michigan State record in 1997?
Michigan State went 7-4 in the 1997 regular season. The season result: Lost Bowl game.