Big Ten · East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State Football History
Championships, records and rivalries
Program history
MSU history
Michigan State's title seasons and Rose Bowl runs place the 2026 Spartans within a long Big Ten history.
MSU history
Mid-century national prominence
Michigan State's official historical record identifies consensus national title seasons in 1952, 1965, and 1966. The 1966 team played Notre Dame in the 10–10 'Game of the Century.'
These honors are program history; the 2026 record is tracked separately in the schedule.
MSU history
The modern Rose Bowl
The Spartans won the Big Ten in 2013 and defeated Stanford in the 2014 Rose Bowl. That trip marked a major return to Pasadena for the program.
Spartan Stadium in East Lansing remains the center of home football, including the 2026 Illinois Homecoming game.
MSU history
A new 2026 staff
Pat Fitzgerald is the 2026 head coach. Nick Sheridan coordinates the offense, Joe Rossi the defense, and LeVar Woods special teams.
The Spartans were 4–8 in 2025. The current schedule lists a 2–3 start through October 3 and a series of Big Ten games ahead.
FAQ
MSU history questions
Which Michigan State seasons are consensus national titles?
The school lists 1952, 1965, and 1966 as consensus title seasons.
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