Season schedule
Michigan State
Schedule and results for the 1981 season.
Spartan Stadium • East Lansing • MI
Big TenSpartan Stadium
Games
11
Completed
11
Record
5-6
Filtered
11
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Michigan State 1981 Season explained
This season page isolates one Michigan State schedule so the record, opponents, game locations, and completed-versus-scheduled split can be read without filtering the full team history.
The page currently lists 11 games for 1981, including 11 completed results. Use the full season results page when you want to move between years or compare rankings, travel, and streak views.
Schedule and results
Michigan State 1981 Season
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| Week | Date | Opponent | Loc | Result | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | 09/12/1981 | Illinois | home | L 17-27 | — |
| Week 3 | 09/19/1981 | Ohio State | away | L 13-27 | — |
| Week 4 | 09/26/1981 | Bowling Green | home | W 10-7 | — |
| Week 5 | 10/03/1981 | Notre Dame | away | L 7-20 | — |
| Week 6 | 10/10/1981 | Michigan | home | L 20-38 | — |
| Week 7 | 10/17/1981 | Wisconsin | home | W 33-14 | — |
| Week 8 | 10/24/1981 | Purdue | away | L 26-27 | — |
| Week 9 | 10/31/1981 | Indiana | home | W 26-3 | — |
| Week 10 | 11/07/1981 | Northwestern | away | W 61-14 | — |
| Week 11 | 11/14/1981 | Minnesota | home | W 43-36 | — |
| Week 12 | 11/21/1981 | Iowa | away | L 7-36 | — |
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