Michigan State National Championship Wins

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The Michigan State Spartans football program, representing Michigan State University (MSU), competes in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level as a member of the Big Ten Conference.

Spartan Stadium, located on the main university campus, serves as the home venue for the Spartans' home games. Renowned for its impressive attendance, Spartan Stadium consistently ranks among the NCAA's Top 25. The team is currently under the leadership of head coach Jonathan Smith. The team has green and white as their jersey colors while having Sparty, a muscular male Spartan warrior/athlete dressed in stylized Greek Costume as their mascot.

How many National Championships have the Michigan State Spartans won?

The Michigan State Spartans football team was formed in 1896 and since then they have claimed six national championships. These championships were secured in the years 1951, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1965, and 1966. A table is given below for better understanding:

YearCoachSelectorsRecordBowlResultFinal APFinal Coaches
1951Clarence MunnBillingsley, Helms, Poling9–0 No. 2No. 2
1952Clarence MunnAP, Boand, DeVold, Dunkel, Football Research, Helms, Litkenhous, NCF, Sagarin, UPI Coaches, Williamson9–0 No. 1No. 1
1955Duffy DaughertyBoand9–1RoseW 17–14No. 2No. 2
1957Duffy DaughertyDunkel8–1 No. 3No. 3
1965Duffy DaughertyBerryman, Billingsley, DeVold, Dunkel, FB News, FW, Helms, Litkenhous, NFF, Poling, Sagarin, Sagarin (ELO-Chess), UPI Coaches 10–1RoseL 12–14No. 2No. 1
1966Duffy DaughertyFootball Research, Helms, NFF, Poling9–0–1 No. 2No. 2

When Was The Last Time The Michigan State Spartans Won The National Championship?

The Michigan State Spartans have not won a National Championship since 1966. This triumph marked a historic moment in the team's history, and while the Spartans have continuously demonstrated success in subsequent years, they have not secured any national championship victories

Michigan State Spartans National Championships Wins (Years)

The Michigan State Spartans football team boasts a rich history with six claimed national championships. They secured titles in 1951, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1965, and 1966, marking significant achievements in different eras of college football. These championships reflect the team's legacy of success and contribute to Michigan State's standing as a formidable force in collegiate football history.

YearsRecord
19519-0
19529-0
19559-1
19578-1
196510-1
19669-0-1

Michigan State Spartans National Championships Appearances (Years)

The Michigan State Spartans football team has claimed six national championships in its history. The years they secured national titles are as follows:

YearsCoachRecord
1951Clarence Munn9-0
1952Clarence Munn9-0
1955Duffy Daugherty 9-1
1957Duffy Daugherty 8-1
1965Duffy Daugherty 10-1
1966Duffy Daugherty9-0-1

These championships represent significant achievements in different decades, contributing to the Spartans' historical success in collegiate football.

Michigan State Spartans Conference Title wins

The Michigan State Spartans football team has won a total of 11 conference championships. These championships include two in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and nine in the Big Ten Conference. They are shown below in a table for better understanding:

YearConferenceCoachOverall RecordConference Record
1903MIAAChester Brewer6–1–13–1
1905†MIAAChester Brewer9–24–0
1953†Big TenClarence Munn9–15–1
1965Big TenDuffy Daugherty10–17–0
1966Big TenDuffy Daugherty9–0–17–0
1978†Big TenDarryl Rogers8–37–1
1987Big TenGeorge Perles9–2–17–0–1
1990†Big TenGeorge Perles8–3–16–2
2010†Big TenMark Dantonio11–27–1
2013Big TenMark Dantonio13–18–0
2015Big TenMark Dantonio12–27–1

† indicates Co-champions

Michigan State Spartans Division Title Wins

Under the coaching prowess of Mark Dantonio, the Spartans secured the Big Ten Legends division title in 2011 and 2013. In 2015, they continued their winning ways in the newly established Big Ten East division, claiming another division title. Their division title wins are shown below in the table:

YearDivisionCoachOpponentCG Result
2011Big Ten LegendsMark DantonioWisconsinL, 39–42
2013Big Ten LegendsMark DantonioOhio StateW, 34–24
2015Big Ten EastMark DantonioIowaW, 16–13

FAQs

A: Yes, Michigan State Spartans have won Six National Championships.

A: The Michigan State Spartans won their first National Championship in 1951.

A: Yes, the Michigan State Spartans have won 11 Conference Championships.

A: The Michigan State Spartans football team was formed in 1896.

A: The Michigan State Spartans play their home game at Spartan Stadium, which is located in East Lansing, Michigan.

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