- How many National Championships have the Michigan State Spartans won?
- When Was The Last Time The Michigan State Spartans Won The National Championship?
- Michigan State Spartans National Championships Wins (Years)
- Michigan State Spartans National Championships Appearances (Years)
- Michigan State Spartans Conference Title wins
- Michigan State Spartans Division Title Wins
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:
| Year | Coach | Selectors | Record | Bowl | Result | Final AP | Final Coaches |
| 1951 | Clarence Munn | Billingsley, Helms, Poling | 9–0 | No. 2 | No. 2 | ||
| 1952 | Clarence Munn | AP, Boand, DeVold, Dunkel, Football Research, Helms, Litkenhous, NCF, Sagarin, UPI Coaches, Williamson | 9–0 | No. 1 | No. 1 | ||
| 1955 | Duffy Daugherty | Boand | 9–1 | Rose | W 17–14 | No. 2 | No. 2 |
| 1957 | Duffy Daugherty | Dunkel | 8–1 | No. 3 | No. 3 | ||
| 1965 | Duffy Daugherty | Berryman, Billingsley, DeVold, Dunkel, FB News, FW, Helms, Litkenhous, NFF, Poling, Sagarin, Sagarin (ELO-Chess), UPI Coaches | 10–1 | Rose | L 12–14 | No. 2 | No. 1 |
| 1966 | Duffy Daugherty | Football Research, Helms, NFF, Poling | 9–0–1 | No. 2 | No. 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.
| Years | Record |
| 1951 | 9-0 |
| 1952 | 9-0 |
| 1955 | 9-1 |
| 1957 | 8-1 |
| 1965 | 10-1 |
| 1966 | 9-0-1 |
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:
| Years | Coach | Record |
| 1951 | Clarence Munn | 9-0 |
| 1952 | Clarence Munn | 9-0 |
| 1955 | Duffy Daugherty | 9-1 |
| 1957 | Duffy Daugherty | 8-1 |
| 1965 | Duffy Daugherty | 10-1 |
| 1966 | Duffy Daugherty | 9-0-1 |
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:
| Year | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
| 1903 | MIAA | Chester Brewer | 6–1–1 | 3–1 |
| 1905† | MIAA | Chester Brewer | 9–2 | 4–0 |
| 1953† | Big Ten | Clarence Munn | 9–1 | 5–1 |
| 1965 | Big Ten | Duffy Daugherty | 10–1 | 7–0 |
| 1966 | Big Ten | Duffy Daugherty | 9–0–1 | 7–0 |
| 1978† | Big Ten | Darryl Rogers | 8–3 | 7–1 |
| 1987 | Big Ten | George Perles | 9–2–1 | 7–0–1 |
| 1990† | Big Ten | George Perles | 8–3–1 | 6–2 |
| 2010† | Big Ten | Mark Dantonio | 11–2 | 7–1 |
| 2013 | Big Ten | Mark Dantonio | 13–1 | 8–0 |
| 2015 | Big Ten | Mark Dantonio | 12–2 | 7–1 |
† 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:
| Year | Division | Coach | Opponent | CG Result |
| 2011 | Big Ten Legends | Mark Dantonio | Wisconsin | L, 39–42 |
| 2013 | Big Ten Legends | Mark Dantonio | Ohio State | W, 34–24 |
| 2015 | Big Ten East | Mark Dantonio | Iowa | W, 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.
