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Michigan State Football Team History


Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State University
 East Lansing, MI
Founded: 1855
Stadium: Spartan Stadium
Capacity: 75,005
Colors: Green & Gold
Coach: Chester L. Brewer
Conference: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


Select Year:    
1885  <-- 1905 <- 1906 -> 1907 --> 2024
1906 Season Highlights
 Chester L. Brewer enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Michigan State.
 
1906 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 29  vs. Olivet  23   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 6  vs. Albion  37   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 13  @ Alma  0   0   T       
 Sat., Oct. 20  vs. Kalamazoo  38   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 27  vs. DePauw  33   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 3  @ Notre Dame  0   5   L       
 Sat., Nov. 10  @ Albion  5   0   W       
 Mon., Nov. 12  vs. Alma  12   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 17  @ Hillsdale  35   9   W       
 Sat., Nov. 24  @ Olivet  6   8   L       
 Thu., Nov. 29  @ Detroit Athletic Club  6   6   T       
 
1906 Season Totals
  Record7-2 -2
  Points Scored195
  Scoring Average17.7
  Points Allowed28
  Defense Average2.5
  Opponents Record6-1
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record5-0
  Away Record2-2 -2
1906 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1906 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Michigan State 7-2-219528   Chester L. Brewer
Eastern Michigan 5-0-15211   Henry F. Schulte

1906 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1906 All Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.