Michigan State Spartans
2025 Season Results

Michigan State Spartans — 2025 Season Review

The Michigan State Spartans completed the 2025 season with a 4-8 overall record under head coach Jonathan Smith, navigating a challenging campaign as a member of the Big Ten. The program averaged 24.6 points per game while allowing 29.9 points per contest across 12 games.

Notable victories on the season included a 23-6 victory at home against Western Michigan Broncos, a 41-24 victory at home against Youngstown State Penguins, and a 38-28 victory against Maryland Terrapins at a neutral site. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

On the other side of the ledger, the Michigan State Spartans absorbed a narrow 20-23 defeat to Minnesota Golden Gophers and a narrow 17-20 defeat to Iowa Hawkeyes. These results, while disappointing, provided valuable experience for a program focused on continued improvement.

The Michigan State Spartans went 1-8 in Big Ten competition during 2025, battling through a demanding conference slate that featured several tightly contested games. Every week in the Big Ten presented a unique challenge that shaped the identity of the program based in East Lansing, MI.

At home, the Michigan State Spartans went 3-3, while posting a 0-5 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2025 roster from start to finish.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 177 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 118 in the latter portion. Defensively, the unit allowed 29.9 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2025 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Michigan State Spartans posted a 4-8 record in 2025, which highlighted areas for growth. Across 12 games, the team was challenged by opponents with a scoring margin of -5.3 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.