2005 schedule
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final rank
#13
Record
5-6
Points
16
Diff
+56
Scored
372
Allowed
316
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2005 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent State(Tier 4) | Home | 49 – 14 | W | +2 |
| 2 | Hawaii(Tier 2) | Home | 42 – 14 | W | +4 |
| 3 | Notre Dame(Premier) | Away | 44 – 41 | W | +5 |
| 4 | Illinois(Tier 3) | Away | 61 – 14 | W | +3 |
| 5 | Michigan(Premier) | Home | 31 – 34 | L | 0 |
| 7 | Ohio State(Premier) | Away | 24 – 35 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Northwestern(Tier 3) | Home | 14 – 49 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Indiana(Tier 4) | Home | 46 – 15 | W | +2 |
| 10 | Purdue(Premier) | Away | 21 – 28 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Minnesota(Tier 3) | Away | 18 – 41 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Penn State(Tier 3) | Home | 22 – 31 | L | 0 |
