2008 schedule
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final rank
#5
Record
9-3
Points
30
Diff
+51
Scored
314
Allowed
263
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2008 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 | California(Premier) | Away | 31 – 38 | L | 0 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan(Tier 5) | Home | 42 – 10 | W | +1 |
| 3 | Florida Atlantic(Tier 4) | Home | 17 – 0 | W | +2 |
| 4 | Notre Dame(Tier 2) | Home | 23 – 7 | W | +4 |
| 5 | Indiana(Tier 4) | Away | 42 – 29 | W | +2 |
| 6 | Iowa(Tier 2) | Home | 16 – 13 | W | +4 |
| 7 | Northwestern(Tier 3) | Away | 37 – 20 | W | +3 |
| 8 | Ohio State(Premier) | Home | 7 – 45 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Michigan(Premier) | Away | 35 – 21 | W | +5 |
| 10 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Home | 25 – 24 | W | +5 |
| 11 | Purdue(Tier 2) | Home | 21 – 7 | W | +4 |
| 13 | Penn State(Tier 2) | Away | 18 – 49 | L | 0 |
