2010 schedule
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final rank
#3
Record
11-1
Points
34
Diff
+135
Scored
376
Allowed
241
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2010 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 | Western Michigan(Tier 3) | Home | 38 – 14 | W | +3 |
| 2 | Florida Atlantic(Tier 4) | Away | 30 – 17 | W | +2 |
| 3 | Notre Dame(Tier 2) | Home | 34 – 31 | W | +4 |
| 4 | FCS opponent | Home | 45 – 7 | W | 0 |
| 5 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Home | 34 – 24 | W | +5 |
| 6 | Michigan(Tier 2) | Away | 34 – 17 | W | +4 |
| 7 | Illinois(Tier 3) | Home | 26 – 6 | W | +3 |
| 8 | Northwestern(Tier 3) | Away | 35 – 27 | W | +3 |
| 9 | Iowa(Tier 2) | Away | 6 – 37 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Minnesota(Tier 4) | Home | 31 – 8 | W | +2 |
| 12 | Purdue(Tier 3) | Home | 35 – 31 | W | +3 |
| 13 | Penn State(Premier) | Away | 28 – 22 | W | +5 |
