2013 schedule
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final rank
#4
Record
12-1
Points
36
Diff
+222
Scored
387
Allowed
165
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2013 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 | 26 – 13 | W | +3 |
| 2 | South Florida(Tier 4) | Home | 21 – 6 | W | +2 |
| 3 | FCS opponent | Home | 55 – 17 | W | 0 |
| 4 | Notre Dame(Premier) | Away | 13 – 17 | L | 0 |
| 6 | Iowa(Tier 2) | Away | 26 – 14 | W | +4 |
| 7 | Indiana(Tier 5) | Home | 42 – 28 | W | +1 |
| 8 | Purdue(Tier 3) | Home | 14 – 0 | W | +3 |
| 9 | Illinois(Tier 4) | Away | 42 – 3 | W | +2 |
| 10 | Michigan(Premier) | Home | 29 – 6 | W | +5 |
| 12 | Nebraska(Premier) | Away | 41 – 28 | W | +5 |
| 13 | Northwestern(Tier 2) | Away | 30 – 6 | W | +4 |
| 14 | Minnesota(Tier 4) | Home | 14 – 3 | W | +2 |
| 15 | Ohio State(Premier) | Home | 34 – 24 | W | +5 |
