2016 schedule
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final rank
#24
Record
3-9
Points
7
Diff
-44
Scored
289
Allowed
333
Outcome
Relegated
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FCS opponent | Home | 28 – 13 | W | 0 |
| 4 | Notre Dame(Premier) | Away | 36 – 28 | W | +5 |
| 5 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Home | 6 – 30 | L | 0 |
| 6 | Indiana(Tier 4) | Away | 21 – 24 | L | 0 |
| 7 | BYU(Premier) | Home | 14 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Northwestern(Tier 2) | Home | 40 – 54 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Maryland(Tier 3) | Away | 17 – 28 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Michigan(Premier) | Home | 23 – 32 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Illinois(Tier 4) | Away | 27 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Rutgers(Tier 4) | Home | 49 – 0 | W | +2 |
| 13 | Ohio State(Premier) | Home | 16 – 17 | L | 0 |
| 14 | Penn State(Tier 3) | Away | 12 – 45 | L | 0 |
