1950 Michigan State Spartans football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1950 Michigan State Spartans football 1950 Michigan State Spartans football team.png 300px Independent 9 8 8–1 Biggie Munn 4th Sonny Grandelius LeRoy R. Crane Macklin Stadium The 1950 Michigan State Spartans football team was an American football team that represented Michigan State College (now known as Michigan State University) as an independent during the 1950 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Biggie Munn, the Spartans compiled an 8–1 record, outscored opponents by a total of 243 to 107, and were ranked No. 8 in the final AP poll.2016 Football Media Guide Michigan State University 146, 154 June 16, 2017 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/msu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/msu-media-guide-history-145-19.pdf January 17, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170117203046/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/msu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/msu-media-guide-history-145-19.pdf dead1950 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 16, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/1950-schedule.html The 1950 Spartans won their annual rivalry games against Notre Dame (36–33) and Michigan (14–7). In intersectional play, they beat Oregon State (6–0), William & Mary (33–14), and Pittsburgh (19–0), but lost to Maryland (34–7). On offense, the Spartans tallied 3,227 yards of total offense, consisting of 2.424 rushing yards (269.3 per game) and 803 passing yards (89.2 per game). On defense, they gave up 1,951 yards consisting of 874 rushing yards (97.1 per game) and 1,077 passing yards (119.7 per game).1951 Wolverines (MSC yearbook), pp. 238-239. The individual statistical leaders included: Fullback Sonny Grandelius tallied 1,023 rushing yards on 163 carries for an average of 6.2 yards per carry. Grandelius received first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press, International News Service, and Central Press.Two Platoons Selected for All-American Team Janesville Daily Gazette 1950-12-06Lawton Carver Youth Dominates INS All-America Teams Lebanon Daily News 1950-11-27Central Press Captains' All-American Titusville Herald 1950-12-02 Quarterback Al Dorow completed 45 of 105 passes (.429 completion percentage) for 654 yards with nine interceptions. End Bob Carey tallied 19 receptions for 268 yards, three touchdowns, and an average of 13.1 yards per reception. End Dorne Dibble also received first-team All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America.FWAA All America Football Writers Association of America http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/awards/allamerica/alltime.pdf 2015-07-13 2019-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20190304073432/http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/awards/allamerica/alltime.pdf dead The team played its home games at Macklin Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Schedule 1950 AP September 23 w 19 Oregon State Macklin Stadium East Lansing, MI 38–13 32,500 MSC Unleashes Early Attack to Thump Oregon State, 38-13: Bob Carey, Grandelius Earn Offensive Honors As Spartans Win Opener Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton September 24, 1950 1, 2 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-msc-unleashes-earl/167331985/ Newspapers.com September 30 w y 19 Michigan 3 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 14–7 97,239 Spartans Beat Michigan, 14-7, To End 13-Year Gridiron Fast: Grandelius, Crane Score Touhdowns; 'M' Rally Stopped Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 1, 1950 1 (section 1), 1 (section 4) https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-spartans-beat-mich/167332110/ Newspapers.com October 7 l 2 Maryland Macklin Stadium East Lansing, MI 7–34 39,376 Michigan State Bows to Maryland's Strong Ground Attack: Terrapins Score Three Touchdowns in Fourth Quarter to Win, 34 to 7 Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 8, 1950 1, 4 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-michigan-state-bow/167332207/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-terps-upset-msc-347/137479349/ Port Huron Times Herald Terps upset MSC, 34–7 October 8, 1950 December 27, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 w y 20 William & Mary Macklin Stadium East Lansing, MI 33–14 35,656 Michigan State Eleven Roars Back on Victory Road, 33-14: William and Mary Sags After Briefly Holding Lead in Opening Period Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 15, 1950 1, 3 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-michigan-state-ele/167332337/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-michigan-state-d/137520788/ Wisconsin State Journal Michigan State downs William & Mary, 33–14 October 15, 1950 December 27, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 w Marquette Macklin Stadium East Lansing, MI 34–6 29,029 Michigan State Eleven Easily Rolls Past Marquette, 34 to 6: Grandelius Leads MSC Ground Attack; Dibble, Panin Each Score Twice Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 22, 1950 1, 2 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-michigan-state-ele/167332408/ Newspapers.com October 28 w y 15 Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry 36–33 57,866 Spirited Irish Toppled, 36-33: Final Quarter Surge Brings M.S.C. Victory Lansing State Journal Paul Neville October 29, 1950 1 (section 1), 1 (section 3) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-spirited-irish-to/167332535/ Newspapers.com November 4 w 13 Indiana Macklin Stadium East Lansing, MI rivalry 35–0 45,237 Grandelius Leads Spartans to 35 to 0 Victory Over Indiana: Powerful Ground Attack Romps Past Hoosiers for Five Markers To Banish Post-Irish Game Jinx Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton November 5, 1950 1, 2 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-grandelius-leads-s/167332682/ Newspapers.com November 11 w 12 Minnesota Macklin Stadium East Lansing, MI 27–0 47,361 Spartan Seniors Sparkle as State Runs Over Gophers, 27-0: Grandelius Sets New MSC Rushing Recor; Equals Scoring Mark Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton November 12, 1950 1, 4 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-spartan-seniors-sp/167332808/ Newspapers.com November 18 w y 10 Pittsburgh Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 19–0 28,679 Carl Hughes Panthers Hit For Big Loss In Yardage The Pittsburgh Press November 19, 1950 41 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-pitt-loses-190/151816868/ July 22, 2024 Newspapers.com Game summaries Michigan Week 1: Michigan State at Michigan Michigan St. Michigan 7 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 September 30, 1950 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 97,239 Michigan, ranked No. 3 in the country, opened the 1950 season playing against Michigan State College in Ann Arbor. Though favored by two touchdowns, the Wolverines were upset by the Spartans 14–7. The defeat was Michigan's first loss in the opening game of a season since 1937. Michigan played most of the game without its leading player, Chuck Ortmann. Ortmann was injured while being tackled on a 35-yard kickoff return in the first quarter. On the next play, Ortmann dropped back to pass but fell to the ground and was unable to return to the game. Michigan State took a 7–0 lead in the first quarter on a touchdown run by Sonny Grandelius. Michigan tied the score in the third quarter on a touchdown pass from Don Peterson to Fred Pickard. Michigan's touchdown was set up when Frank Howell intercepted a Michigan State pass and returned it 32 yards to the Michigan State 20-yard line. In the fourth quarter, Michigan State returned a punt to the Michigan 19-yard line and scored on a run by Michigan State fullback Leroy Crane. Michigan drove to the Michigan State 10-yard line in the fourth quarter, but the drive ended when quarterback Bill Putich threw an interception.The New York Times 97,239 See Michigan State Vanquish Wolverines, 14-7 October 1, 1950 https://www.nytimes.com/1950/10/01/archives/97239-see-michigan-state-vanquish-wolverines-147-spartan-diving-for.html See also 1950 in Michigan References Michigan State Category:Michigan State Spartans football seasons Michigan State Spartans football