1957 Michigan State Spartans football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1957 Michigan State Spartans football 1957-MichiganState-Spartans-mediaguide.jpg 240px Big Ten Conference Big Ten 3 3 8–1 5–1 Duffy Daugherty 4th Dan Currie Patrick F. Burke Spartan Stadium National champion (Dunkel) The 1957 Michigan State Spartans football team was an American football team that represented Michigan State University in the 1957 Big Ten Conference football season. In their fourth season under head coach Duffy Daugherty, the Spartans compiled an 8–1 record (5–1 in conference games), outscored opponents by a total of 264 to 75, finished in second place in the Big Ten Conference, and were ranked No. 3 in both the final AP and UPI polls.2016 Football Media Guide Michigan State University 146, 155 June 18, 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 dead1957 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 18, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/1957-schedule.html Michigan State was named national champion by Dunkel System, an NCAA-designated major selector.http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2018/FBS.pdf 2018 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records National Collegiate Athletic Association August 2018 December 11, 2018 113 The 1957 Spartans won all three of their annual rivalry games, defeating Indiana (54–0), Notre Dame (34–6), and Michigan (35–6). In non-conference play, the Spartans also defeated California (19–0) and Kansas State (27–9). The Spartans gained averaged 263.0 rushing yards and 120.9 passing yards per game, while holding opponents to 117.2 rushing yards and 74.3 passing yards per game.1957 Michigan State Spartans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football March 6, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/1957.html The team's individual statistical leaders included: Quarterback Jim Ninowski completed 45 of 79 passes (57.0%) for 718 yards with six touchdowns, three interceptions, and a 150.8 quarterback rating. Fullback Walt Kowalczyk rushed for 545 yards on 101 carries (5.4 yards per carry) and scored nine rushing touchdowns. Dave Kaiser caught 19 passes for 267 yards. Six Spartans were selected as first-team players on the 1957 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Ninowski (AP-1, UP-1); Kowalczyk (AP-1, UP-1); center Dan Currie (AP-1, UP-1); tackle Pat Burke (AP-1, UP-1); end Sam Williams (UP-1); and guard Ellison Kelly (UP-1).Coaches' All-Big Ten Team The Sandusky Register November 30, 1957 8 https://www.newspapers.com/image/4857383/?terms=currie%2Bpace%2Bkarras%2Bninowski%2Bcoaches Schedule 1957 AP September 28 w 4 Indiana Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI rivalry 54–0 52,162 State Unleashes Powerful Attack to Numb Indiana in Opener, 54-0 Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton September 29, 1957 59, 64 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-state-unleashes-po/167393479/ Newspapers.com October 5 w y y 2 California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA 19–0 40,000 Spartans Blank Fired-Up Bears: Hustling Cal Real Tough In 19-0 Loss Oakland Tribune Emmons Byrne October 6, 1957 57, 61 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-spartans-blank-fired-up/167395881/ Newspapers.com October 12 w y 2 Michigan 6 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 35–6 101,001 Spartans Brush Off M, 35-6 Detroit Free Press Tommy Devine October 13, 1957 E1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38681341/spartans_brush_off_m_356/ Newspapers.com October 19 l 1 Purdue Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 13–20 64,950 Top-Ranked Spartans Spilled By Purdue's 'Spoilermakers' Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 20, 1957 57, 61 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-top-ranked-spartan/167395443/ Newspapers.com October 26 w y 8 Illinois 16 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 19–14 64,353 Kowalczyk's Late Touchdown Gives Spartans 19-14 Victory Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 27, 1957 59 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-kowalczyks-late-t/167394987/ Newspapers.com November 2 w y 6 Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 21–7 49,826 Michigan State Shackles Wisconsin, 21-7: Spartans Keep Title, Rose Bowl Hopes Alive Wisconsin State Journal Henry J. McCormick November 3, 1957 1, 4 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-michigan-state-s/167396236/ Newspapers.com November 9 w y 4 Notre Dame 15 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI rivalry 34–6 75,391 Spartans Jolt Irish, 34-6 Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton November 10, 1957 59, 62 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-spartans-jolt-iris/167394566/ Newspapers.com November 16 w 4 Minnesota Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 42–13 65,718 Spartans Outclass Minnesota, 42 to 13 Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton November 17, 1957 59, 62 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-spartans-outclass/167396544/ Newspapers.com November 23 w y 1 Kansas State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 27–9 35,989 Spartan Giant Awakes, Wins, 27-9 Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton November 24, 1957 57 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-spartan-giant-awak/167394243/ Newspapers.com References Michigan State Category:Michigan State Spartans football seasons Michigan State Spartans football