1945 Michigan State Spartans football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1945 Michigan State Spartans football 1945 Michigan State Spartans football team.png 285 Independent 5–3–1 Charlie Bachman 12th Notre Dame Box Steve Contos Jack Breslin Macklin Field The 1945 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State College as an independent during the 1945 college football season. In their 12th season under head coach Charlie Bachman, the Spartans compiled a 5–3–1 record.2016 Football Media Guide Michigan State University 146, 153 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 dead1945 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 16, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/1945-schedule.html The Spartans lost their annual rivalry game with Michigan by a 40 to 0 score.Michigan Powerhouse Rolls Over Michigan State, 40 to 0 Chicago Tribune September 30, 1945 Harry Warren 2-1 http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1945/10/07/page/29/article/michigan-whips-n-u-20-7 In intersectional play, the Spartans beat Kentucky (7–6), Pittsburgh (12–7), and Penn State (33–0), but lost to the Miami Hurricanes (21-7). Schedule 1945 AP y y September 29 at Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI (rivalry) L 0-40 26,076 October 6 Kentucky Macklin Field East Lansing, MI W 7-6 9,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-rally-wins-for-state/132819967/ Detroit Free Press Rally wins for State October 7, 1945 October 2, 2023 Newspapers.com October 13 at Pittsburgh Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA W 12-7 October 20 Wayne Macklin Field East Lansing, MI W 27-7 Wayne Surprises but State Wins Detroit Free Press Bob Latshaw October 21, 1945 4-1 to 4-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21439977/wayne_surprises_but_state_wins/ Newspapers.comSpartans Turn Back Sturdy Wayne, 27-7 Lansing State Journal Lad Slingerlend October 21, 1945 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21440296/spartans_turn_back_sturdy_wayne_277/ Newspapers.com October 27 Marquette Macklin Field East Lansing, MI T 13-13 12,000 State Battles Marquette to 13-13 Tie: Wild Final Period Sees Rivals Grab Scoring Chances Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton October 28, 1945 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121707288/state-battles-marquette-to-13-13-tie/ Newspapers.com November 3 Missouri<hc> Macklin Field East Lansing, MI W 14-7 November 10 Great Lakes Navy Macklin Field East Lansing, MI L 7-27 November 17 No. 12 Penn State Macklin Field East Lansing, MI (rivalry) W 33-0 November 23 at Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL L 7-21 21,327 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-florida-times-union-miami-defeats-mi/199871507/ The Florida Times-Union Miami defeats Michigan State November 24, 1945 June 18, 2026 Newspapers.com Game summaries Michigan Week 3: Michigan State at Michigan Michigan State Michigan 0 0 0 0 7 13 7 13 September 29, 1945 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 35,200 Mike Layden (Notre Dame) On September 29, 1945, Michigan State lost to Michigan by a 40 to 0 score. Michigan's six touchdowns were scored by Dan Dworsky (one-yard run in first quarter), Donovan Hershberger (touchdown pass from Joe Ponsetto), Bob Nussbaumer (three-yard run in second quarter), Wally Teninga (three-yard run in third quarter and another touchdown run in the fourth quarter), and Wesley Muelder (10-yard interception return for touchdown). Ponsetto kicked four points after touchdown and completed three of four passes for 89 yards, including the touchdown throw to Hershberger. Michigan gained 274 rushing yards and 128 yards passing, outpacing the Spartans who were limited to 37 rushing yards and 48 passing yards. Michigan's rushing leaders were Dworsky (16 carries for 64 yards) and Nussbaumer (8 carries for 60 yards). References Michigan State Category:Michigan State Spartans football seasons Michigan State Spartans football