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Syracuse vs Michigan State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Syracuse Orange | 3 | Michigan State leads |
 Michigan State Spartans | 9 |
Meetings since 1917: 13, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
3-9-1 Regular season
1-8-1 Last 10
11-21 Avg score
7 Longest Michigan State win run
Biggest Syracuse win 21-7 in 1917, a 14-point margin.
Biggest Syracuse loss 7-48 in 1952, a 41-point margin.
Every Syracuse vs Michigan State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Tie | East Lansing | 23-23 |
| 1978 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 21-49 |
| 1974 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 0-19 |
| 1973 | Michigan State win | Syracuse | 8-14 |
| 1968 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 10-14 |
| 1952 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 7-48 |
| 1939 | Michigan State win | Syracuse | 3-14 |
| 1938 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 12-19 |
| 1934 | Syracuse win | Syracuse | 10-0 |
| 1933 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 3-27 |
| 1932 | Michigan State win | Syracuse | 13-27 |
| 1931 | Syracuse win | East Lansing | 15-10 |
| 1917 | Syracuse win | East Lansing | 21-7 |
Scores from the Syracuse perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1917.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 1917, 9-3-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Syracuse and Michigan State meet.
How to watch Syracuse vs Michigan State
When Syracuse and Michigan State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Syracuse radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Syracuse vs Michigan State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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Syracuse vs Michigan State: the essentials
Syracuse Orange vs Michigan State Spartans is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 1917, 9-3-1. Across 13 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Syracuse vs Michigan State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Syracuse Orange team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Michigan State against the whole conference, see Michigan State vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Syracuse and Michigan State?
Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 1917, 9-3-1. The two programs have met 13 times on record.
How can I watch Syracuse vs Michigan State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Syracuse and Michigan State in the same conference?
No. Syracuse plays in the ACC. Michigan State plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.