The 1927 Michigan State Spartans football team represented

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as an independent during the

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. In their fifth year under head coach

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, the Spartans compiled a 4–5 record and were outscored by their opponents 128 to 111.

Schedule

Game summaries

Michigan

On October 8, 1927, Michigan State lost to Michigan by a 21-0 score. Michigan's first two touchdowns came on running plays by halfback Louis Gilbert and fullback George Rich, and the third came on a pass from quarterback Leo Hoffman to left end Bennie Oosterbaan.

NC State

*Sources: In the season's final game, Michigan State traveled south to Raleigh to play NC State. On a muddy, waterlogged field, NC State won 19 to 0. The NC State team claims a Southern Conference title this year, with this contest arguably its biggest win. Their captain and hall of famer

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was cited as the best player in this his final game, despite his only scoring play being a pass for an extra point.

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