Michigan State Spartans
- 2nd in Big Ten
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Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 87.3 | - | 3 | 37 |
| Nebraska | 77.0 | 6.5 | 7 | 28 |
| Michigan State | 78.8 | 7.5 | 8 | 27 |
| Illinois | 83.2 | 7.5 | 9 | 28 |
| Wisconsin | 83.0 | 10.5 | 11 | 24 |
| Purdue | 81.6 | 6.5 | 9 | 30 |
| UCLA | 77.1 | 11 | 12 | 24 |
| Ohio State | 79.3 | 13 | 13 | 21 |
| Iowa | 74.5 | 11.5 | 13 | 24 |
| Indiana | 78.2 | 15 | 14 | 18 |
| Minnesota | 69.4 | 18.5 | 18 | 15 |
| USC | 78.6 | 15 | 14 | 18 |
| Washington | 77.1 | 17.5 | 17 | 16 |
| Rutgers | 70.5 | 20 | 20 | 14 |
| Northwestern | 73.1 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
| Oregon | 70.8 | 21 | 20 | 12 |
| Maryland | 69.7 | 21.5 | 21 | 12 |
| Penn State | 73.7 | 21 | 20 | 12 |