In its third year under head coach Ralph H. Young, the team compiled a 3–5 record and was outscored by a total of 106 to 105.
[1][2] On October 3, 1925, the Spartans lost to Michigan by a 39 to 0 score before a crowd of 30,000 persons for a Ferry Field record.
Michigan had won nine straight games, eight by shutouts, dating back to 1916.
On the next drive, George Babcock ran 68 yards for a touchdown after "scooping up a fumble on the dead run.
[14] The New York Times noted that Oosterbaan "sparkled in his play" and that both of his touchdowns came on "clever catches and smart running.