In their first season under head coach Charlie Bachman, the Spartans compiled a 4–2–2 record and lost their annual rivalry game with Michigan by a 20 to 6 score.
Early in the game, Whitey Wistert downed the ball at the Spartans' two-yard line after a long punt by John Regeczi.
Herman Everhardus ran for a touchdown, and Ted Petoskey's extra point kick was unsuccessful.
On second down, Jack Heston ran for the touchdown, and Everhardus kicked the extra point.
Later in the quarter, John Kowalik recovered a Michigan State fumble at the Spartans' 23-yard line.