1988 Michigan State Spartans football team
The 1988 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State University in the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Spartans played their home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan and were coached by George Perles. The team finished second in the Big Ten Conference with a 6–1–1 conference record, and a 6–5–1 overall record. Michigan State was invited to the 1989 Gator Bowl, losing to Georgia 27–34.Schedule
Roster
The following players were selected in the 1989 NFL Draft.
| Player | Round | Pick | Position | NFL Team |
| Tony Mandarich | 1 | 2 | Tackle | Green Bay Packers |
| Andre Rison | 1 | 22 | Wide Receiver | Indianapolis Colts |
| Kevin Robbins | 3 | 75 | Tackle | Los Angeles Rams |
| Kurt Larson | 8 | 212 | Linebacker | Indianapolis Colts |
