The 1968 Michigan State Spartans football team was an American football team that represented Michigan State University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1968 Big Ten football season. In their 15th season under head coach Duffy Daugherty, the Spartans compiled a 5–5 record (2–5 in conference games), finished seventh in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 202 to 151. In three games against ranked opponents, the Spartans defeated No. 5 Notre Dame and lost to No. 2 Ohio State and No. 15 Purdue. On offense, the Spartans gained 2,039 rushing yards (203.9 yards per game) and 1,217 passing yards (121.7 yards per game). On defense, they gave up 1,468 rushing yards (146.8 yards per game) and 1,665 passing yards (166.5 yards per game). The individual statistical leaders included quarterback Bill Triplett with 714 passing yards and 1,012 yards of total offense, Tommy Love with 729 rushing yards, split end Frank Foreman with 29 receptions and 456 receiving yards, quarterback Bill Feraco with 42 points scored (seven touchdowns), and linebacker Rich Saul with 84 total tackles. Three Spartans were selected for the 1968 All-Big Ten Conference football teams. Defensive back Al Brenner was selected as a first-team player by both the Associated Press (AP) and the United Press International (UPI). Tackle Charles Bailey received first-team honors from the AP, and linebacker Rich Saul received second-team honors from both the AP and UPI. Wide receiver and defensive back Al Brenner was selected as the team's most valuable player. The team played its home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Wiki link