Conference Independent 1948 record 6–2–2 Captain Robert B. McCurry | AP No. 14 Head coach Biggie Munn | |
The 1948 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State College in the 1948 college football season. In their second season under head coach Biggie Munn, the Spartans compiled a 6–2–2 record and were ranked #14 in the final AP Poll.
Two Spartans received second-team honors on the 1948 College Football All-America Team. Guard Don Mason received second-team honors from the Associated Press, and end Warren Huey received second-team honors from the Football Writers Association of America.
The 1948 Spartans sustained their two losses in annual rivalry games against Notre Dame (26-7) and national champion Michigan (13-7). In intersectional play, the Spartans beat Hawaii (68-21), Arizona (61-7), Oregon State (46-21), and Washington State (40-0), but tied with Penn State (14-14) and Santa Clara (21-21).