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East Lansing, Michigan
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Posted by Spartans, on June 16th, 2009

History

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Spartans Football


Location: East Lansing, Michigan
Population: 46,419
Founded: 1855
Football Stadium: Spartan Stadium (1923)
(formerly College Field, Macklin Field and Macklin Stadium)
Capacity: 75,005
Trademark: “Go Green!” “Go White!” chant & “The Spartan Walk”
Surface: Natural Grass
Nickname: Spartans
Mascot: Sparty
Colors: Green & White
Conference: Big Ten
Big Ten Championships: 6: (1953, 65, 66, 78, 87, 90)
National Championships: 3: (1952, 65, 66)

Michigan State claims national championships in an additional three seasons : 1951, 1955 and 1957.

Athletic Director: Mark Hollis
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio