Michigan State football has played, but never beaten, these FBS teams

The Michigan State football team has had plenty of success over the years. However, the Spartans are still yet to beat some FBS teams.
Michigan State v Illinois
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Michigan State football vs. Houston

Overall Record: 0-1
First Meeting: 1967

1967 was a disaster of a year for MSU. Opening the season ranked No. 3 in the nation, the Spartans would go just 3-9 overall.

The year got off to a horrid start with a 37-3 loss at home to Houston. That was a sign that the Spartans were not one of the best teams in the nation.

A loss to No. 2 USC would come the next week before wins over Wisconsin and Michigan would stop the bleeding. However, a five-game losing streak would ensue with losses to Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Indiana, and Purdue. The only solace would be a 41-27 victory over Northwestern to end the year.