Changes to the Michigan State football jersey and Michigan State football helmet catalogued by style, head coach and season
The storied tradition of Michigan State football includes championships, historic games, All-Americans and uniform changes. Every Michigan State football head coach has changed either the Michigan State football jersey or the Michigan State football helmet during his tenure. The Michigan State football jersey and Michigan State football helmet has changed four times under Michigan State Head Coach Mark Dantonio.
All new style produced after two-year rebranding study with Nike. New Spartan Green color, Spartan Font, alternate home jersey and bronze trim.
Chrome helmets worn for rival Michigan in 2012 and Nebraska in 2013.
Nike Pro Combat Uniforms worn during the fourth straight victory over rival Michigan.
Traditional style uniforms modeled after the championship teams in Spartan football history.
The helmet featured the Michigan State Helmet Logo. Stripes were removed from the helmet and pants. Green pants were worn for away games.
One of the most drastic style changes in history, and possibly the most unfavorable amongst fans.
The helmet featured the Block S Logo and a single center stripe.
Solid player numerals and the Michigan State Helmet Logo on the pants.
The helmet featured the Michigan State Helmet Logo. Jersey contained outlined player numerals and the Diamond Block S Logo on the sleeves.
Green was changed to a brighter kelly green and a thin, black outline was added to everything. Green pants where reintroduced for the last away game.
Style modeled after the Pittsburgh Steelers. Block S Logo on the right side of the helmet. Thick green stripe on the pants.
Green pants were worn at away games during the 1982 season.
Facemasks were changed to white on the helmets.
The helmet featured the Michigan State Helmet Logo in its official debut in history.
The helmet featured white block-style player numerals and three stripes.
Facemasks were changed to green on the helmets.
The helmet featured the Oversized Spartan Head Logo. The logo was designed by team member, and art major, Mike Hurd.
The helmet featured the Black Trimmed Spartan Head Logo.
The college football centennial logo replaced the Black Trimmed Spartan Head Logo during the 1969 season.
The helmet featured the Original Spartan Head Logo. The logo was winner of a campus-wide contest held to determine the design.
The words �MICHIGAN STATE� on the jersey made its official debut in history.
The helmet featured player numerals to enhance the viewing of growing television audiences.
White helmets with a one-inch green center stripe worn for just two games during the 1954 season.
Green helmets with a one-inch white center stripe. Three stripes on the jerseys and one down the pants.
White second generation winged helmet worn for just the 1947 season opener at Michigan.
Departure from the school colors with gold and black jerseys and winged helmets. Winged helmets worn a year before Crisler at Princeton.