1996 Michigan State Spartans football team
The 1996 Michigan State Spartans football team competed on behalf of Michigan State University in the Big Ten Conference during the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season. Head coach Nick Saban was in his second season with the Spartans. Michigan State played their home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. The Spartans went 6-5 overall and 5-3 in conference play during the regular season. The team played in the Sun Bowl on December 31, 1996, and were defeated 0-38 by Stanford.Schedule
Roster
The following players were selected in the 1997 NFL Draft.
| Player | Round | Pick | Position | NFL Team |
| Derrick Mason | 4 | 98 | Wide Receiver | Tennessee Oilers |
| Nigea Carter | 6 | 197 | Wide Receiver | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
