It remains the most one - sided defeat in the coaching career of Nick Saban , who was in his first season at East Lansing .
The game marked Michigan State 's worst margin of defeat since a 42 -- 0 loss to Michigan in 1983 .
Michigan State remains the most one - sided defeat in the coaching career of Nick Saban , who was in his first season at East Lansing .
The game marked Michigan State 's worst margin of defeat since a 42 -- 0 loss to Michigan in 1983 .