Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_2331549_1 ( year VARCHAR, third_place VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Which years did Michigan state university come in third place?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT year FROM table_2331549_1 WHERE third_place = "Michigan State University"