Illinois vs Michigan State Live Score (10 Oct, 2026)

Illinois vs Michigan State Live Score (10 Oct, 2026)
Final
Illinois
3-3
38
VS
38 : 37
VS
Michigan State
2-4
37
Score by Quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Illinois Fighting Illini logo Illinois
101038738
Michigan State Spartans logo Michigan State
071014637

Scoring Plays

Q1
11:46
Ethan Moczulski 40 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
3 – 0
Q1
3:21
Aidan Laughery 5 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Passing Touchdown
10 – 0
Q2
8:57
Katin Houser 2 Yd Run (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
17 – 0
Q2
3:29
Jaziun Patterson 6 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)
Passing Touchdown
17 – 7
Q2
0:00
Ethan Moczulski 35 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
20 – 7
Q3
8:48
Ethan Moczulski 38 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
23 – 7
Q3
2:52
Liam Boyd 42 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
23 – 10
Q3
1:30
Jaziun Patterson 11 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
23 – 17
Q4
13:14
Collin Dixon 14 Yd pass from Michael Clayton II (Aidan Laughery Run for Two-Point Conversion)
Passing Touchdown
31 – 17
Q4
7:47
Fredrick Moore 24 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)
Passing Touchdown
31 – 24
Q4
1:17
Jaziun Patterson 2 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)
Rush
31 – 31
OT
0:00
Hudson Clement 25 Yd pass from Michael Clayton II (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Passing Touchdown
38 – 31
OT
0:00
Jaziun Patterson 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Rushing Touchdown
38 – 37

Game Leaders

Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
Michigan StateMichigan State Spartans logo
K. HouserK. Houser QB#4 · 20/29, 194 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
194
Passing Yards
A. MilivojevicA. Milivojevic QB#11 · 22/26, 196 YDS, 2 TD
196
A. LaugheryA. Laughery RB#21 · 17 CAR, 70 YDS
70
Rushing Yards
J. PattersonJ. Patterson RB#4 · 17 CAR, 93 YDS, 3 TD
93
H. ClementH. Clement WR#13 · 6 REC, 105 YDS, 1 TD
105
Receiving Yards
J. SavouryJ. Savoury TE#31 · 6 REC, 49 YDS
49
J. KreutzJ. Kreutz LB#10 · 1
1
Sacks
—
J. KreutzJ. Kreutz LB#10 · 15
15
Tackles
C. StodghillC. Stodghill LB#12 · 11
11

Player Box Score

Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Katin HouserKatin Houser#4
20/291946.71167.7
Michael Clayton IIMichael Clayton II#7
6/88811.02034.7
Michigan State Spartans logoMichigan State
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Alessio MilivojevicAlessio Milivojevic#11
22/261967.52077.2
Carson GulkerCarson Gulker#12
1/11919.000--
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Aidan LaugheryAidan Laughery#21
17704.1011
Javari BarnettJavari Barnett#24
3227.3015
Katin HouserKatin Houser#4
5142.816
Jordan AndersonJordan Anderson#23
6142.305
Carson BoydCarson Boyd#2
177.007
Michael Clayton IIMichael Clayton II#7
100.000
Michigan State Spartans logoMichigan State
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jaziun PattersonJaziun Patterson#4
17935.5336
Chrishon McCrayChrishon McCray#13
2157.5010
Rodney Bullard Jr.Rodney Bullard Jr.#3
11111.0011
Carson GulkerCarson Gulker#12
273.504
Kenneth WilliamsKenneth Williams#32
122.002
Marvis ParrishMarvis Parrish#21
122.002
Alessio MilivojevicAlessio Milivojevic#11
3-3-1.003
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Hudson ClementHudson Clement#13
610517.5139
Collin DixonCollin Dixon#17
7628.9114
Brayden TrimbleBrayden Trimble#11
45614.0027
Aidan LaugheryAidan Laughery#21
4246.0111
Kaden FeaginKaden Feagin#83
3237.7012
Eddie KasperEddie Kasper#80
177.007
Ty RobinsonTy Robinson#10
155.005
Michigan State Spartans logoMichigan State
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Jayden SavouryJayden Savoury#31
6498.2016
Fredrick MooreFredrick Moore#6
24221.0124
Rodney Bullard Jr.Rodney Bullard Jr.#3
4369.0015
Chrishon McCrayChrishon McCray#13
5336.6014
Jaziun PattersonJaziun Patterson#4
3268.7113
Bryson WilliamsBryson Williams#14
11919.0019
Marvis ParrishMarvis Parrish#21
166.006
Brennan ParachekBrennan Parachek#82
144.004
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
James KreutzJames Kreutz#10
15811000
Ismael KanteIsmael Kante#26
8201000
Tanner HeckelTanner Heckel#16
7400000
Matthew BaileyMatthew Bailey#7
4200000
Joe BarnaJoe Barna#43
3300010
Xavier ScottXavier Scott#1
3100000
Mac ResetichMac Resetich
3000000
Grant BeermanGrant Beerman#33
3000000
Juice ClarkeJuice Clarke#6
2200000
Mason MuraginMason Muragin#18
2100000
Will HolmesWill Holmes#24
2100000
Jakwon MorrisJakwon Morris#5
2100000
Demetrius JohnDemetrius John#54
2000000
Daniel BrownDaniel Brown#4
1111000
Katin HouserKatin Houser#4
1100000
Pat FarrellPat Farrell#52
1100000
James Finley IVJames Finley IV#29
1100000
Ean RheaEan Rhea#40
1100000
Ben ClawsonBen Clawson#21
1000000
Darrell PraterDarrell Prater#96
1000000
Kayden BennettKayden Bennett#28
1000000
Carter JankiCarter Janki#90
0000010
Michigan State Spartans logoMichigan State
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Cam StodghillCam Stodghill#12
11500000
Nikai MartinezNikai Martinez#21
9300000
Charles BrantleyCharles Brantley#4
7300000
Ben RobertsBen Roberts#55
7100.5010
Kenny Soares Jr.Kenny Soares Jr.#1
6200.5010
Devin VaughtDevin Vaught#2
5500000
Michael RichardMichael Richard#7
4200110
Dion CrawfordDion Crawford#18
4100010
Jordan HallJordan Hall#5
4100000
DiMari MaloneDiMari Malone#10
4000000
Tre BellTre Bell#3
3200000
Brady PretzlaffBrady Pretzlaff#45
2100000
KJ DerisoKJ Deriso#29
2100000
Jeremiah FavoriteJeremiah Favorite#24
2100100
Keahnist ThompsonKeahnist Thompson#9
2000000
Anelu LafaeleAnelu Lafaele#11
2000010
Braylon CollierBraylon Collier#17
1100000
Jaxson WilsonJaxson Wilson#47
1000000
Derrick SimmonsDerrick Simmons#98
1000010
Trey LisleTrey Lisle#8
1000000
Eli CoenenEli Coenen#96
1000000
Mikeshun BeelerMikeshun Beeler#52
0000010
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Aidan LaugheryAidan Laughery#21
100
Mac ResetichMac Resetich
100
Daniel BrownDaniel Brown#4
001
Michigan State Spartans logoMichigan State
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Brennan ParachekBrennan Parachek#82
110
Rodney Bullard Jr.Rodney Bullard Jr.#3
100
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Ethan MoczulskiEthan Moczulski#37
3/3100.0403/312
Michigan State Spartans logoMichigan State
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Liam BoydLiam Boyd#37
1/1100.0424/47
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Lars RauLars Rau#81
14444.00044
Michigan State Spartans logoMichigan State
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Rhys DakinRhys Dakin#9
212964.51174
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Mac ResetichMac Resetich
12424.0240
Murphy ClementMurphy Clement#31
12323.0230
Michigan State Spartans logoMichigan State
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Kenneth WilliamsKenneth Williams#32
35518.3250
Michigan State Spartans logoMichigan State
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Chrishon McCrayChrishon McCray#13
155.050
Michigan State Spartans logoMichigan State
PlayerINTYDSTD
Devin VaughtDevin Vaught#2
1370

Drive Summary

ILL
Field Goal
7 plays · 54 yds · ILL 25
54
MSU
Punt
3 plays · 1 yds · MSU 25
1
ILL
Touchdown
11 plays · 80 yds · ILL 20
80
MSU
Punt
3 plays · 7 yds · MSU 25
7
ILL
Touchdown
14 plays · 82 yds · ILL 18
82
MSU
Touchdown
11 plays · 75 yds · MSU 25
75
ILL
Field Goal
12 plays · 58 yds · ILL 25
58
MSU
Fumble
5 plays · 25 yds · MSU 25
25
ILL
Field Goal
8 plays · 30 yds · 50
30
MSU
Field Goal
10 plays · 64 yds · MSU 12
64
ILL
Interception
3 plays · 5 yds · ILL 25
5
MSU
Touchdown
1 plays · 11 yds · ILL 11
11
ILL
Touchdown
7 plays · 75 yds · ILL 25
75
MSU
Touchdown
10 plays · 72 yds · MSU 28
72
ILL
Downs
7 plays · 20 yds · ILL 13
20
MSU
Touchdown
6 plays · 33 yds · ILL 33
33
ILL
Punt
3 plays · 2 yds · ILL 25
2
MSU
End Of Half
1 plays · -1 yds · MSU 34
-1
ILL
Touchdown
1 plays · 25 yds · MSU 25
25
MSU
Touchdown
5 plays · 25 yds · ILL 25
25

Injury Report

No current injury report is available for this matchup.

Head-to-Head

Historical meetings are not available for this matchup.

Game Information

StageWeek 6
Season2026
KickoffSat, Oct 10, 3:30 pm
VenueSpartan Stadium
LocationEast Lansing, MI
SurfaceGrass
BroadcastFS1
Attendance65,837

Division Standings

FBS — Big Ten Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Indiana8100.8892921125-13-0W2
UCLA8001.0002681075-03-0W8
Ohio State6200.7502931244-02-2L1
Minnesota5300.6252021644-11-2L1
Wisconsin5300.6251891374-01-3L1
Iowa6200.7502261004-12-1W1
Nebraska5300.6252591254-21-1L3
USC7200.7782922185-12-1W1
Northwestern6200.7502691505-01-2L1
Oregon5300.6252661714-11-2W1
Purdue3500.3752362572-31-2L2
Illinois5300.6252321943-22-1W3
Michigan5300.6251701314-21-1W1
Penn State4400.5002321493-21-2W1
Rutgers2600.2502222611-41-2L2
Washington5300.6252121693-22-1W2
Maryland2600.2502152531-41-2L6
Michigan State2600.2501592062-30-3L6
Illinois
9th in Big Ten
VS
Michigan State
18th in Big Ten

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#2
Carson Boyd
Carson BoydQB6' 0"190 lbs
#7
Michael Clayton II
Michael Clayton IIQB6' 4"205 lbs
#4
Katin Houser
Katin HouserQB6' 3"225 lbs
#81
Lars Rau
Lars RauP6' 3"195 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#23
Jordan Anderson
Jordan AndersonRB6' 4"240 lbs
#24
Javari Barnett
Javari BarnettRB6' 1"235 lbs
#13
Hudson Clement
Hudson ClementWR6' 1"215 lbs
#31
Murphy Clement
Murphy ClementRB6' 0"215 lbs
#17
Collin Dixon
Collin DixonWR6' 1"215 lbs
#83
Kaden Feagin
Kaden FeaginTE6' 3"260 lbs
#80
Eddie Kasper
Eddie KasperWR5' 10"170 lbs
#21
Aidan Laughery
Aidan LaugheryRB5' 11"200 lbs
#10
Ty Robinson
Ty RobinsonWR6' 4"205 lbs
#11
Brayden Trimble
Brayden TrimbleWR6' 1"195 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#43
Joe Barna
Joe BarnaDL6' 4"280 lbs
#33
Grant Beerman
Grant BeermanLB6' 5"240 lbs
#28
Kayden Bennett
Kayden BennettLB6' 1"235 lbs
#4
Daniel Brown
Daniel BrownLB6' 1"255 lbs
#52
Pat Farrell
Pat FarrellDL6' 5"285 lbs
#24
Will Holmes
Will HolmesDL6' 4"260 lbs
#90
Carter Janki
Carter JankiDL6' 5"295 lbs
#54
Demetrius John
Demetrius JohnDL6' 3"295 lbs
#26
Ismael Kante
Ismael KanteLB6' 2"240 lbs
#10
James Kreutz
James KreutzLB6' 2"240 lbs
#18
Mason Muragin
Mason MuraginLB6' 4"250 lbs
#96
Darrell Prater
Darrell PraterDL6' 3"310 lbs
#40
Ean Rhea
Ean RheaLB6' 2"240 lbs

Defensive Backs

#7
Matthew Bailey
Matthew BaileyDB6' 2"225 lbs
#6
Juice Clarke
Juice ClarkeDB6' 1"185 lbs
#21
Ben Clawson
Ben ClawsonDB6' 0"210 lbs
#29
James Finley IV
James Finley IVDB6' 2"195 lbs
#16
Tanner Heckel
Tanner HeckelDB5' 11"195 lbs
#5
Jakwon Morris
Jakwon MorrisDB6' 0"185 lbs
Mac Resetich
Mac ResetichDB6' 0"210 lbs
#1
Xavier Scott
Xavier ScottDB5' 11"195 lbs

Other

#37
Ethan Moczulski
Ethan MoczulskiPK5' 11"195 lbs

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#9
Rhys Dakin
Rhys DakinP6' 4"235 lbs
#11
Alessio Milivojevic
Alessio MilivojevicQB6' 3"223 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#3
Rodney Bullard Jr.
Rodney Bullard Jr.WR5' 11"188 lbs
#17
Braylon Collier
Braylon CollierWR6' 0"187 lbs
#12
Carson Gulker
Carson GulkerTE6' 3"245 lbs
#13
Chrishon McCray
Chrishon McCrayWR5' 10"180 lbs
#6
Fredrick Moore
Fredrick MooreWR6' 1"187 lbs
#82
Brennan Parachek
Brennan ParachekTE6' 5"249 lbs
#21
Marvis Parrish
Marvis ParrishRB5' 11"209 lbs
#4
Jaziun Patterson
Jaziun PattersonRB5' 10"214 lbs
#31
Jayden Savoury
Jayden SavouryTE6' 5"253 lbs
#14
Bryson Williams
Bryson WilliamsWR6' 2"225 lbs
#32
Kenneth Williams
Kenneth WilliamsRB5' 9"191 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#52
Mikeshun Beeler
Mikeshun BeelerDL6' 2"290 lbs
#96
Eli Coenen
Eli CoenenDL6' 6"287 lbs
#18
Dion Crawford
Dion CrawfordLB6' 1"243 lbs
#5
Jordan Hall
Jordan HallLB6' 3"249 lbs
#10
DiMari Malone
DiMari MaloneLB6' 1"238 lbs
#45
Brady Pretzlaff
Brady PretzlaffLB6' 3"238 lbs
#55
Ben Roberts
Ben RobertsDL6' 3"325 lbs
#98
Derrick Simmons
Derrick SimmonsDL6' 3"305 lbs
#12
Cam Stodghill
Cam StodghillLB6' 3"222 lbs

Defensive Backs

#3
Tre Bell
Tre BellCB6' 1"200 lbs
#4
Charles Brantley
Charles BrantleyCB6' 0"170 lbs
#29
KJ Deriso
KJ DerisoCB6' 0"160 lbs
#24
Jeremiah Favorite
Jeremiah FavoriteCB5' 11"172 lbs
#21
Nikai Martinez
Nikai MartinezDB5' 11"196 lbs
#7
Michael Richard
Michael RichardS5' 10"179 lbs
#2
Devin Vaught
Devin VaughtS6' 0"212 lbs

Other

#37
Liam Boyd
Liam BoydPK6' 1"200 lbs
#11
Anelu Lafaele
Anelu LafaeleEDGE6' 2"240 lbs
#8
Trey Lisle
Trey LisleEDGE6' 6"254 lbs
#1
Kenny Soares Jr.
Kenny Soares Jr.EDGE6' 2"234 lbs
#9
Keahnist Thompson
Keahnist ThompsonEDGE6' 3"266 lbs
#47
Jaxson Wilson
Jaxson WilsonEDGE6' 5"258 lbs
Illinois
8th in Big Ten
VS
Michigan State
18th in Big Ten

Passing

65.7
Completion Percentage
64.4
140
Completions
143
1.90
Interception Percentage
2.70
4
Interceptions
6
54
Longest Pass
53
1,617
Net Passing Yards
1,450
231.0
Net Passing Yards Per Game
181.3
213
Passing Attempts
222
7.50
Passing Touchdown %
3.60
16
Passing Touchdowns
8
150.5
Passer Rating
125.5
8
Total Sacks
24
65
Sack Yards Lost
171
7.6
Yards Per Pass Attempt
6.5
1,617
Passing Yards
1,450
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
7
Team Games Played
8
392.4
Yards Per Game
291.4
30.3
Total Points Per Game
19.9
212
Total Points
159
26
Total Touchdowns
18
231.0
Passing Yards Per Game
181.3
140-213
Comp-Att
143-222
8-65
Sacks-Yards Lost
24-171

Rushing

218
Rushing Attempts
281
1,130
Rushing Yards
881
5.2
Yards Per Rush Attempt
3.1
77
Long Rushing
40
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
8
Rushing Touchdowns
10
161.4
Rushing Yards Per Game
110.1
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
55
Rushing 1st downs
59
7
Team Games Played
8
2,747
Total Yards
2,331
439
Total Offensive Plays
527
30.3
Total Points Per Game
19.9
212
Total Points
159
26
Total Touchdowns
18

Receiving

140
Receptions
143
0
Receiving Targets
0
1,617
Receiving Yards
1,450
1,617
Receiving Yards
1,450
16
Receiving Touchdowns
8
54
Long Reception
53
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
231.0
Receiving Yards Per Game
181.3
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
589
Receiving Yards After Catch
617
80
Receiving First Downs
77
7
Team Games Played
8
11.6
Yards Per Reception
10.1
30.3
Total Points Per Game
19.9
212
Total Points
159
26
Total Touchdowns
18

Miscellaneous

152
Total 1st downs
147
55
Rushing 1st downs
59
81
Passing 1st downs
77
16
1st downs by penalty
11
37
Third Down Conversions
39
83
Third Down Attempts
103
44.58
3rd down %
37.86
5
Fourth Down Conversions
11
12
First Downs Attempts
19
41.67
4th down %
57.89
30
Total Penalties
37
264
Total Penalty Yards
333
12061
Possession Time Seconds
14007
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
6
Total Takeaways
12
5
Total Giveaways
11
1
Turnover Ratio
1
0
Fumbles Lost
0
37-83
3rd down efficiency
39-103
5-12
4th down efficiency
11-19
30-264
Total-Yards
37-333

Defense

246
Solo Tackles
262
190
Assist Tackles
248
436
Total Tackles
510
7
Sacks
12
48
Sack Yards
77
41
Stuffs
63
22
Passes Defended
29
73.5
Average Interception Yards
18.5
88
Long Interception
37
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
0
Kicks Blocked
1
21
Tackles For Loss
24
7
Team Games Played
8

Defensive Interceptions

2
Interceptions
2
147
Interception Yards
37
2
Interception Touchdowns
0
2-147
INT: Total
2-37

General

3
Fumbles
10
6
Forced Fumbles
8
2
Fumbles Recovered
6
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
7
Games Played
8
3-0
Fumbles-Lost
10-0

Returning

6
Kick Returns
21
123
Kick Return Yards
431
20.5
Yards Per Kick Return
20.5
31
Long Kick Return
47
0
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
4
Punt Returns
10
98
Punt Return Yards
131
24.5
Yards Per Punt Return
13.1
65
Long Punt Return
41
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
7
Team Games Played
8
4-98
Punt: Total
10-131

Kicking

10
Field Goal Made
11
12
Field Goal Attempts
14
83.3
Field Goal Percentage
78.6
54
Long Field Goal Made
51
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
0
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
0
4
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
5
5
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
6
3
Field Goal Attempts 50+
3
24
Extra Points Made
16
24
Extra Point Attempts
16
100.0
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
0
Field Goals Made 20-29
0
3
Field Goals Made 30-39
4
5
Field Goals Made 40-49
6
2
Field Goals Made 50+
1
54
Total Kicking Points
49
7
Team Games Played
8
76
Touchback Percentage
68
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
10-12
FG: Good-Attempts
11-14

Punting

18
Punts
26
779
Punt Yards
1,235
55
Long Punt
74
43.3
Gross Average Punt Yards
47.5
43.3
Net Average Punt Yards
47.5
0
Punts Blocked
0
8
Punts Inside 20
9
1
Touchbacks
6
9
Fair Catches
10
4
Punt Returns
4
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
7
Team Games Played
8
18-779
Punt: Total Yards
26-1,235

Scoring

8
Rushing Touchdowns
10
16
Receiving Touchdowns
8
0
Return Touchdowns
0
24
Total Touchdowns
18
10
Field Goals
11
24
Kick Extra Points
16
1
Total Two Point Conversions
1
212
Total Points
159
30.3
Total Points Per Game
19.9

FAQs: Illinois vs Michigan State

How can I watch Illinois vs. Michigan State live?

FS1 will broadcast Illinois vs. Michigan State, and FOX One will stream the game live. FOX One offers a three-day free trial. The service also includes college football highlights, expert coverage, and live and on-demand FOX programming.

What time does Illinois vs. Michigan State start?

Kickoff is Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET, which is 12:30 p.m. PT. The matchup falls in Week 6 of the 2026 college football season.

Where is the game being played?

The game is at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State is the home team, with Illinois traveling to face the Spartans.

Is this Michigan State’s Homecoming game?

Yes, Michigan State will host Illinois for its 110th Homecoming game. The Spartans’ Homecoming matchup takes place at Spartan Stadium with Pat Fitzgerald coaching Michigan State.

Who has the radio broadcast?

Spartan Media Network will carry the radio broadcast of Michigan State’s game against Illinois. It provides an audio option for fans who want to listen.

Is Illinois vs. Michigan State a conference game?

Yes, Illinois vs. Michigan State is a Big Ten conference game. It is part of the 2026 college football regular season.

What are the teams’ records heading into the game?

Illinois and Michigan State both enter the matchup at 2-3. Each team has two wins and three losses heading into Saturday’s game in East Lansing.