Michigan State @ Illinois Game Overview
MSU vs ILLRecords
MSU RecordLast 10
| Date | vs | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, '24 |
IU
|
L 10 - 47 | L 7.5 | o53.5 |
| Oct 26, '24 |
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MICH
|
L 17 - 24 | L 3 | o38.5 |
| Oct 19, '24 |
IOWA
|
W 32 - 20 | W 6.5 | o39.5 |
| Oct 04, '24 |
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ORE
|
L 10 - 31 | W 22.5 | u53.0 |
| Sep 28, '24 |
OSU
|
L 7 - 38 | L 23.5 | u48.5 |
| Sep 21, '24 |
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BC
|
L 19 - 23 | W 5 | u45.5 |
| Sep 14, '24 |
PV
|
W 40 - 0 | L -42 | u53.5 |
| Sep 07, '24 |
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MD
|
W 27 - 24 | W 8.5 | o44.5 |
| Aug 30, '24 |
FAU
|
W 16 - 10 | L -12 | u44.5 |
| Nov 24, '23 |
PSU
|
L 0 - 42 | L 23.5 | u42.5 |
MSU Next 3 Games
Michigan State does not have any upcoming games scheduled.
MSU vs ILL Preview
Last Meeting ( Nov 5, 2022 ) Michigan State 23, Illinois 15
Michigan State and Illinois have had a bye week to think about what they've done, and what they need to do better to create a November to remember.
Illinois (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) and Michigan State (4-5, 2-4) carry two-game losing streaks into the home finale for the Fighting Illini on Saturday afternoon in Champaign.
Both teams also have soft enough schedules to suggest a three-game winning streak is feasible. But a slide isn't out of the question for either team.
"I am excited to be the head coach of a team that has put themselves in a (good) position," said Illinois coach Bret Bielema. "You always remember the ones in November. Obviously, we started off with a bump in the road against Minnesota (two weeks ago)."
"You can only win one at a time," said Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith. "We've got a lot to play for these last three games. I know our guys understand that it's not easy to win, but we have an opportunity in front of us to win more than we lose for the entirety of this season."
While Illinois held a "limited" practice Sunday, Michigan State went full pads to set the tone.
"I thought it was really spirited," Smith said. "Good practice."
Better yet for the Spartans, starting quarterback Aidan Chiles took part in the practice. His status had not been clarified since being escorted to the locker room with a forearm injury during the third quarter of the Spartans' 47-10 loss vs. Indiana on Nov. 2.
"Aidan was able to go (Sunday)," Smith said. "So we feel pretty confident on him."
Chiles doesn't have the best numbers (62 percent completion rate, 1,850 yards, eight touchdowns, 11 interceptions), but his status as a two-way threat gives Michigan State the best chance to succeed against an Illinois defense that surrendered 49 points to Purdue when multi-threat backup Ryan Browne had to play for the Boilermakers.
The Illinois defense will be without leading tackler Dylan Rosiek. The junior linebacker suffered a season-ending leg fracture in the Nov. 2 home loss to Minnesota.
The Illini also will miss defensive back Miles Scott in the first half. He is serving the rest of his penalty for a fourth-quarter targeting call versus the Gophers.
--Field Level Media
MSU vs ILLInjury report
Michigan State's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No injuries to report. | ||||
Illinois's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Rusk | TE | Probable - Knee( Aug 06, '25) | Aug 06, '25 | |
| Rusk is battling a knee injury but is expected to take the field for the Fighting Illini. | ||||
| J. Davis | OG | Questionable - Foot( Aug 06, '25) | Aug 06, '25 | |
| Davis is dealing with plantar fasciitis and is uncertain to take the field for the Fighting Illini. | ||||
QB Passing StatsRecent Games
| Date | Score | YDS | Att | Comp | Comp % | Y/A | TD/Int | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.Chiles | Nov 2, 2024 | MSU 10 - IU 47 | 193 | 24 | 16 | 66.7 | 8.0 | 1/2 | 131.3 |
| T.Schuster | Nov 2, 2024 | MSU 10 - IU 47 | 36 | 8 | 4 | 50.0 | 4.5 | 0/0 | 87.8 |
| A.Chiles | Oct 26, 2024 | MICH 24 - MSU 17 | 189 | 23 | 17 | 73.9 | 8.2 | 1/0 | 157.3 |
| A.Chiles | Oct 19, 2024 | MSU 32 - IOWA 20 | 256 | 30 | 22 | 73.3 | 8.5 | 1/1 | 149.4 |
| A.Chiles | Oct 4, 2024 | ORE 31 - MSU 10 | 154 | 17 | 10 | 58.8 | 9.1 | 0/0 | 134.9 |
| T.Schuster | Oct 4, 2024 | ORE 31 - MSU 10 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 100.0 | 7.4 | 0/0 | 162.2 |
| A.Chiles | Sep 28, 2024 | MSU 7 - OSU 38 | 167 | 19 | 13 | 68.4 | 8.8 | 1/1 | 149.1 |
| T.Schuster | Sep 28, 2024 | MSU 7 - OSU 38 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 50.0 | 5.3 | 0/0 | 94.8 |
| Date | Score | YDS | Att | Comp | Comp % | Y/A | TD/Int | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.Altmyer | Nov 2, 2024 | ILL 17 - MINN 25 | 226 | 33 | 20 | 60.6 | 6.8 | 1/0 | 128.1 |
| L.Altmyer | Oct 26, 2024 | ORE 38 - ILL 9 | 161 | 35 | 17 | 48.6 | 4.6 | 0/2 | 75.8 |
| L.Altmyer | Oct 19, 2024 | ILL 21 - MICH 7 | 80 | 18 | 9 | 50.0 | 4.4 | 1/0 | 105.7 |
| L.Altmyer | Oct 12, 2024 | ILL 50 - PUR 49 | 379 | 34 | 20 | 58.8 | 11.1 | 3/0 | 181.6 |
| L.Altmyer | Sep 28, 2024 | PSU 21 - ILL 7 | 185 | 25 | 16 | 64.0 | 7.4 | 1/1 | 131.4 |
MSU vs ILL Offense vs Defense
Key Stats League ranks in parenthesis
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347.1 | (128) | Yards | (73) | 366.3 |
| 5.6 | (128) | Yards/Play | (68) | 5.7 |
| 119.1 | (128) | Rush Yds | (70) | 154.9 |
| 33.7 | (128) | Rush Att | (51) | 34.0 |
| 3.5 | (128) | Yards/Rush | (82) | 4.6 |
| 228.0 | (128) | Pass Yds | (84) | 211.4 |
| 28.7 | (128) | Pass Att | (124) | 30.2 |
| 17.9 | (128) | Comp | (108) | 18.7 |
| 62.4 | (128) | Comp% | (55) | 61.8 |
| 12.7 | (128) | Yards/Comp | (42) | 11.3 |
| 8.0 | (128) | Yards/Att | (47) | 7.0 |
| 130.9 | (128) | QB rating | (52) | 128.5 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 377.0 |
| 5.7 |
| 155.0 |
| 35.7 |
| 4.3 |
| 222.4 |
| 30.6 |
| 18.7 |
| 61.1 |
| 11.9 |
| 7.3 |
| - |
More Stats
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | (9) | Sacks | (40) | 2.4 |
| 21.0 | (9) | Sack Yds | (--) | 17.3 |
| 1.2 | (9) | Intercepts | (47) | 1.0 |
| 0.8 | (9) | Fumbles | (94) | 0.6 |
| 6.7 | (9) | Penalties | (56) | 5.7 |
| 60.6 | (9) | Penalty Yds | (70) | 50.0 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 2.0 |
| 13.2 |
| 0.8 |
| 0.5 |
| 6.1 |
| 53.8 |
Points
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.8 | (123) | Score | (31) | 21.1 |
| 5.4 | (58) | 1st Q | (56) | 4.1 |
| 6.7 | (96) | 2nd Q | (44) | 6.8 |
| 1.8 | (133) | 3rd Q | (30) | 3.8 |
| 5.9 | (114) | 4th Q | (56) | 5.8 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 26.9 |
| 5.8 |
| 8.1 |
| 6.0 |
| 6.8 |
Special Teams
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | (127) | Yards/Punt Ret | (102) | 7.8 |
| 16.9 | (128) | Yards/KO Ret | (94) | 18.8 |
| 19.0 | (128) | FG Att | (112) | 16.0 |
| 17.0 | (128) | FG Made | (100) | 12.0 |
| 89.5 | (128) | FG% | (72) | 75.0 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 8.9 |
| 20.2 |
| 67.8 |
| 51.3 |
| 75.7 |