Michigan State Spartans @ Illinois Fighting Illini
2-7, 0-6 Big Ten
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2-7, 0-6 Big Ten
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 27 | |
ILL | 0 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 31 |
3-6, 2-4 Big Ten
31
3-6, 2-4 Big Ten
Game Leaders
265
T. O'ConnorQB
23/35
265
140
J. George Jr.QB
13/29, 2 TD
140
78
G. HolmesRB
12 CAR, 1 TD
78
146
K. FosterRB
17 CAR, 2 TD
146
80
R.J. SheltonWR
7 REC, 1 TD
80
39
S. MaysWR
4 REC, 1 TD
39
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None
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1
D. SmootDE
1
11
R. BulloughLB
0 SOLO
11
16
T. WatsonLB
4 SOLO
16
Team Stats
490
Total Yards
304
1
Turnovers
0
28
1st Downs
14
10-89
Penalties
2-10
8/19
3rd Down
4/13
2/3
4th Down
1/1
41:36
Possession
18:24
Game Information
Champaign, IL
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Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 28 | 14 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-19 | 4-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 490 | 304 |
| Passing | 315 | 140 |
| Comp/Att | 29/47 | 13/29 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 4.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 175 | 164 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 24 |
| Yards per rush | 4.1 | 6.8 |
| Penalties | 10-89 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 41:36 | 18:24 |
MSU @ ILL Videos
Illinois takes lead off Foster's 64-yard TD
Jeff George Jr pass to Sam Mays for 16 yds for TD for Illinois to regain lead
Damion Terry pass to R.J Shelton complete for 13 yds for a TD to give Michigan State a late lead
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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