The Spartans (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) were unable to regroup following a bye and lost 38-16 at Illinois (7-3, 4-3) on Saturday. They’ve dropped three straight for the second time this season and six of the last seven.

The Michigan State Spartans were hammered by the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday afternoon, falling 38-16 in a pivotal matchup that had major implications on Michigan State getting a bowl game. Now, the Spartans will need to win their last two games ...

Entering Saturday having dropped two games in a row and three of five, Illinois was determined, if not desperate, to rediscover the winning formula – and did just that with a 38-16 win over Michigan State to close out its 2024 home slate.