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Illinois holds on for 38-37 win against Michigan State in overtime

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:39 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Illinois holds on for 38-37 win against Michigan State in overtime

Summary

Illinois defeated Michigan State 38-37 in overtime on October 10 in East Lansing. Michael Clayton threw a touchdown pass to Hudson Clement to start the overtime, but Michigan State's attempt for a 2-point conversion failed, sealing the game for Illinois. The Fighting Illini led by 16 points midway through the third quarter, but the Spartans rallied to equalize in the final moments of regulation. Illinois quarterback Katin Houser, playing against his former team, suffered a left hand injury during the game.

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By the Numbers

•Michael Clayton threw a 25-yard touchdown in overtime.
•Illinois led by 16 points at one stage in the game.
•Michigan State scored 24 points in the second half.
•Katin Houser was 20 of 29 for 194 yards before injury.
•Illinois will host No. 13 Oregon after a bye.

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11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State's 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win

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(AP) — Michael Clayton threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Hudson Clement on the first play of overtime and Illinois made a stop on a 2-point conversion attempt to hold on for a 38-37 win over Michigan State on Saturday.The Fighting Illini (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) scored on their first five drives to take a 16-point lead midway through the third quarter and coach Bret Bielema made a decision late in the game that helped Spartans (2-4, 0-3) come back.
— Yahoo Sportsby LARRY LAGE

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