Michigan State battles Illinois in overtime but falls short 38-37
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Michigan State football faced Illinois on October 10, 2026, and despite a late surge, lost 38-37 in overtime. The Spartans trailed 23-7 in the third quarter before a touchdown from Alessio Milivojevic revitalized the team. However, a controversial penalty negated an onside kick that could have shifted momentum. Pat Fitzgerald's animated sideline presence energized fans and players, though ultimately it wasn't enough to secure the win. MSU has now lost four straight games under Fitzgerald, who expressed the need for personal discipline during a post-game interview.
- •Michigan State falls to 2-4, 0-3 in Big Ten play.
- •Illinois improves to 3-3, 1-2 in conference.
- •Game was tied at 31-31, leading to overtime.
- •Fitzgerald admitted to losing his composure on the sidelines.
- •Controversial penalty affected the game's momentum.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Pat Fitzgerald went crazy on the sideline and got Michigan State believing again
"With a finger flip and a lot of hyping up his fans and team, did new Michigan State football coach Pat Fitzgerald just have a "Little Brother" moment?
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
College Sports•Oct 12, 2026, 10:15 AMOklahoma State football gives scary thought for Big 12. Cowboys are 'learning how to win'
NCAAF•Oct 12, 2026, 10:15 AMSEC power rankings after Week 6: There's a gap after No. 1
NCAAF•Oct 12, 2026, 9:31 AMWhere does Notre Dame stand in ESPN's FPI rankings after Week 6?
NCAAF•Oct 12, 2026, 9:30 AMCollege Football Rankings Week 7: Teams 26-138, Where Does Everyone Stand at Midseason?
NCAAF•Oct 12, 2026, 9:30 AMWhat’s Next For No. 1 Georgia And 8 Other Undefeated Teams
College Sports•Oct 12, 2026, 9:16 AMWhere Texas A&M's offense now ranks in 12 key categories