Michigan State football faces setback due to officiating call on onside kick
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Michigan State football faced a crucial moment in their game against Illinois on October 10, 2026, when a controversial officiating call on an onside kick recovery prevented them from gaining momentum. After scoring to close the gap to 31-24, the Spartans attempted the onside kick, which was recovered by freshman Samson Gash. However, officials penalized Gash for being offsides, negating the recovery. Despite further review showing he was inbounds, the penalty overshadowed the Spartans' efforts to turn the game around. Following this contest, they will play Northwestern on October 17 before visiting UCLA at the Rose Bowl.
- •Michigan State scores to narrow gap to 31-24 against Illinois.
- •An onside kick recovery by Samson Gash was ruled offsides by officials.
- •A replay review confirmed Gash was inbounds on recovery.
- •Pat Fitzgerald is in his first year as head coach.
- •Michigan State will host Northwestern next on October 17.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan State incorrectly ruled offside after recovering onside kick in 38-37 loss to Illinois in overtime
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Apparent blown call on onside kick costly for Michigan State football
"Just when Michigan State football looked to be gaining momentum, a painful – and arguably wrong – call sapped the strength of the Spartans.
"The Spartans eventually tied the score to force overtime, but had enough time in regulation to possibly win with a correct call.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 11:38 PMMichigan State incorrectly ruled offside after recovering onside kick in 38-37 loss to Illinois in overtime
The Spartans eventually tied the score to force overtime, but had enough time in regulation to possibly win with a correct call.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 10:49 PMApparent blown call on onside kick costly for Michigan State football
Just when Michigan State football looked to be gaining momentum, a painful – and arguably wrong – call sapped the strength of the Spartans.
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