Michigan State hosts Illinois for homecoming amid losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Michigan State football, struggling with a three-game losing streak, faces Illinois on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. The Spartans aim to improve after a disappointing 31-3 loss to Wisconsin, marking their first shutout since 2023. Both teams enter the matchup with 2-3 overall records and 0-2 in Big Ten play. Illinois' offense averages 30.6 points per game, while MSU's defense has struggled to contain opposing quarterbacks, which may impact the game's outcome.
- •Kickoff at 3:30 p.m. at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
- •Michigan State has lost three straight games.
- •Illinois and Michigan State both hold 0-2 records in the Big Ten.
- •MSU's Alessio Milivojevic has not thrown a TD in the past three games.
- •Illinois averages 30.6 points per game, boosting their offense.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State-Illinois scouting report, prediction: Can Spartans end slide?
"Michigan State football, on a three-game losing skid, welcomes Illinois for homecoming Saturday (3:30 p.m./FS1). Our scouting report and prediction.
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