Michigan State hosts Illinois for homecoming amid losing streak
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Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Michigan State Spartans face the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday for homecoming at Spartan Stadium. Both teams enter the matchup with a 2-3 record and are winless in the Big Ten, with Illinois coming off a 24-17 loss to Purdue. Michigan State's offense has struggled, scoring only two touchdowns in the last three games. Quarterback Alessio Milivojevic aims to break his touchdown drought against an Illinois defense that has been inconsistent this season. The game is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •Michigan State and Illinois are both 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big Ten play.
- •Illinois recently lost to Purdue, while Michigan State is on a three-game losing streak.
- •Alessio Milivojevic has not thrown a touchdown since the second week of the season.
- •Both teams have struggled to force turnovers this season.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Three Keys To A Spartans Homecoming Win Over Illinois
"Pat Fitzgerald still seeks his first Big Ten win as Illinois visits for homecoming Saturday. #GoGreen
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