Illinois vs. Michigan State - November 16, 2024

‘Fast and free’: Cooper looks to reinvigorate Illinois’ defenseHow much better can the Illini defense really get?

Column | 'Just one of those days:' Illinois' loss to Purdue latest link in losing chainThere are a lot of words that can describe Illinois' (2-3, 0-2) 24-17 loss to Purdue (2-3, 1-1) on Saturday. None of them are pretty, but neither was the game. "(It) just felt like one of those days where everything that you said, 'Hey, we can't do this,' it happened," said head coach Bret Bielema....

Gallery | Illinois' Homecoming loss to Purdue, in photosSkip to Content Hi! I'm Sam, and I am a senior studying journalism and gender and women's studies. I started working at Illini Media Company in Fall 2023 as a staff photographer for The Illio, and I became the Senior Photographer for both The Illio and The Daily Illini in Spring 2024.

2 Winners, 5 Losers From Michigan State Football Loss To WisconsinMichigan State football entered Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday looking to steal a victory to get momentum moving for the first year of the Pat Fitzgerald era. The momentum was all against the Spartans, as they fell 31-3 in a game where they ultimately looked uncompetitive for the majority of the contest against Wisconsin. With […]

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Purdue steals the Cannon at Illinois' HomecomingThe Cannon Trophy left Champaign as the Illini (2-3, 0-2) fell to the Purdue Boilermakers (2-3, 1-1) in their Homecoming game Saturday afternoon. Illinois started to unravel from the first quarter. Incomplete passes, a hurt player and a missed field goal attempt all contributed to a scoreless first 15 minutes.

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

Missed opportunities lead to deflating Illinois loss to Purdue Purdue claim the Cannon trophy in 24-17 win during Illinois homecoming.  

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

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Instant Recap: Michigan State gets embarrassed by WisconsinThe Spartans did not show up at Camp Randall against the Badgers.

Illinois Football vs. Purdue Game DiscussionTalk here!

‘We’re bigger, we’re longer’: Length, athleticism fuel new-look Illinois defenseHow the 2026-27 Illini will look defensively.

Michigan State football: Gambling analysis and a prediction vs. WisconsinIt’s settings like this that will keep me coming back to college football for a long, long time. Michigan State. Wisconsin. An old school Big Ten matchup on the first Saturday in October. And if that isn’t enough nostalgia for you, how about sunny skies and a high of 66 degrees in Madison? Near perfection. […]

College Football 2027 Predicts Michigan State Football vs. WisconsinOn Saturday, Michigan State football is set to take on Wisconsin. The Spartan travel for their first conference road test of the year, looking to upset a Badger team that took down Penn State and received votes in the AP Poll. This means it is time for another week of firing up College Football 27 […]

Column | 3 predictions for Illinois vs. PurdueAfter a loss to open Big Ten play, Illinois (2-2, 0-1) parted ways with its defensive coordinator, Bobby Hauck. The Illini have a big test Saturday against the Purdue Boilermakers (1-3, 0-1) and a lot to prove. The defense is the obvious candidate for scrutiny. The Illini are No.

Illinois vs. Purdue sells outIt will be a packed house on Saturday.

How to Watch Illinois vs. Purdue: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsUp for the cannon.

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

Michigan State Football Gallery From Loss to NebraskaOn Saturday, Michigan State football took on Nebraska to start up Pat Fitzgerald’s first time in Big Ten play in the green and white. The Spartans entered as underdogs, but a series of injuries and self-inflicted errors resulted in the team being down. A third quarter spark of life was not enough, and Michigan State […]

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Bielema speaks on Hauck's departure, declines to name new play caller"I just don't know (that) our identity was really there," said head coach Bret Bielema. Former defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck spoke with Bielema Sunday to discuss his role. They came to a mutual agreement that Hauck would step down as the defensive coordinator for Illinois. "His final comment to me ...

Column | What positions outperformed in Illinois' loss to Ohio StateIn football, like any sport, there are winners and losers. While the Illini (2-2, 0-1) ultimately lost to the then-No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1, 1-0), certain players and positions stood out for its individual performances. While some players for Illinois did all they could to potentially push the Illini closer in contention to the...

Illinois, Hauck part ways: ‘He felt it wasn’t working for him’Bobby Hauck and Illinois parted ways just four games into the season.

What PFF Grades Say About Michigan State Football Defense Vs NebraskaMichigan State football returned home after a road trip to South Bend, eager to right the ship after a loss to Notre Dame. Unfortunately, Nebraska had other plans, as their star quarterback Anthony Colandrea was able to evade the Spartan rush and help the Cornhusker offense drive down the field an win handily over Michigan […]

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Column | Notebook from Illinois' conference-opening defeatScore vs. stats While Illinois (2-2, 0-1) lost handily to No. 5 Ohio State (3-1, 1-0) 42-19, the stats told a different story. The Illini racked up 462 yards of offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play, not far behind the Buckeyes 518 yards and 7.6 yards per play.

Cam Edwards Is Out For Season for Michigan State SpartansSpartans lose starting running back

Illinois at Michigan State game time announcedBret Bielema will head to Michigan State for the first time as Illinois Head Coach.

What Michigan State Football Snap Counts Vs. Nebraska RevealOn Saturday, Michigan State football began their Big Ten conference slate, taking on an undefeated Nebraska team. The upset-minded Spartans started strong, but self-inflicted errors and injuries proved to be their undoing, as Nebraska put up 24 points in the first half and could coast to a 31-13 win. With conference play starting and a […]

Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

Bobby Hauck departs Illinois program after four gamesHe’s gone.

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Illinois parts ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after 4 gamesAccording to a press release from Illinois (2-2, 0-1), defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck and the program have parted ways after just four games. Hauck, a longtime head coach at Montana, was hired this offseason to implement a new 3-3-5 defensive scheme. "Coach Hauck reached out to me early this morning and asked to meet ahead...

3 Winners, 8 Losers as Michigan State Football Falls Flat Vs. NebraskaOn Saturday, Michigan State football started their Big Ten slate with a matchup against Nebraska. The Spartans got to see their first team that was estimated to be around a similar skill level as them, marking it as a benchmark for the team. Unfortunately, Pat Fitzgerald’s team fell flat, with the Spartans falling behind early […]

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🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

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Unmade plays haunt Illini in Big Ten opener against BuckeyesIllinois (2-2, 0-1) walked away from Ohio Stadium following its 42-19 loss to Ohio State (3-1, 1-0) with few highlights. The offense collected 462 yards - including nearly 200 on the ground. Junior punter Lars Rau and fifth-year kicker Ethan Moczulski impressed on special teams. Even the much-maligned defense showed faint flashes of promise at...

CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

Instant Recap: All goes wrong for Michigan State in 31-13 loss to NebraskaThe Spartans experience what may end up as the worst loss of the season tonight against the Cornhuskers.

New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

Jeremiah Felt Bad for DB 🤷‍♂️OSU star was literally laughing after 72-yard TD

Defensive woes continue as No. 7 Ohio State stomps Illinois Smith shines as the Buckeyes claim the Illibuck in 42-19 victory. 

Game Thread: Michigan State Vs. NebraskaLive Michigan State Spartans Fan Discussion

Youth Movement On Michigan State Football Defense Line Provides X-FactorMichigan State football faced a multitude of questions after the beginning of the Pat Fitzgerald era. In the transfer portal, the Spartans lost major 2025 contributors Jalen Thompson and Alex VanSumeren, replacing them with mostly rotational pieces from their old stops. Safe to say, there was a belief that the defensive line needed to surprise […]

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The way this one's started, Jeremiah Smith might break some more records today 🔥 The @OhioStateFB WR's 72-yard score gives him two 1Q TDs Watch on FOX

College Football 27 Predicts Michigan State Football Vs. NebraskaOn Saturday, Michigan State football takes on Nebraska to open Big Ten play. The Cornhuskers enter as 5.5-point favorites. With the hours waning until kickoff, there is little else to do besides simulate the games on EA Sports College Football 27. The Spartans look to re-open head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s Big Ten career with a […]

The Big Ten’s money gap: Comparing Illinois and Ohio State footballIllinois will visit Ohio State, a program with a lot more money than the Illini.

TCR Reacts: Collin Dixon will be HOW GOOD this year??How many TD grabs for the star wideout?

Photo Gallery From Michigan State Football at Notre DameMichigan State football traveled down to Notre Dame to take on the No. 3 Fighting Irish on Saturday, September 19. The Spartans did not come out on top, but they did earn a respectable grade in a 27-10 loss. Nolan Gerou was on hand for Spartan Shadows on the field, and he captured the magic […]

Grading Michigan State Football After First Quarter of Season ActionPencils down, Spartans. The first quarter of Michigan State football is over, with the Spartans following the projections around college football. Pat Fitzgerald won his first two games with Michigan State before falling to a top five Notre Dame team in South Bend. However, the methodology for the Spartans to achieve their wins is different […]

Michigan State Football Hosting Multiple QBs For Gameday VisitsThe Spartans will have QBs from 2028 and 2029 on campus this weekend.

How To Watch Michigan State Vs. Nebraska - Details, Quick Facts, And PredictionsWhat to know for Michigan State Spartans vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers football game

Illinois’ passing game can’t rely solely on Collin DixonMultiple options will be necessary against dynamic defenses.

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How to Watch Illinois at Ohio State: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsUpset?

TCR Reacts Survey: How many TDs for Collin Dixon in 2026?How good can he be?

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

What PFF Grades Say About Michigan State Football Defense Vs Notre DameMichigan State football suffered the first loss of the Pat Fitzgerald era on Saturday, bowing 27-10 to Notre Dame. The Spartans came in as four touchdown underdogs, but were able to stand toe-to-toe with the Fighting Irish for the majority of the contest. The defense had a solid game, although their inability to get off […]

Illini in the NFL: Jacas picks off Aaron RodgersA big weekend for the former Illini.

What Michigan State Football Snaps Counts Vs. Notre Dame RevealOn Saturday, Michigan State football traveled down to South Bend to take on Notre Dame. The Spartans came up short, losing 27-10 as the Irish pulled away in the second half. It offered an early opportunity to assess the Spartan travel roster, as only 80 players were allowed to come with the team this week. […]

What PFF Grades Say About Michigan State Football Offense Vs Notre DameOn Saturday, Michigan State football left the friendly confines of Spartan Stadium for the first time all season. They took on Notre Dame in a rivalry renewed for the first time in 9 seasons. Ultimately, the Spartans could not capitalize on their opportunities, falling to Notre Dame 27-10. MSU was shut out in the second […]

3 Takeaways From Michigan State Football’s Loss to Notre DameOn Saturday night, Michigan State football suffered their first loss of the Pat Fitzgerald era, falling to the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 27-10. The Spartans took the road trip to South Bend to battle for the Megaphone for the first time in a decade. The Spartans had preached execution and playing their game […]

🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

Michigan State Football Falls to Notre Dame 27-10On Saturday, it was a rivalry renewed as Michigan State football took on Notre Dame. It was the first time in nine years that the Spartans played the Irish, and first time in 10 seasons that the Spartans traveled to Notre Dame Stadium. The Fighting Irish entered as heavy favorites by 28.5 points, and the […]

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Game Thread: Michigan State @ Notre DameLive Michigan State Spartans Fan Discussion

Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

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A rivalry renewed. Back like it never left.

Illinois Football vs. Southern Illinois Game DiscussionTalk here!

College Football 27 Predicts Michigan State Football Vs. Notre DameAnother game, another simulation. Michigan State football takes on Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. EST under the lights in Notre Dame Stadium. Now, the metrics and statistics all say Notre Dame is heavily favored. To test out how the game would go, I turned to EA Sports’s College Football 27. Last week, the simulation projected […]

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All eyes on defense as Illini look to tackle SalukisIllinois (1-1) head coach Bret Bielema has been pushing the idea that the team can't get beat by Duke twice following its 31-27 loss on Saturday. A second loss to the Blue Devils wouldn't show up in the standings, but would be manifested through a lack of improvement this weekend against the SIU Salukis (2-1)....

TCR Reacts: Illinois fans still see path to eight winsHow many wins can the Illini still get?

Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

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How To Watch Michigan State At Notre Dame - Details, Quick Facts, And PredictionsWhat to know for Michigan State at Notre Dame football game

Latest CFB Odds and Picks 🔮Tap for everything you need to know before you make your Week 3 locks 📲

Michigan State Football Snap Counts and Assessments Vs. Eastern MichiganOn Saturday, Michigan State football took down Eastern Michigan behind a strong second half and a dominant day by senior running back Cam Edwards. Defensively, the Spartans pitched a second half shutout, and it enabled more players to hit the field. The Spartans advanced to 2-0, with a trip to Notre Dame looming large this […]

Michigan State Football: Last Notes from Eastern Michigan GameThe Spartans took down Eastern Michigan 35-7 on Saturday. Michigan State football turned what was an optimistic score for Eastern Michigan at halftime and crushed it with a 21-0 second half. Author’s Note: This is not my usual article and is not a report of any kind, rather a forming of my ideas and thoughts […]

2028 quarterback Owen Herrick commits to IllinoisThe Pittsburgh quarterback chose the Illini over Nebraska, Ole Miss and Syracuse.

Illinois’ perplexing playcalling cost them the win SaturdayThe wrong coordinator is catching heat for the Illini’s loss.

Illinois leaning on depth and development as offensive line deals with injuries Another blow to the offensive line as McMillen is done for the season. 

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Cam Edwards: Running Away With Player Of The Game AwardTOC Nation selects Cam Edwards as the top star of win over Eastern Michigan

TCR Reacts: Illinois’ ceiling for wins after Duke lossHow many wins will the Illini get in 2026?

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Kickoff time set for Illinois’ road matchup at Ohio StateThe Illini will look to take down the Buckeyes for the first time since 2007.

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What PFF Grades Say About Michigan State Football Defense Vs Eastern MichiganOn Saturday, Michigan State football got their final tune up game before heading to Notre Dame next week. The Spartans took on Eastern Michigan for the first time in a dozen years, looking to keep their unbeaten all-time record against the Eagles. The Spartans, on the strength of a shutout effort from the defense in […]

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

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3 Takeaways As Michigan State Football Puts Away Eastern Michigan 35-7Michigan State football was back in action on Saturday, taking on Eastern Michigan, an in-state foe residing less than 90 minutes from East Lansing. The Spartans saw their Mid-American Conference opponent for the first time since the 2014 season. The Spartans were 10-0 all time against the Eagles, alongside Pat Fitzgerald holding a 3-0 mark […]

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What PFF Grades Say About Michigan State Football Offense Vs Eastern MichiganOn Saturday, Michigan State football took down Eastern Michigan 35-7 on the strength of a defensive shutout in the second half while the Spartan offense came alive. The Spartans overcame a second quarter where the team did not look sharp. The offense had a rocky start, allowing two hits on quarterback Alessio Milivojevic on the […]

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

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'I don't think we played a great game': Illini fall short against Blue DevilsIt was a hot and sunny day in Champaign as the Illini (1-1) fell victim to the reigning ACC Champions, the Duke Blue Devils (2-0), 31-27. Early on, Illinois looked more cohesive and adapted on the spot to limit Duke. However, this all unraveled after halftime. Unlike last week's game with a Hail Mary to...

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

‘Tackling should be priority one,’: Illinois falls to DukeA disappointing Saturday to say the least for the Illini.

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Game Thread: Michigan State Vs. Eastern MichiganLive Michigan State Spartans Fan Discussion

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College Football 27 Predicts Michigan State Football vs. Eastern MichiganOn Saturday, Michigan State football takes on Eastern Michigan. The Spartans kick off at 3:38 p.m. EST as 17.5-point favorites. As I did before the matchup against Toledo, I turned to EA Sports’s College Football 27 to offer their own insights into the game. Last week, the sim predicted a heavy diet of Alessio Milivojevic […]

Three Former Michigan State Football Players To Lead EMU on SaturdayOn Friday, Michigan State football had seven players lead their team out of the tunnel. The team captains, alongside EDGE Cal Thrush, carrying the American Flag, raced out to meet the fans when the Spartans were introduced. This Saturday, there might be as many as 10 players that once donned the green and white leading […]

5 Michigan State Football Players That Can Debut Vs Eastern MichiganMichigan State football hosts the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST. The Spartans are currently 17.5-point favorites, with Vegas predicting a comfortable, three-score win for Pat Fitzgerald. A three-score game is one that can quickly spiral to blowout territory for the Spartans, riding the momentum to pile on to Eastern Michigan. It […]

3 Bold Predictions for Michigan State Football against Eastern MichiganOn Saturday, Michigan State football takes on in-state foe Eastern Michigan, the first time the two have played since the 2014 season. The Spartans enter off their opening 30-20 win over Toledo, with the Eagles sitting at 1-1 after splitting their matchups with Sacramento State and San Jose State. While this is not projected to […]

TCR Reacts Results: How many yards will Katin Houser throw for in 2026?Can Houser throw for 3,000 yards?

Strong passing game can lead Illinois to victoryIllinois’ air offense could be lethal again this season.

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How To Watch Michigan State Vs. Toledo - Details, Quick Facts, And PredictionsWhat to know for Michigan State Vs. Eastern Michigan football game

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Illinois' linebackers stay prepared no matter whatWith so much talk going on about Illinois' (1-0) defense after its win against UAB (0-1), outside linebackers coach Archie McDaniel shared his insights on how important preparation is for his guys. He also highlighted players who performed well on game day, and how those behind the scenes who can't play show up each and...

WCIA: Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic back in Champaign after visa issueFinally back.

Why Katin Houser is the perfect piece for Illinois’ offenseWelcome to Champaign.

Illinois vs. Duke: Can the Illini cover against the Blue Devils?Let’s win another.

B1G Updates Replay ProcessLeague adds in-broadcast review to all games officiated by in-conference crews 📲

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

How many yards will Katin Houser throw for in 2026?How good of a season will Houser have?

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Michigan State vs. Eastern Michigan Game PreviewSpartans look to go 2-0 vs. the MAC

Three variables that can lead to an Illinois victory Can Illinois improve to 2-0?

“A lot of new faces doing new calls”: Houser shines as Illinois defense adjustsThe Illini look to improve to 2-0 this Saturday.

Michigan State Football: Brady Pretzlaff impresses coaching staff vs. ToledoIt is no secret that Michigan State was in dire need of an all-around reset after former head coach Jonathan Smith was fired last year. Pat Fitzgerald was brought in turn around the Spartan football program in early December of 2025. His arrival brought a ton of new faces to East Lansing. A practically brand-new […]