Michigan State at Illinois
Saturday, October 11, 2003 Share
No. 21 Michigan State beat Illinois 49–14. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 21–16–2 as played.
Final at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL), ChampaignHigh 79°F, low 56°FAttendance 47,509
- At kickoff
- 71°F, wind 6 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Champaign 9 SW, 13 km from the stadium
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 7 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 49 |
| Illinois | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Efficiency
| Michigan State | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.35 | First-down EPA | 0.01 |
| −0.01 | Second-down EPA | 0.08 |
| −0.20 | Third-down EPA | 0.24 |
From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan State–Illinois gameOfficially, Michigan State leads 26–21–2; as played, 27–21–2 in 50 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gameat MinnesotaOct. 18, 2003
- SeasonMichigan State in 2003
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat MichiganOct. 18, 2003
- SeasonIllinois in 2003
- ProgramIllinois history and records