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Michigan State at Illinois

Saturday, September 24, 2005

No. 17 Michigan State beat Illinois 61–⁠14. It was their 41st meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 23–⁠16–⁠2 as played.

Away17Michigan State5–⁠6 in 2005
61
HomeIllinois2–⁠9 in 2005
14

Final at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL), ChampaignTV: ESGP, ESPNUAttendance 51,469

At kickoff
71°F, wind 5 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Champaign 9 SW, 13 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan State102871661
Illinois700714

Standouts

Player stats

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Drew Stanton20/2625950
Brian Hoyer6/87020
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Javon Ringer13194059
Jehuu Caulcrick1057014
Jason Teague841010
Brett Kahn838012
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kyle Brown290175
Matt Trannon575129
Kerry Reed571130
Jason Teague346021
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Demond Williams100

Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tim Brasic16/3014821
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tim Brasic1156015
Pierre Thomas92408
Rashard Mendenhall62108
Derrick McPhearson1505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jody Ellis452018
Franklin Payne334022
Rashard Mendenhall217112
Melvin Bryant II113013

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Michigan StateIllinois
705Total yards271
329Passing yards165
376Rushing yards123
9.7Yards per pass4.9
7.8Yards per rush3.7
34First downs17
6–⁠12Third downs4–⁠11
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠0
0Turnovers3
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
21:15Possession15:25

Efficiency

Michigan StateIllinois
59%Success rate38%
0.25EPA per play0.02
0.91Explosiveness1.11
0.35Rushing EPA0.05
0.12Passing EPA0.05
58%Passing-down success40%
0.28First-down EPA−0.31
0.27Second-down EPA0.41
0.65Third-down EPA0.08

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 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Illinois end zoneMichigan State end zoneQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 1 playQ1 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ1 Michigan StateField goal, 12 playsQ1 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 5 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 4 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 IllinoisFumble, 4 playsQ2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 IllinoisEnd of half, 1 playQ3 IllinoisPunt, 10 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ3 IllinoisPunt, 7 playsQ3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 14 playsQ4 IllinoisInterception, 1 playQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 IllinoisSafety, 2 plays (Michigan State scores)Q4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 IllinoisEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Illinois drives left to right, Michigan State right to left.
  1. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  2. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 1 play, 75 yards
  4. Q1 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 65 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StateField goal, 12 plays, 77 yards
  6. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 76 yards
  8. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 5 plays, 15 yards
  9. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 92 yards
  10. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  12. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 4 plays, 11 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 49 yards
  14. Q2 IllinoisFumble, 4 plays, 15 yards
  15. Q2 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 1 play, 29 yards
  16. Q2 IllinoisEnd of half, 1 play, 5 yards
  17. Q3 IllinoisPunt, 10 plays, 39 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 80 yards
  19. Q3 IllinoisPunt, 7 plays, 37 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 14 plays, 84 yards
  21. Q4 IllinoisInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  22. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 80 yards
  23. Q4 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 65 yards
  24. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 34 yards
  25. Q4 IllinoisSafety, 2 plays (Michigan State scores), −5 yards
  26. Q4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 31 yards
  27. Q4 IllinoisEnd of game, 3 plays, 16 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 10, Illinois 7
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
14:541st & 10 at own 20Drew Stanton pass complete to Jason Teague for 7 yards to the MSU 27.
14:402nd & 3 at own 27Jason Teague rush for 2 yards to the MSU 29.
13:453rd & 1 at own 29Drew Stanton rush for no gain, fumbled at the MSU 29, recovered by Drew Stanton at the MSU 29.
13:334th & 1 at own 29Brandon Fields punt for 39 yards downed at the Illin 32.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
13:271st & 10 at own 32Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Jason Davis.
13:052nd & 10 at own 32EB Halsey rush for 7 yards to the Illin 39.
12:433rd & 3 at own 39Tim Brasic pass incomplete to DaJuan Warren.
12:374th & 3 at own 39Steve Weatherford punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Kyle Brown at the MSU 25.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 1 play
12:261st & 10 at own 25Drew Stanton pass complete to Kyle Brown for 75 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Illinois 0
12:26John Goss extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Illinois 0
12:26Brandon Fields kickoff for 35 yards out-of-bounds.
Illinois Touchdown pass, 10 plays
12:021st & 10 at own 35Pierre Thomas rush for 8 yards to the Illin 43.
11:462nd & 2 at own 43Tim Brasic pass complete to Jody Ellis for 17 yards to the MSU 40 for a 1ST down.
11:331st & 10 at opp 40Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Pierre Thomas.
11:232nd & 10 at opp 40Pierre Thomas rush for 2 yards to the MSU 38.
10:433rd & 8 at opp 38Tim Brasic rush for 13 yards to the MSU 25 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at opp 25Pierre Thomas rush for 2 yards to the MSU 23.
10:052nd & 8 at opp 23Derrick McPhearson rush for 5 yards to the MSU 18 out-of-bounds.
9:553rd & 3 at opp 18Tim Brasic rush for 7 yards to the MSU 11 for a 1ST down.
9:321st & 10 at opp 11Pierre Thomas rush for no gain to the MSU 11.
8:422nd & 10 at opp 11Tim Brasic pass complete to Pierre Thomas for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 7
9:02Jason Reda extra point GOOD.
8:44Steve Weatherford kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Field goal, 12 plays
8:301st & 10 at own 20Javon Ringer rush for 21 yards to the MSU 41 for a 1ST down.
8:181st & 10 at own 41Drew Stanton pass incomplete to Matt Trannon, broken up by Chris Norwell.
7:562nd & 10 at own 41Javon Ringer rush for 12 yards to the Illin 47 for a 1ST down.
2:561st & 10 at opp 47Drew Stanton rush for 6 yards to the Illin 41.
7:312nd & 4 at opp 41Drew Stanton pass incomplete to Kerry Reed.
6:383rd & 4 at opp 41Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 20 yards to the Illin 21 for a 1ST down.
6:101st & 10 at opp 21Jason Teague rush for 10 yards to the Illin 11 for a 1ST down.
5:311st & 10 at opp 11Javon Ringer rush for 10 yards to the Illin 1 for a 1ST down.
0:591st & goal at opp 1Javon Ringer rush for no gain to the Illin 1.
0:592nd & goal at opp 1Jason Teague rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Illin 2.
0:593rd & goal at opp 2Drew Stanton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Illin 3.
3:544th & goal at opp 3John Goss 21 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan State 10, Illinois 7
3:44Brandon Fields kickoff for 59 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 21 yards to the Illin 27.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
3:441st & 10 at own 27Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Kendrick Jones.
3:262nd & 10 at own 27Rashard Mendenhall rush for 1 yard to the Illin 28.
3:263rd & 9 at own 28Michigan St penalty 5 yard face mask on Brett Kahn accepted, no play.
3:263rd & 4 at own 23Rashard Mendenhall rush for 1 yard to the Illin 24.
1:384th & 3 at own 24Steve Weatherford punt for 59 yards, returned by Kyle Brown for 7 yards to the MSU 24.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
1:591st & 10 at own 24Illinois penalty 23 yard personal foul accepted.
1:261st & 10 at own 47Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 8 yards to the Illin 45.
1:112nd & 2 at opp 45Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 6 yards to the Illin 39 for a 1ST down.
0:451st & 10 at opp 39Drew Stanton pass incomplete to Matt Trannon.
0:302nd & 10 at opp 39Javon Ringer rush for 22 yards to the Illin 17 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:561st & 10 at opp 17Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 15 yards to the Illin 2 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:521st & goal at opp 2Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard to the Illin 1.
Q2 14:492nd & goal at opp 1Drew Stanton pass complete to Dwayne Holmes for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 17, Illinois 7
Q2 0:001st & 0 at opp 3Michigan St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
Q2 0:00John Goss extra point GOOD.
Q2 14:43John Goss kickoff for 65 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 26 yards to the Illin 26.
2nd quarter9 drives, then Michigan State 38, Illinois 7
Illinois Punt, 5 plays
14:351st & 10 at own 26Tim Brasic rush for 6 yards to the Illin 32.
14:202nd & 4 at own 32Tim Brasic pass complete to Jody Ellis for 8 yards to the Illin 40 for a 1ST down.
13:491st & 10 at own 40EB Halsey rush for 1 yard to the Illin 41.
13:272nd & 9 at own 41Tim Brasic pass complete to EB Halsey for 5 yards to the Illin 46.
13:123rd & 4 at own 46Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 13:12.
14:493rd & 4 at own 46Tim Brasic pass complete to EB Halsey for a loss of 5 yards to the Illin 41.
12:324th & 9 at own 41Steve Weatherford punt for 51 yards, fair catch by Diego Oquendo at the MSU 8.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 12 plays
12:231st & 10 at own 8Javon Ringer rush for 15 yards to the MSU 23 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
12:161st & 10 at own 23Drew Stanton pass incomplete to Jerramy Scott.
11:562nd & 10 at own 23Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 14 yards to the MSU 37 for a 1ST down.
11:441st & 10 at own 37Drew Stanton rush for 4 yards to the MSU 41.
11:442nd & 6 at own 41Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the MSU 44.
11:443rd & 3 at own 44Drew Stanton pass complete to Jason Teague for 18 yards to the Illin 38 for a 1ST down.
9:021st & 10 at opp 38Javon Ringer rush for 15 yards to the Illin 23 for a 1ST down.
8:431st & 10 at opp 23Drew Stanton pass complete to Kellen Davis for 7 yards to the Illin 16.
8:052nd & 3 at opp 16Jason Teague rush for 4 yards to the Illin 12 for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at opp 12Kyle Brown rush for 2 yards to the Illin 10.
7:242nd & 8 at opp 10Drew Stanton pass incomplete to Kyle Brown.
7:163rd & 8 at opp 10Drew Stanton pass complete to Jerramy Scott for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 23, Illinois 7
7:16John Goss extra point GOOD.Michigan State 24, Illinois 7
7:32John Goss kickoff for 63 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 35 yards to the Illin 37.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
7:151st & 10 at own 37Pierre Thomas rush for 2 yards to the Illin 39.
6:482nd & 8 at own 39Tim Brasic pass incomplete.
6:423rd & 8 at own 39Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Derrick McPhearson.
6:324th & 8 at own 39Steve Weatherford punt for 33 yards, returned by Kyle Brown for 12 yards to the MSU 40.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
6:031st & 10 at own 40Drew Stanton pass complete to Kellen Davis for no gain to the MSU 40.
5:262nd & 10 at own 40Terry Love rush for no gain to the MSU 40.
5:103rd & 10 at own 40Drew Stanton pass incomplete to Jerramy Scott.
5:024th & 10 at own 40Brandon Fields punt for 45 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Illin 15.
Illinois Punt, 4 plays
4:381st & 10 at own 15Tim Brasic rush for 11 yards to the Illin 26 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at own 26Tim Brasic pass complete to Franklin Payne for a loss of 4 yards to the Illin 22.
3:512nd & 14 at own 22Tim Brasic rush for 1 yard to the Illin 23.
3:313rd & 13 at own 23Tim Brasic rush for 3 yards to the Illin 26.
2:444th & 10 at own 26Steve Weatherford punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Kyle Brown at the Illin 36, Illinois penalty 15 yard kick catching interference on Char Bailey jr accepted.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 4 plays
2:111st & 10 at opp 49Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 2 yards to the Illin 47.
2:042nd & 8 at opp 47Drew Stanton pass complete to Jason Teague for 11 yards to the Illin 36 for a 1ST down.
1:441st & 10 at opp 36Jerramy Scott rush for 26 yards to the Illin 10 for a 1ST down.
1:321st & goal at opp 10Jerramy Scott rush for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 31, Illinois 7
1:35John Goss extra point GOOD.
1:25John Goss kickoff for 64 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 29 yards to the Illin 30.
Illinois Fumble, 4 plays
1:201st & 10 at own 30Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Kendrick Jones.
1:082nd & 10 at own 30Tim Brasic rush for 15 yards to the Illin 45 for a 1ST down.
0:501st & 10 at own 45Tim Brasic pass complete to EB Halsey for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
0:352nd & 5 at the 50Tim Brasic sacked by Michael Bazemore, fumbled at the Illin 45, recovered by Kaleb Thornhill, returned by Kaleb Thornhill for 16 yards at the Illin 29, tackled by Michael Bazemore.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 1 play
0:271st & 10 at opp 29Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 38, Illinois 7
0:27John Goss extra point GOOD.
0:22John Goss kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Illinois End of half, 1 play
0:081st & 10 at own 20Pierre Thomas rush for 5 yards to the Illin 25.
Q3 15:00John Goss kickoff for 65 yards returned by Pierre Thomas for 20 yards to the Illin 20.
3rd quarter4 drives, then Michigan State 45, Illinois 7
Illinois Punt, 10 plays
14:441st & 10 at own 20EB Halsey rush for 5 yards to the Illin 25.
14:242nd & 5 at own 25Tim Brasic pass complete to DaJuan Warren for 7 yards to the Illin 32 for a 1ST down.
13:461st & 10 at own 32EB Halsey rush for 3 yards to the Illin 35.
13:262nd & 7 at own 35Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Kendrick Jones.
13:203rd & 7 at own 35Tim Brasic pass complete to Derrick McPhearson for 10 yards to the Illin 45 for a 1ST down.
12:581st & 10 at own 45Pierre Thomas rush for 1 yard to the Illin 46.
12:352nd & 9 at own 46Tim Brasic pass complete to Melvin Bryant for 13 yards to the MSU 41 for a 1ST down.
12:181st & 10 at opp 41EB Halsey rush for no gain to the MSU 41.
11:582nd & 10 at opp 41Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Kendrick Jones.
11:513rd & 10 at opp 41Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Jody Ellis.
11:444th & 10 at opp 41Steve Weatherford punt for 41 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
11:341st & 10 at own 20Javon Ringer rush for 59 yards to the Illin 21 for a 1ST down.
11:181st & 10 at opp 21Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 7 yards to the Illin 14.
10:402nd & 3 at opp 14Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 12 yards to the Illin 2 for a 1ST down.
10:331st & goal at opp 2Drew Stanton pass complete to Kellen Davis for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 44, Illinois 7
10:33John Goss extra point GOOD.Michigan State 45, Illinois 7
10:32Brandon Fields kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Illinois Punt, 7 plays
10:171st & 10 at own 20Pierre Thomas rush for 3 yards to the Illin 23.
9:452nd & 7 at own 23Tim Brasic pass complete to Franklin Payne for 22 yards to the Illin 45 for a 1ST down.
9:051st & 10 at own 45EB Halsey rush for 1 yard to the Illin 46.
8:412nd & 9 at own 46Tim Brasic pass complete to Jody Ellis for 9 yards to the MSU 45 for a 1ST down.
8:071st & 10 at opp 45Tim Brasic rush for 3 yards to the MSU 42.
7:282nd & 7 at opp 42Pierre Thomas rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU 43.
6:523rd & 8 at opp 43Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Kendrick Jones.
6:424th & 8 at opp 43Steve Weatherford punt for 27 yards downed at the MSU 16.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 14 plays
6:341st & 10 at own 16Drew Stanton pass complete to Jehuu Caulcrick for 10 yards to the MSU 26 for a 1ST down.
6:001st & 10 at own 26Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 7 yards to the MSU 33.
5:302nd & 3 at own 33Drew Stanton rush for 6 yards to the MSU 39 for a 1ST down.
5:091st & 10 at own 39Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 14 yards to the Illin 47 for a 1ST down.
4:531st & 10 at opp 47Drew Stanton pass complete to Carl Grimes for 1 yard to the Illin 46.
4:132nd & 9 at opp 46Jason Teague rush for 5 yards to the Illin 41.
3:233rd & 4 at opp 41Kyle Brown rush for 15 yards to the Illin 26 for a 1ST down.
2:231st & 10 at opp 26Jerramy Scott rush for 6 yards to the Illin 20.
2:042nd & 4 at opp 20Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 5 yards to the Illin 15 for a 1ST down.
1:351st & 10 at opp 15Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the Illin 11.
1:092nd & 6 at opp 11Javon Ringer rush for 9 yards to the Illin 2 for a 1ST down.
0:471st & goal at opp 2Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Illin 5.
0:102nd & goal at opp 5Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard to the Illin 4.
Q4 14:553rd & goal at opp 4Brian Hoyer pass complete to Dwayne Holmes for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 51, Illinois 7
Q4 14:55John Goss extra point GOOD.Michigan State 52, Illinois 7
Q4 14:44Brandon Fields kickoff for 62 yards returned by EB Halsey for 75 yards to the MSU 22.
4th quarter7 drives, then Michigan State 61, Illinois 14
Illinois Interception, 1 play
14:371st & 10 at opp 22Tim Brasic pass intercepted by Demond Williams at the MSU 0, returned for no gain to the MSU 20.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 9 plays
14:221st & 10 at own 20Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 2 yards to the MSU 22.
13:522nd & 8 at own 22Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 10 yards to the MSU 32 for a 1ST down.
13:521st & 10 at own 32Michigan St penalty 10 yard holding on John Masters accepted, no play.
12:571st & 20 at own 22Jason Teague rush for 4 yards to the MSU 26.
12:302nd & 16 at own 26Jason Teague rush for 9 yards to the MSU 35.
12:223rd & 7 at own 35Brian Hoyer pass complete to Terry Love for 8 yards to the MSU 43 for a 1ST down.
12:001st & 10 at own 43Jason Teague rush for 8 yards to the Illin 49.
11:272nd & 2 at opp 49Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Carl Grimes.
11:203rd & 2 at opp 49Javon Ringer rush for 19 yards to the Illin 30 for a 1ST down.
11:011st & 10 at opp 30Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 58, Illinois 7
11:01John Goss extra point GOOD.Michigan State 59, Illinois 7
11:01Brandon Fields kickoff for 56 yards out-of-bounds.
Illinois Touchdown pass, 7 plays
10:571st & 10 at own 35Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Kendrick Jones.
10:492nd & 10 at own 35Tim Brasic rush for 14 yards to the Illin 49 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 49Tim Brasic pass complete to Jody Ellis for 18 yards to the MSU 33 for a 1ST down.
10:081st & 10 at opp 33Tim Brasic pass incomplete to Kendrick Jones.
10:012nd & 10 at opp 33Tim Brasic pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 12 yards to the MSU 21 for a 1ST down.
9:351st & 10 at opp 21Tim Brasic pass complete to Franklin Payne for 16 yards to the MSU 5 for a 1ST down.
9:161st & goal at opp 5Tim Brasic pass complete to Rashard Mendenhall for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 59, Illinois 14
9:16Jason Reda extra point GOOD.
9:10Steve Weatherford kickoff for 65 yards returned by Diego Oquendo for 19 yards to the MSU 19.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
8:451st & 10 at own 19Javon Ringer rush for 9 yards to the MSU 28.
8:242nd & 1 at own 28Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the MSU 34 for a 1ST down.
7:511st & 10 at own 33Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kerry Reed for 14 yards to the MSU 47 for a 1ST down.
7:221st & 10 at own 47Michigan St penalty 5 yard false start accepted, no play.
7:221st & 15 at own 42Brian Hoyer pass complete to Craig McGovern for 4 yards to the MSU 46.
6:162nd & 11 at own 46Brett Kahn rush for 10 yards to the Illin 44.
6:163rd & 1 at opp 44Brett Kahn rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Illin 47.
5:024th & 4 at opp 47Brandon Fields punt for 42 yards downed at the Illin 5.
Illinois Safety, 2 plays (Michigan State scores)
4:451st & 10 at own 5Rashard Mendenhall rush for no gain to the Illin 5.
4:242nd & 8 at own 7Tim Brasic sacked by Jonal Saintdic for a loss of 7 yards for a SAFETY.Michigan State 61, Illinois 14
4:16Steve Weatherford kickoff for 50 yards returned by Jerramy Scott for 28 yards to the Illin 42.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
4:111st & 10 at opp 42Brett Kahn rush for 12 yards to the Illin 30 for a 1ST down.
3:551st & 10 at opp 30Brett Kahn rush for 6 yards to the Illin 24.
3:262nd & 4 at opp 24Brett Kahn rush for 6 yards to the Illin 18 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 18Brett Kahn rush for 8 yards to the Illin 10.
2:432nd & 2 at opp 10Brett Kahn rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Illin 11.
2:033rd & 3 at opp 11Brett Kahn rush for no gain to the Illin 11.
1:324th & 3 at opp 11Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Jamar Jones.
Illinois End of game, 3 plays
1:161st & 10 at own 11Rashard Mendenhall rush for 4 yards to the Illin 15.
0:452nd & 6 at own 15Rashard Mendenhall rush for 3 yards to the Illin 18.
0:103rd & 3 at own 18Rashard Mendenhall rush for 9 yards to the Illin 27 for a 1ST down.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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Officially, Michigan State leads 26–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 27–⁠21–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the nine since this game.

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2022Michigan State 23, Illinois 15
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2016Illinois 31, Michigan State 27
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