Illinois at Michigan State

Saturday, October 26, 1957

No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 16 Illinois 19–⁠14. It was their third meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 2–⁠1 as played.

Away16Illinois4–⁠5 in 1957
14
Home8Michigan State8–⁠1 in 1957
19

FinalHigh 45°F, low 29°FAttendance 64,353

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 26–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 27–⁠21–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 47 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Illinois 38, Michigan State 37
2024Illinois 38, Michigan State 16
2022Michigan State 23, Illinois 15
2019Illinois 37, Michigan State 34
2016Illinois 31, Michigan State 27
2013Michigan State 42, Illinois 3

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