Michigan State at Illinois

Saturday, October 1, 1966

No. 1 Michigan State beat Illinois 26–⁠10. It was their 10th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 5–⁠5 as played.

Away1Michigan State9–⁠0–⁠1 in 1966
26
HomeIllinois4–⁠6 in 1966
10

FinalHigh 60°F, low 41°FAttendance 57,747

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 26–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 27–⁠21–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 40 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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