Michigan State at Illinois

Saturday, September 16, 1972

Michigan State beat Illinois 24–⁠0. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 7–⁠5 as played.

AwayMichigan State5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1972
24
HomeIllinois3–⁠8 in 1972
0

FinalHigh 85°F, low 64°FAttendance 55,493

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 26–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 27–⁠21–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 38 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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