Illinois at Michigan State

Saturday, October 25, 1975 Share

Illinois beat No. 16 Michigan State 21–⁠19. It was their 15th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 7–⁠7–⁠1 as played.

AwayIllinois5–⁠6 in 1975

Home16Michigan State7–⁠4 in 1975

FinalHigh 74°F, low 43°F, 0.22 in. of rainAttendance 66,223

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 71% to win. Illinois pulled the upset.

Officially, Michigan State leads 26–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 27–⁠21–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.