Illinois at Michigan State

Saturday, October 24, 1987

Illinois and No. 14 Michigan State tied 14–⁠14. It was their 27th meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 13–⁠12–⁠2 as played.

AwayIllinois3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1987
14
Home14Michigan State9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1987
14

FinalHigh 51°F, low 38°F, 0.27 in. of rainAttendance 76,513

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 77% to win.

Officially, Michigan State leads 26–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 27–⁠21–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 23 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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