Illinois at Michigan State

Saturday, November 23, 1991

Michigan State beat Illinois 27–⁠24. It was their 31st meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 15–⁠14–⁠2 as played.

AwayIllinois6–⁠6 in 1991
24
HomeMichigan State3–⁠8 in 1991
27

FinalHigh 47°F, low 31°FAttendance 61,721

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 62% to win. Michigan State won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Michigan State leads 26–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 27–⁠21–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 19 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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