Michigan State at Illinois

Saturday, October 14, 1995

Michigan State beat Illinois 27–⁠21. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 16–⁠15–⁠2 as played.

AwayMichigan State6–⁠5–⁠1 in 1995
27
HomeIllinois5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1995
21

FinalHigh 54°F, low 36°F, 0.08 in. of rainAttendance 65,653

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 64% 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 17 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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