Illinois at Michigan State

Saturday, October 12, 1996

Michigan State beat Illinois 42–⁠14. It was their 34th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 16–⁠16–⁠2 as played.

AwayIllinois2–⁠9 in 1996
14
HomeMichigan State6–⁠6 in 1996
42

FinalHigh 55°F, low 26°FAttendance 71,639

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 26–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 27–⁠21–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 16 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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