Illinois at Michigan State

Saturday, November 21, 1998

Michigan State beat Illinois 41–⁠9. It was their 36th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 18–⁠16–⁠2 as played.

AwayIllinois3–⁠8 in 1998
9
HomeMichigan State6–⁠6 in 1998
41

FinalHigh 36°F, low 30°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 67,285

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 26–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 27–⁠21–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 14 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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