Game summary
Michigan State refused to let freshman running back Elijah Collins run the team to victory with a 21-point, second-half lead, instead opting to try and secure a victory over Illinois via its passing game.
The Spartans in the second half scored just 3 points and gave up the winning score with 5 seconds remaining, a 37-34 home loss to the Illini.
Final leaders
Passing
MSU - Brian Lewerke: 19/36, 251 yds., TD, 3 INT
ILL - Brandon Peters: 22/42, 369 yds., 3 TD, INT
Rushing
MSU - Elijah Collins: 28 atts.