The Spartans are in desperate need of a win and Illinois is one win away from bowl eligibility, so the game has meaning for both sides. Will MSU come out on top? See what our writers think.
Ryan O’Bleness (45-19)
Michigan State 27, Illinois 17
I don’t care how badly this team has struggled up to this point, and I know playing without Bachie is not going to be fun. I also know Illinois (somehow) beat Wisconsin, who wrecked MSU -- but the Spartans aren’t losing to Illinois at home. Book it.
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