Somebody will snap a two-game losing streak in the battle of Michigan State and Illinois on Saturday in Big Ten action.
In Big Ten action on Saturday afternoon, Michigan State (4-5, 2-4 Big Ten) makes the trip to Champaign to take on Illinois (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) at Memorial Stadium. Both teams come into this game on two-game losing streaks and are looking to get back on the right track. Each side also had a bye week last week, allowing more time to prepare for this late-season matchup. Despite it being a conference matchup there isn’t a ton of familiarity here – the teams have met just once since 2019. Michigan State won that game in 2022 23-15 in Champaign, but the Spartans have changed coaches since (Bret Bielema remains at Illinois).
How to Watch Michigan State at Illinois Today:
Game Date: Saturday Nov. 16, 2024
Game Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: FOX Sports 2
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Saturday’s game is the final home game of the year for Illinois. That also makes it Senior Day. The Illini are trying to end their home slate on a high note – they’re 5-1 at home this year. That lone loss came last time out, when they fell to Minnesota 25-17.
Meanwhile this is the final road game of the year for Michigan State, followed by two home games to close out the season. The Spartans need to win two of their last three games to become bowl eligible, with matchups against Purdue and Rutgers ahead. Last time out, Michigan state fell to No. 5 Indiana 47-10.
Kickoff for this game is set for 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. Alex Faust and Robert Smith will have the call on Fox Sports 1.
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