- Q1 11:46FGILLEthan Moczulski 40 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q1 3:21TDILLAidan Laughery 5 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)10–0
- Q2 8:57TDILLKatin Houser 2 Yd Run (Ethan Moczulski Kick)17–0
- Q2 3:29TDMSUJaziun Patterson 6 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)17–7
- Q2 0:00FGILLEthan Moczulski 35 Yd Field Goal20–7
- Q3 8:48FGILLEthan Moczulski 38 Yd Field Goal23–7
- Q3 2:52FGMSULiam Boyd 42 Yd Field Goal23–10
- Q3 1:30TDMSUJaziun Patterson 11 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)23–17
- Q4 13:14TDILLCollin Dixon 14 Yd pass from Michael Clayton II (Aidan Laughery Run for Two-Point Conversion)31–17
- Q4 7:47TDMSUFredrick Moore 24 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)31–24
- Q4 1:17TDMSUJaziun Patterson 2 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)31–31
- OT 0:00TDILLHudson Clement 25 Yd pass from Michael Clayton II (Ethan Moczulski Kick)38–31
- OT 0:00TDMSUJaziun Patterson 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)38–37
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans — 2026-10-10 Game Analysis
Final/OT · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Illinois Fighting Illini | Michigan State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 25 | 19 |
| Total yards | 409 | 342 |
| Net passing yards | 282 | 215 |
| Rushing yards | 127 | 127 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-12 | 6-10 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 2-16 | 9-69 |
| Time of possession | 33:52 | 26:08 |
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans — NCAA Game Analysis
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Michigan State Spartans 38–37 in overtime, a 1-point margin. Illinois Fighting Illini led in total offense, 409 to 342. Illinois Fighting Illini converted 5 of 12 third downs; Michigan State Spartans converted 6 of 10.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Illinois Fighting Illini
Passing
- #4Katin Houser
- #7Michael Clayton II
Rushing
- #21Aidan Laughery
- #24Javari Barnett
- #4Katin Houser
- #23Jordan Anderson
- #2Carson Boyd
- #7Michael Clayton II
Receiving
- #13Hudson Clement
- #17Collin Dixon
- #11Brayden Trimble
- #21Aidan Laughery
- #83Kaden Feagin
- #80Eddie Kasper
- #10Ty Robinson
Defense
- #10James Kreutz
- #26Ismael Kante
- #16Tanner Heckel
- #7Matthew Bailey
- #43Joe Barna
- #1Xavier Scott
- #0Mac Resetich
- #33Grant Beerman
- #6Juice Clarke
- #18Mason Muragin
- #24Will Holmes
- #5Jakwon Morris
- #54Demetrius John
- #4Daniel Brown
- #4Katin Houser
- #52Pat Farrell
- #29James Finley IV
- #40Ean Rhea
- #21Ben Clawson
- #96Darrell Prater
- #28Kayden Bennett
- #90Carter Janki
Michigan State Spartans
Passing
- #11Alessio Milivojevic
- #12Carson Gulker
Rushing
- #4Jaziun Patterson
- #13Chrishon McCray
- #3Rodney Bullard Jr.
- #12Carson Gulker
- #32Kenneth Williams
- #21Marvis Parrish
- #11Alessio Milivojevic
Receiving
- #31Jayden Savoury
- #6Fredrick Moore
- #3Rodney Bullard Jr.
- #13Chrishon McCray
- #4Jaziun Patterson
- #14Bryson Williams
- #21Marvis Parrish
- #82Brennan Parachek
Defense
- #12Cam Stodghill
- #21Nikai Martinez
- #4Charles Brantley
- #55Ben Roberts
- #1Kenny Soares Jr.
- #2Devin Vaught
- #7Michael Richard
- #18Dion Crawford
- #5Jordan Hall
- #10DiMari Malone
- #3Tre Bell
- #45Brady Pretzlaff
- #29KJ Deriso
- #24Jeremiah Favorite
- #9Keahnist Thompson
- #11Anelu Lafaele
- #17Braylon Collier
- #47Jaxson Wilson
- #98Derrick Simmons
- #8Trey Lisle
- #96Eli Coenen
- #52Mikeshun Beeler