Illinois football visits Michigan State on Saturday, both teams 0-2 in the Big Ten
Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. on FS1 after the Illini's 24-17 loss to Purdue.
CHAMPAIGN - Illinois football plays at Michigan State at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, according to the university's athletics department. The game airs on FS1.
Both teams are 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the Big Ten. Illinois lost 24-17 to Purdue on Oct. 3, the schedule shows.
Saturday is the 50th meeting between the programs. Illinois trails the all-time series 20-27-2 but has won three of the last four, and it is the team's first trip to Michigan State under coach Bret Bielema. Wide receiver Collin Dixon ranks third in the nation with eight receiving touchdowns. Ca'Lil Valentine suffered a season-ending leg injury against Purdue, the department said.
Source: Fighting Illini Athletics game preview, Oct. 5, 2026, and football schedule.