Michigan State falls at Illinois for sixth loss in last seven games
Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) scores a touchdown ahead of Michigan State defensive back Jaylen Thompson (16) during the first half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) AP Michigan State came out of a bye the same way it went in – with a loss.