Team vs. Team

Head-to-Head

Record since 1955: 20–27–2

CollegeFootballData shows 49 matchups from 1955 through 2024. This is a record within that coverage window, not an all-time total. Earlier games may exist.

Results

Last 5 matchups

Date	Illinois	Score	Michigan State	Score
Nov 16, 2024	Illinois	38	Michigan State	16
Nov 5, 2022	Illinois	15	Michigan State	23
Nov 9, 2019	Illinois	37	Michigan State	34
Nov 5, 2016	Illinois	31	Michigan State	27
Oct 26, 2013	Illinois	3	Michigan State	42

Completed scores available in CollegeFootballData. Results are ordered newest first.

MetricIllinoisMichigan State

Wins in available recordsProvider coverage: 1892–2026 / 1898–2025; not a verified all-time total642620

Winning percentage in available recordsWins ÷ (wins + losses + ties) within provider coverage48.6%56.1%

NFL Draft picksCFBD draft-history coverage101154

First-round picksCFBD draft-history coverage1024

10+ Regular-Season Win SeasonsSeasons with at least 10 wins before postseason play · methodology v237

Losing seasonsLosses greater than wins6250

Weeks in AP PollCFBD coach-season poll résumé, deduplicated by team-season204418

Weeks ranked #1Historical AP aggregate not yet available from a single verified common-window dataset——

Program statistics and NFL Draft selections reflect CollegeFootballData coverage unless otherwise attributed. For official all-time records, consult school athletics records. A dash means unavailable, never zero.