“I do think we had some guys running free,” Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith said. “We made some big plays today, with AZ ...

The Michigan State Spartans were hammered by the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday afternoon, falling 38-16 in a pivotal matchup that had major implications ...

The loss to Indiana dropped the Spartans' record to 4-5. In Year 1 of Jonathan Smith’s tenure, many had the goal of making a ...

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, ...

Another tough day for Michigan State football vs. Illinois. What's left of this season is a different kind of hard. ...

Illinois started with the ball after MSU won the toss and deferred. Michigan State forced a three and out after Jordan Hall ...

Illinois is already bowl eligible at 6-3 but has lost the past two games, against Oregon and Minnesota. Michigan ...

It was a new opponent, but the same Michigan State football team on Saturday, as the Spartans beat themselves too much in a ...

Michigan State football starting cornerback Charles Brantley and starting safety Malik Spencer both are out vs. Illinois with ...

The Michigan State Spartans' No. 1 priority in recruiting has been targeting the Midwest. It has been the stated mission of Coach Jonathan Smith since his firs ...

The Michigan State Spartans are beginning their quest for bowl eligibility with a showdown this afternoon against the Illinois Fighting Illini.  The Illini are ...

Five Free Press sports writers have some thoughts on Michigan State football's road game against Illinois on Saturday ...