The Fighting Illini will play the Spartans on Saturday, October 10th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Spartan Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between Illinois and Michigan State taking place at Spartan Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Illinois has a 92.00 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Michigan State is 90.33.
- Away Illinois - Heading into Week 6, Illinois currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Michigan State - Michigan State has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 6 matchup, they rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Illinois away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Illinois ranks 9th (153) in the Big Ten Conference, with Michigan State currently ranking 16th (91) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, Illinois stands 5th (130) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Michigan State sits at 6th (116) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - Illinois has a 2-3 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Michigan State currently 2-3 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
Best Fighting Illini at Spartans Odds
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Illinois at Michigan State Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 6 | Illinois vs Michigan State Saturday, October 10th, 2026 | ILL 38, MSU 37 (OT) Spartan Stadium | Illinois by 1 |
| 2024 Week 12 | Michigan State vs Illinois Saturday, November 16th, 2024 | ILL 38, MSU 16 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Illinois by 22 |
| 2022 Week 10 | Michigan State vs Illinois Saturday, November 5th, 2022 | MSU 23, ILL 15 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Michigan State by 8 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Illinois | 3-2 | 5.000 | 5 | 3 | 232 | 194 | 3-2 | 2-1 | W3 |
| Michigan State | 0-2 | 0.000 | 2 | 3 | 91 | 116 | 2-1 | 0-2 | L3 |
Illinois & Michigan State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois YR: futures available
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Illinois & Michigan State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UAB vs Illinois | ILL 42, UAB 23 Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Duke vs Illinois | DUKE 31, ILL 27 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Southern Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 48, SIU 10 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Ohio State | OSU 42, ILL 19 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Purdue vs Illinois | PUR 24, ILL 17 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Michigan State | ILL 38, MSU 37 (OT) Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | Oregon vs Illinois | ILL 21, ORE 10 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Maryland | ILL 20, MD 17 Saturday, October 31st, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Nebraska vs Illinois | Friday, November 6th, 2026 8:00 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Illinois vs UCLA | Friday, November 13th, 2026 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Iowa vs Illinois | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Toledo vs Michigan State | MSU 30, TOL 20 Friday, September 4th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Eastern Michigan vs Michigan State | MSU 35, EMU 7 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Michigan State vs Notre Dame | ND 27, MSU 10 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Nebraska vs Michigan State | NEB 31, MSU 13 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Michigan State vs Wisconsin | WIS 31, MSU 3 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Michigan State | ILL 38, MSU 37 (OT) Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Northwestern vs Michigan State | NU 24, MSU 21 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | Michigan State vs UCLA | UCLA 28, MSU 10 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Michigan State vs Michigan | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Washington vs Michigan State | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Oregon vs Michigan State | Friday, November 20th, 2026 8:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Michigan State vs Rutgers | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Michigan State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Illinois vs Michigan State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Michigan State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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