Free Press sports writer Chris Solari on what Michigan State football learned in a 38-16 loss at Illinois and previews Friday night's Purdue visit.

Most of that work came in the slot against top Illinois cornerback Xavier Scott ... “I do think we had some guys running free ...

Columnist Graham Couch gives his thoughts on the Spartans' performance in defeat Saturday at Illinois with three quick takes.

The Michigan State Spartans have their man in head coach Jonathan Smith. The Michigan Wolverines, on the other hand, might ...

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

After another blowout loss, this time at Illinois, Michigan State football enters its final two games needing to win both for ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Josh McCray ran for three touchdowns and Luke Altmyer threw two TD passes, leading Illinois to a 38-16 ...

The Michigan State Spartans are now 4-6 after a 38-16 blowout loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign.  Jonathan ...

The Illini finished 6-1 at home. It's the first time they've won six home games in a season since 2001 when they captured the ...