Josh McCray runs for three TDs to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over slumping Michigan State
— Josh McCray ran for three touchdowns and Luke Altmyer threw two TD passes, leading Illinois to a 38-16 victory Saturday over Michigan State.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Michigan State Spartans
16
Illinois Fighting Illini
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
| ILL | 14 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 38 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 | @ UCLA Bruins | L 10-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Northwestern Wildcats | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Illinois Fighting Illini | L 37-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | L 3-31 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Nebraska Cornhuskers | L 13-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:56 16-38
Josh McCray 1 Yd Run (David Olano Kick)
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Touchdown 7:30 16-31
Josh McCray 1 Yd Run (David Olano Kick)
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Field Goal 5:45 16-24
David Olano 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:35 16-21
Nate Carter 5 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jonathan Kim Kick)
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Field Goal 1:02 9-21
Jonathan Kim 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:01 6-21
Zakhari Franklin 4 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick)
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Touchdown 1:06 6-14
Josh McCray 11 Yd Run (David Olano Kick)
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Touchdown 7:53 6-7
Aziah Johnson 52 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jonathan Kim PAT failed)
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Touchdown 9:52 0-7
Pat Bryant 57 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick)
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ILL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:16 · End of Game
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MSU 0:16
12 plays, 28 yards, 1:40 · Downs
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ILL 1:56
4 plays, 38 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:56 16-38
Josh McCray 1 Yd Run (David Olano Kick)
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MSU 4:06
9 plays, 13 yards, 3:24 · Downs
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ILL 7:30
8 plays, 49 yards, 5:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:30 16-31
Josh McCray 1 Yd Run (David Olano Kick)
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MSU 12:46
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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ILL 14:53
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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MSU 2:01
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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ILL 3:44
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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MSU 4:09
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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ILL 5:45
8 plays, 56 yards, 3:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:45 16-24
David Olano 37 Yd Field Goal
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MSU 9:35
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:35 16-21
Nate Carter 5 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jonathan Kim Kick)
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MSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:18 · End of Half
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ILL 0:18
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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MSU 1:02
9 plays, 55 yards, 0:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:02 9-21
Jonathan Kim 38 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 2:01
12 plays, 64 yards, 6:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:01 6-21
Zakhari Franklin 4 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick)
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MSU 8:10
4 plays, 14 yards, 3:39 · Punt
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ILL 11:49
4 plays, 11 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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MSU 12:46
6 plays, 23 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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ILL 1:06
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:06 6-14
Josh McCray 11 Yd Run (David Olano Kick)
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MSU 7:53
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:53 6-7
Aziah Johnson 52 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jonathan Kim PAT failed)
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ILL 9:52
2 plays, 74 yards, 1:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:52 0-7
Pat Bryant 57 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick)
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MSU 10:56
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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ILL 13:18
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:35 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
MSU
ILL
18
1st Downs
18
2-15
3rd down efficiency
8-15
4-6
4th down efficiency
1-1
343
Total Yards
369
256
Passing
231
23/40
Comp/Att
19/32
6.4
Yards per pass
7.2
87
Rushing
138
28
Rushing Attempts
31
3.1
Yards per rush
4.5
7-73
Penalties
3-20
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
28:32
Possession
31:28
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