Final/OT
October 10, 2026 β’ Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 10, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini (3-3) takes on Michigan State Spartans (2-4) at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
Illinois Fighting Illini
Visiting Side
Record
3-3
Michigan State Spartans
Home Side
Record
2-4
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ILL
|
10 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 38 |
|
MIC
|
0 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 37 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
11:46
Ethan Moczulski 40 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:21
Aidan Laughery 5 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Score
8:57
Katin Houser 2 Yd Run (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Score
3:29
Jaziun Patterson 6 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
0:00
Ethan Moczulski 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
8:48
Ethan Moczulski 38 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:52
Liam Boyd 42 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:30
Jaziun Patterson 11 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
13:14
Collin Dixon 14 Yd pass from Michael Clayton II (Aidan Laughery Run for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
7:47
Fredrick Moore 24 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
1:17
Jaziun Patterson 2 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
0:00
Hudson Clement 25 Yd pass from Michael Clayton II (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Score
0:00
Jaziun Patterson 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Illinois Fighting Illini
VS
53%
Michigan State Spartans
Projected Score
ILL 21
-
MIC 26
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Illinois Fighting Illini
STAT
Michigan State Spartans
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Michigan State Spartans plays on familiar turf at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Illinois Fighting Illini Could Win
Illinois Fighting Illini will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Michigan State Spartans Could Win
Michigan State Spartans has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
65,837
Closing Odds
Line: ILL -2.5 | O/U: 48.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Alessio Milivojevic
22/26, 196 YDS, 2 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Jaziun Patterson
17 CAR, 93 YDS, 3 TD
Team Passing Yards
Katin Houser
20/29, 194 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Aidan Laughery
17 CAR, 70 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Illinois Fighting Illini (0.0%)
Michigan State Spartans (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles
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