| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 14 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 56 |
| Illinois | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
Spartans defeat Fighting Illini 56-35
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
Michigan State
Keith Nichol , QB
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Michigan State | Illinois |
| First Downs | 21 | 12 |
| Total Offense | 421 | 305 |
| Rushes-YDS | 21-89 | 16-52 |
| Passing YDS | 332 | 253 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Total Yards | 610 | 599 |
| T.O.P. | 12:22 | 08:05 |