Predicting the final score of every 2024 Michigan State football game

10. at Illinois

The final road game is upon Michigan State, and the team at this point is feeling more confident after securing a win last week and seeing an easier stretch of games in front of them.

Michigan State travels to Illinois for its ninth game of the season as the Spartans look to clinch a bowl game in year one under Jonathan Smith. But don’t get too comfortable because Illinois has a chance to be solid this year.

Vegas views Illinois similarly to Michigan State and has the Illini’s win total set at 5.5 which is slightly better than Michigan States. Illinois also should have a good offense this year and potentially one of the better offensive lines in the Big Ten.

But I think Michigan State will get the job done again. I expect a higher scoring game in this one with both offenses being able to move the ball with ease. But I think the Spartans will start fast in the second half to get a little breathing room and timely interception late in the game will clinch the win and bowl eligibility.

Prediction: MSU wins 41-34

Record: 6-4, 3-4