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There’s a lot that could still happen, but the Illini aren’t likely to be the last ones standing. And they will rue Saturday’s defeat as surely as they will the 23-15 letdown against Michigan State that preceded it.

Broader implications aside, simply getting the better of the Boilermakers for a change would hit the spot. They’ve taken home the Cannon in five of the last six renditions of this rivalry series and have a five-game winning streak at Memorial Stadium, where they haven’t lost since 2010.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – To say Michigan State was a long shot on Saturday would be generous.

Tommy DeVito and Illinois stalled at the Spartans’ 25 when time expired.

The Vols, led by QB Hendon Hooker, still have to prove they can outscore the superpowers like Joe Burrow and LSU did in 2019.

Illinois ranks No. 1 in scoring defense (8.9 points per game), total defense (224.5 yards per game) and passing efficiency defense (77.9).

Michigan State vs Illinois game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 10 game on Saturday, November 5

Illinois could get in the mix if they can upset Michigan in the regular season and Ohio State in the Big Ten title game.

National Championship Game ticket reservation prices for Tennessee rose 50% ahead of the team’s clash with Georgia.