Michigan State Spartans 16–38 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2024

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Michigan State Spartans 38–16 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 16, Illinois Fighting Illini 38.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Michigan State Spartans 38–16 in Week 12 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 246.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Aidan Laughery — 37.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Nick Marsh — 4 rec, 58.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.197/play) vs Michigan State (+0.043/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	6	3	6	0	16
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	6	3	12	38

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

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+3OPP 21

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+3OPP 20

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1TD
PBPat Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (57 yards)
Michigan State
Q1TD
AJAziah Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Aidan Chiles pass to Aziah Johnson for a touchdown (52 yards)
Illinois
Q1TD
JMJosh McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Josh McCray rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q2TD
ZFZakhari Franklin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Luke Altmyer pass to Zakhari Franklin for a touchdown (4 yards)
Michigan State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
9-18
Field goal good from 38 yards
Michigan State
Q3TD
NCNate Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Aidan Chiles pass to Nate Carter for a touchdown (5 yards)
Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
15-21
Field goal good from 37 yards
Illinois
Q4TD
JMJosh McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
Josh McCray rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Illinois
Q4TD
JMJosh McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Josh McCray rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 246.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.71 EPA
Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 231.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.39 EPA

Rushing

Aidan Laughery (Illinois) — 37.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Josh McCray (Illinois) — 61.0 yds · 3 TD +0.88 EPA
Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (Michigan State) — 26.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

Nick Marsh (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 58.0 yds -0.00 EPA
Zakhari Franklin (Illinois) — 7 rec · 44.0 yds +0.75 EPA
Pat Bryant (Illinois) — 4 rec · 135.0 yds +0.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	32	59.4%	246	2	+0.21	+6.71
Aidan Chiles	Michigan State	44	52.3%	231	2	+0.01	+0.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan State	Illinois
Plays	67	63
EPA / play	+0.043	+0.197
Total EPA	+2.88	+12.39
Success rate	37.3%	44.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.009	+0.210
Rush EPA / play	+0.108	+0.183
Yards	349	384

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	3	1	-3.21	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	5	7	-3.22	Punt
Q1	Illinois	2	69	+4.99	Pass TD
Q1	Michigan State	4	75	+6.46	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois	13	85	+7.08	Rush TD
Q1	Michigan State	6	29	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Illinois	4	11	-2.44	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	4	27	+0.51	Punt
Q2	Illinois	12	64	+4.73	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan State	8	55	+0.40	Field goal
Q2	Illinois	3	7	-0.44	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Michigan State	10	75	+6.96	Pass TD
Q3	Illinois	7	56	+0.69	Field goal
Q3	Michigan State	3	8	-1.88	Punt
Q3	Illinois	3	0	-3.49	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass to Nate Carter for a touchdown (5 yards) (+4.68 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass to Aziah Johnson for a touchdown (52 yards) (+4.41 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass to Montorie Foster Jr. for 10 yards (4th & 4) (+4.2 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (57 yards) (+3.93 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles rushes for 19 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.33 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for 32 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.93 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams rushes for a loss of 2 yards (3rd & 2) (-2.75 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles sacked for a loss of 7 yards (3rd & 7) (-2.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (38–16) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 246.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.197 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Michigan State Spartans 16, Illinois Fighting Illini 38 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 16–38.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628547.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 246.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Michigan State Spartans at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.