Rehash and Analysis: Michigan State takes step backward in 38-16 loss at Illinois, must win out for bowl eligibility

Michigan State had high hopes of snapping a two-game losing streak coming out of its second bye week. The Spartans, however, failed to replicate the success they enjoyed coming out of the first bye week against an Illinois team that played with a bounce on senior day. Coming off this 38-16 loss, Michigan State must now win its final two games of the season to reach the six wins needed for bowl elibility.