Michigan State's wild comeback falls short in OT loss to Illinois
After a furious fourth-quarter comeback, the Spartans went gutsy on a 2-point conversion try in OT but an incomplete pass left them short.
Michigan State's spirited comeback against Illinois in East Lansing fell short in overtime, extending the Spartans' losing streak to four games. The game began with a 17-point deficit, but a furious fourth-quarter effort by Michigan State brought it to overtime. In the final moments, Illinois quarterback Michael Clayton II connected with receiver Hudson Clement for a 25-yard touchdown, completing the sweep of the game with a 38-37 victory.
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