{
  "id": 13371855,
  "title": "Michigan State football vs Illinois picks: Who gets 1st Big Ten win?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/michigan-state-football-vs-illinois-picks-who-gets-1st-big-ten-win-13371855",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T09:04:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michigan-state-football-vs-illinois-090443408.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michigan State's upcoming homecoming game against Illinois on Saturday, October 10, is set to determine which team secures their first Big Ten victory in three attempts. The Spartans have struggled recently, allowing only 235 yards of offense in their previous game and conceding 518 yards and 42 points to Ohio State two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the Illini have recently replaced their defensive coordinator following a loss to Ohio State that saw them give up 518 yards and 42 points. With the Illini having their second-lowest total allowed of the season, the Spartans may be facing an uphill battle against a team led by former MSU quarterback Katin Houser. Five Free Press sports writers have shared their predictions. Carlos Monarrez believes Illinois will score while Michigan State struggles, predicting a 31-16 outcome. Rainer Sabin predicts a more competitive game, with the Illini's poor overall performance making it difficult for Michigan State to overcome. Jeff Seidel, a fan, finds the game unlikely to be exciting and leans towards an upset for the Spartans, crediting Pat Fitzgerald's coaching. Chris Solari anticipates the Spartans' offense making progress but highlights their inability to slow Houser's performance. Shawn Windsor concludes that the Spartans' ability to score against Illinois is unlikely, predicting a narrow victory for Michigan State.",
  "summary": "Five Free Press sports writers sound off on Michigan State football's Week 6 matchup against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 10.",
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      {
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        "title": "Michigan State football vs Illinois picks: Who gets 1st Big Ten win?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/michigan-state-football-vs-illinois-picks-who-gets-1st-big-ten-win",
        "published": "2026-10-10T09:04:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}