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FINAL: Illinois 31, Michigan State 27

With the Spartans facing fourth-and-3 from inside the 20, MSU quarterback Damion Berry had nowhere to go and was dropped by Carroll Phillips short of a first down.

The Illini have secured their first home win of the season against an FBS opponent. Check back in for Matt Daniels' reaction video and more coverage from Memorial Stadium.

Illinois 31, Michigan State 27, 1:35 left in fourth quarter

After a short gain following the second of two Spartans pass interference penalties, Jeff George Jr. hit Sam Mays with a touchdown pass in the back corner of the end zone.