Illinois wide receiver Hank Beatty (80) catches a punt as Michigan State defensive back Aveon Grose (30) closes in during the first half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) passes the ball as Michigan State defensive linemen Maverick Hansen (97) and Khris Bogle (2) defend during the first half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant, left, celebrates with tight end Tanner Arkin (85) after scoring a touchdown against Michigan State,during the first half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) looks to pass during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) scores a touchdown ahead of Michigan State defensive back Jaylen Thompson (16) during the first half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant, left, celebrates with quarterback Luke Altmyer after scoring a touchdown against Michigan State during the first half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)