The loss to Indiana dropped the Spartans' record to 4-5. In Year 1 of Jonathan Smith’s tenure, many had the goal of making a bowl game. In order for Michigan State to gain bowl eligibility, it needs to win two of its remaining three games.

The Michigan State Spartans suffered a major defeat to the Illinois Fighting Illini, 38-16, and Spartan Nation has some thoughts.

Michigan State football went on the road to Illinois on Saturday afternoon, dropping a game to the Illini, 38-16. The game was one that the Spartans could have had a better outcome, but things ultimately did not go the Spartans way on both sides of the ball.