Josh McCray runs for three TDs to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over slumping Michigan State
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)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Marton]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Josh McCray ran for three touchdowns and Luke Altmyer threw two TD passes, leading Illinois to a 38-16 victory Saturday over Michigan State. McCray had nine carries for 61 yards, Altmyer completed 19 of 32 passes for 231 yards and Pat Bryant caught four passes for a career-high 135 yards and a TD in his final home game as the Illini (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) ended a two-game losing streak. Aidan Chiles was 23-of-40 passing for 256 yards and two TDs and Aziah Johnson and Nate Carter caught TD passes for the Spartans (4-6, 2-5), who have lost six of seven.
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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)
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