Sat, Oct 10 · Week 6 · Conference game
Illinois at Michigan State weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI
- TV
- FS1
It was 76°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 23 mph. Final: Illinois 38, Michigan State 37.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical October at the stadium: highs near 62°16°, lows near 45°7°, rain on 38% of days.
Stadium
Stadium page Spartan Stadium
- Location
- East Lansing, MI
- Surface
- Grass
- Roof
- Open air
- Field runs
- north to south
- Elevation
- 856 ft261 m
Typical in October
Highs near 62°16°, lows near 45°7°. Rain on 38% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 29%, freezing on 2%. 10-year average.
Series history
Illinois leads 1-0
1 meeting tracked here since 2024 · Illinois won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nov 16 | Michigan State at Illinois | Illinois 38-16 | Gies Memorial Stadium |
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Spartan Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Northwestern at Michigan State | 24–21 |  45°7° · dry · 16 mph26 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Illinois at Michigan State: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Illinois at Michigan State?
It was 76°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 23 mph. Final: Illinois 38, Michigan State 37.
Does Spartan Stadium have a roof?
No. Spartan Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.