The Spartans (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) followed a week off with a 38-16 loss at Illinois (7-3, 4-3) on Saturday in their road finale. They have dropped six of seven and need wins against Purdue and Rutgers ...

Free Press sports writer Chris Solari on what Michigan State football learned in a 38-16 loss at Illinois and previews Friday night's Purdue visit.

Fans figured that New York Giants receiver Darius Slayton's recent Instagram comment was a sign of discord, but the veteran cleared the air during the bye week.