CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The Fighting Illini defense came through when it mattered most - clinching the game with a clutch fourth-down stop deep in its own territory to send Illinois to a 31-27 win against Michigan State on Saturday.

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Not this time, Michigan State.@IlliniFootball stuffs reigning #B1G champs on fourth down to seal 31-27 win. https://t.co/MAJIlXQIph

— Illinois on BTN (@IllinoisOnBTN) November 5, 2016