Since the 2017 season, Illinois and Michigan State have met 17 times, with Illinois holding a 13–4 edge in the series.
Most recently Illinois won 12–6 on April 3, 2026.
Right now Illinois is 15–39 and Michigan State is 17–34, with Michigan State at 178 days since a win against Illinois' 173.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 3 2026 | Michigan State home | Illinois | 12–6 |
| Fri, Apr 3 2026 | Michigan State home | Michigan State | 7–0 |
| Sun, Apr 13 2025 | Illinois home | Illinois | 5–4 |
| Sat, Apr 12 2025 | Illinois home | Michigan State | 7–5 |
| Fri, Apr 11 2025 | Illinois home | Illinois | 12–4 |
| Sun, Apr 21 2024 | Michigan State home | Illinois | 6–3 |
| Sat, Apr 20 2024 | Michigan State home | Michigan State | 6–5 |
| Fri, Apr 19 2024 | Michigan State home | Illinois | 8–6 |
| Sun, Apr 23 2023 | Illinois home | Illinois | 4–2 |
| Sat, Apr 22 2023 | Illinois home | Illinois | 12–8 |
| Fri, Apr 21 2023 | Illinois home | Illinois | 4–3 |
| Fri, Mar 12 2021 | Michigan State home | Michigan State | 5–2 |
| Thu, Mar 11 2021 | Illinois home | Illinois | 9–3 |
| Thu, Mar 11 2021 | Michigan State home | Illinois | 7–2 |
| Sat, Apr 15 2017 | Michigan State home | Illinois | 9–5 |
| Sat, Apr 15 2017 | Michigan State home | Illinois | 6–5 |
| Fri, Apr 14 2017 | Michigan State home | Illinois | 6–3 |
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