EAST LANSING, Michigan. — Illinois blew a 16-point second-half lead and lost its starting quarterback Saturday at Spartan Stadium, but still found a way to escape with a victory.
In relief of injured starting quarterback Katin Houser — who will miss ‘significant time’ with broken hand, Illinois head coach says Bret Bielema – freshman quarterback Michael ClaytonII completed 6 of 8 passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns, including a 25-yard pass on the first play of overtime, to help Illinois hold off the Spartans in a 38-37 overtime victory.
Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott broke a “Philadelphia special” pass for Michigan State tight end Jayden Tasty to end a wild game.
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