Illinois lives and dies by turnovers, which also happens to be Michigan State's weakness. Controlling turnovers will be important in Champaign.

Columnist Graham Couch breaks down five key factors in the Spartans' matchup at Illinois, including how to watch, the betting line and his prediction.

After suffering back-to-back losses for the first time this season, Illinois (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) limped into the bye week in hopes of healing injuries and getting its mind right. On Saturday, we'll find out whether the Illini got themselves patched up when they welcome Michigan State (4-5,