Michigan State and Illinois have had a bye week to think about what they've done, and what they need to do better to create a November to remember.

Illinois (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) and Michigan State (4-5, 2-4) carry two-game losing streaks into the home finale for the Fighting Illini on Saturday afternoon in Champaign.

Both teams also have soft enough schedules to suggest a three-game winning streak is feasible. But a slide isn't out of the question for either team.

The Illinois defense will be without leading tackler Dylan Rosiek. The junior linebacker suffered a season-ending leg fracture in the Nov. 2 home loss to Minnesota.

The Illini also will miss defensive back Miles Scott in the first half. He is serving the rest of his penalty for a fourth-quarter targeting call versus the Gophers.

Game time is 2:30 pm Saturday.