Stanton throws school-record five TDs in rout

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Michigan State's record book needs updating. Drew Stanton set a school record with five touchdown passes and the 17th-ranked Spartans set marks with 705 yards of offense and seven touchdowns in a 61-14 romp over Illinois in the Big Ten opener for both schools Saturday. Stanton tied the record by halftime, doing whatever he pleased during a 28-point second quarter that turned a 10-7 game into a rout. Illinois (2-2) gave up 318 yards in the first half. "It was a pretty good outing. He had a good day," Michigan State coach John L. Smith said with a grin. The Spartans (4-0) entered the game with the fourth-ranked offense in the nation and will likely move up after increasing their average to 594 yards per game. Michigan State last opened a season with four wins in 1999. "I apologize to all the Illini fans," Illinois coach Ron Zook said.