Crossword puzzle clue "unlikely state of a state"

Unlikely state of a state?

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue and Wisconsin

Unlikely to take no for an answer

Unlikely to reconsider

Song about a big-eyed bird's unlikely triumphs?

Unlikely to be caught, say

Unlikely beachgoers

Cakes' unlikely partner