![]() ![]() 14 in the AP Top 25 before dropping consecutive games. Illinois has been strong at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, so expect Michigan’s offensive line to be tested today. Three weeks ago, the Fighting Illini were 7-1 and controlled the Big Ten West, but things have taken a turn after they fell to Michigan State and Purdue. The last time Illinois defeated Michigan was in 2009, in a dominant 38-13 win - which matched the largest margin of victory for the Illini in the series. The most recent game was played in 2019 in Champaign, Ill., resulting in a 42-25 Wolverines victory. Michigan leads the all-time series against Illinois 71-23-2 since 1898. They have not let down so far as they lead 7-0.Įditor’s note: Following is our pregame coverage of today’s game. ![]() Through the first quarter, Illinois only has 22 yards of offense, while Michigan has 147 yards.Ĭoming into the game, many thought the Wolverines would look ahead to their College Football Playoff showdown against Ohio State next week. McCarthy was 3-for-3 for 31 yards passing. Corum is the first player in Michigan history to rush for a TD in 11 different games in a season.Īfter recovering the fumble with 1:45 left in the quarter, Illinois was unable to move the ball down the field and would head to the locker room down 7-3 at the half.Ĭorum accounted for 44 yards on the drive, and J.J. The star RB would walk off on his own power but, albeit slowly.Ĭorum has 103 yards rushing on 17 carries and one rushing TD. The last two Illinois drives combined for 20 plays, 103 yards, and over eight minutes of time of possession.īefore halftime, Michigan would get into the red zone, but after gaining four yards, Blake Corum would fumble and leave the game with an apparent knee injury. A false start on fourth-and-1 resulted in a 5-yard penalty for Illinois and would end up kicking an FG with 4:03 to play in the first half. The second quarter was much better for the Fighting Illini as they were able to get on the board with a 39-yard field goal from Caleb Griffin. Corum may not be 100 percent, but that’s a massive relief for the Wolverines. He was greeted with a loud roar from the crowd. Meekīlake Corum just returned to the game on Michigan’s second play of the third quarter. Illinois leads the Wolverines 17-10 after Brown’s 37-yard run. Michigan hadn’t given up a touchdown in the third quarter this year, but the Wolverines have given up two to Chase Brown, who has 121 rushing yards. This is his 16th game with 100+ yards rushing, which ties a program record. He’s the first with 100+ rushing yards since Kenneth Walker had 197 yards in week 9 of last year for Michigan State. Brown is the first running back with 100 yards rushing against Michigan this season. Three plays later, Chase Brown takes a handoff 37-yards to the end zone to give Illinois a 17-10 lead. McCarthy threw a bomb to Andrel Anthony that should have been caught for a touchdown, but Anthony couldn’t reel it in, and the officials didn’t throw a flag. Michigan would get the ball back, and The Wolverines thought it drew Illinois offsides on fourth-and-6. Michigan had outscored teams 117-3 in the second half of the last five games, but the Fighting Illini have kept it close. The FG was Michigan’s first points since the opening drive.įollowing the short drive, Illinois would respond with a 9-play, 67 yards on the drive, capped off by an 8-yard TD run from Chase Brown. To start the third quarter, star RB Blake Corum would return to the game and after a short 7-play, 24-yard drive Jake Moody knocks down a 45-yard field goal going straight into strong winds. ![]() Meek Third quarter: Illinois 17, Michigan 10 The Wolverines trail Illinois 17-16 with 3:14 remaining and need a quick stop. Michigan concerned a fourth-and-4 but had to settle for a field goal after a dropped pass and an overthrow to a wide-open Colston Loveland. Illinois will try to bounce back and take on Northwestern on the road. Michigan will play Ohio State next Saturday in arguably their biggest matchup since 2006, as both teams are undefeated, and a spot in the CFP is on the line. The Battle for the Doak Walker award was a sight to see as Chase Brown finished with 140 yards rushing, and two touchdowns on 29 carries, while Blake Corum, despite the injury, finished with 108 rushing yards, and one touchdown on 18 carries. Illinois did all it could to hold onto its seven-point lead in the fourth quarter but was unable to put any points on the board. ![]()
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