Illinois has one of the best big-play wide receivers in the Big Ten in Pat Bryant, who has seven touchdowns and averages 16.7 yards per reception. If Illinois can protect Luke Altmyer, the Illini should have opportunities to throw against a Michigan secondary that has allowed gains of 10-plus yards on 47.3 percent of

Michigan football has been dealing with some injury concerns of late, with left tackle Myles Hinton, center Dominick Giudice, and edge rusher Derrick Moore all being unavailable against Washington in Week 6. The Wolverines have also seen Josaiah Stewart, Will Johnson, Colston Loveland, and several reserves miss time in recent weeks.

The No. 22 Michigan Wolverines (4-2) take on a fellow Big Ten foe when they visit the No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). The