The No. 24 Michigan Wolverines (4-2) hit the road for a Big Ten clash against the No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL).
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When is Michigan vs. Illinois and when does it start?
This matchup between the Wolverines and Fighting Illini is scheduled on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Be ready to see the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Michigan vs. Illinois
The Wolverines and Fighting Illini will take to the gridiron at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) for this matchup on Oct. 19, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Michigan Stats & Insights
The Wolverines enter the matchup after losing 27-17 to the Washington Huskies in their last outing on Oct. 5.
Michigan ranks 16th-worst in total offense (306.3 yards per game), but has played slightly better on defense, ranking 43rd with 336.2 yards allowed per game.
With 115.0 offensive passing yards per game (third-worst) and 259.8 passing yards allowed per game on defense (24th-worst), the Wolverines have been playing poorly on both sides of the ball this year in the passing game.
Michigan sports the 40th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (191.3 per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best with just 76.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Wolverines are averaging 23.5 points per game offensively this season (101st in the FBS), and they are giving up 22.3 points per game (55th) on the other side of the ball.
Illinois Stats & Insights
Their last time out, the Fighting Illini knocked off the Purdue Boilermakers 50-49.
With 382.0 total yards per game on offense, Illinois ranks 77th in the FBS in 2024. Defensively, it ranks 58th, giving up 347.8 total yards per contest.
The Fighting Illini rank 57th in the FBS with 242.5 passing yards per contest on offense, and they rank 44th with 197.3 passing yards surrendered per game on defense.
With 139.5 rushing yards per game on offense, Illinois ranks 88th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 77th, surrendering 150.5 rushing yards per game.
With 31.0 points per game on offense, the Fighting Illini rank 49th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 31st, giving up 20.0 points per contest.
Michigan Key Players to Watch
Davis Warren leads Michigan with 444 passing yards (88.8 ypg) on 48-of-72 passing with two touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
Kalel Mullings’ team-high 589 rushing yards (98.2 per game) have come on 91 carries, with six touchdowns this year.
This season Donovan Edwards has collected 353 yards (58.8 per game) on 73 attempts with three touchdowns.
Colston Loveland’s 261 receiving yards (43.5 yards per game) lead the team. He has 29 receptions with two touchdowns.
Semaj Morgan has reeled in 13 passes for 78 yards (13.0 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Marlin Klein’s seven catches have netted him 75 yards (12.5 ypg).
Illinois Key Players to Watch
Luke Altmyer leads Illinois with 1,426 passing yards (237.7 ypg) on 111-of-164 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to one interception this season. He also adds 90 rushing yards (15.0 ypg) on 49 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
Kaden Feagin’s team-high 306 rushing yards (61.2 per game) have come on 67 carries, with three touchdowns this year.
This season Josh McCray has collected 181 yards (30.2 per game) on 41 attempts with three touchdowns, while also catching nine passes for 91 yards (15.2 per game) and one touchdown.
Pat Bryant’s 446 receiving yards (74.3 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s registered 26 receptions and seven touchdowns.
Zakhari Franklin has reeled in 29 passes for 352 yards (58.7 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Collin Dixon’s seven receptions have netted him 137 yards (22.8 ypg).
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