In the past half-century, the Illinois Fighting Illini have beaten the Michigan Wolverines at home just twice, in 1983 and 2009, entering today. Make it three, as the #21 Illini upset the #24 Wolverines 21-7 on Memorial Stadium's 100th anniversary/Official Rededication game. It was the 77th sellout in the history of the historic stadium, and what a coincidence given how today … [Read more...] about Illini Gain Historic, Emotional Win Over #24 Michigan, Fans Storm Field
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Michigan Wolverines Shut Down Illini; Win Low-Scoring Big 10 Affair
67-65 in multiple overtimes this was not. This meeting between the Illini and Wolverines was much less "college basketball on AstroPlay" than last year. Michigan still won; this time with a different style. Out of the gates Michigan dominated. They held a 172-13 yardage advantage after one quarter of play; 249-30 at the half. UM tailback Fitzgerald Toussaint had 121 yards … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Shut Down Illini; Win Low-Scoring Big 10 Affair
Michigan 67, Illinois 65: Instant Classic Despite Lack of Defense
When the Illini and the Wolverines got together to play college basketball in February, the score was Illinois 51, Michigan 44. When they met to play college football Saturday, the score was UM 67, UI 65. It reminded me of the 2009 Illini basketball 38-33 loss to home state. Because you looked at the box score, and you're like "is that a misprint?" If this Big Ten conference … [Read more...] about Michigan 67, Illinois 65: Instant Classic Despite Lack of Defense