Illinois vs. Michigan - October 19, 2024

Michigan's 3-0 record is even more impressive than it looks Some might argue with the fact that Michigan football is 3-0, but they would be doing just that: arguing with facts. Regardless of what the NCAA has said about

Michigan's turnover problems are something Kyle Whittingham is eager to fix in Big Ten playTurnovers can make or break a game; just look at what happened when Michigan got the crucial interceptions against Oklahoma. That turnover made the difference f

Michigan got through non-conference play unscathed but the real works starts nowMichigan made it through non-conference unscathed, but it wasn't easy. Some thought the Oklahoma game would be the toughest for the Wolverines, but actually is

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🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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Illini in the NFL: Jacas picks off Aaron RodgersA big weekend for the former Illini.

Early odds suggest that Michigan vs. Iowa could turn into a slugfest After a 3-0 start that had some ups and downs, Michigan football will turn its attention to the Big Ten this week, starting conference play with Iowa. No easy g

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B/R's Playoff Bracket Projections and Predictions after Week 3 🔮How the college football landscape is shaking out after a wild weekend of action 📲

Who really are the Wolverines, even with a 3-0 record?Michigan’s 52-17 win over UTEP feels like fool’s gold. That may be hyperbole considering the margin of victory for the Wolverines but their frustrating start to

3 of the biggest overreactions to Michigan's win over UTEPOutrage erupted on social platforms as Michigan was down early to UTEP in the Big House. Rival fans got their kicks in before common sense prevailed and Michiga

🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

Michigan moves up slightly in AP poll but chance for real movement is comingAs far as where Michigan football is ranked right now, according to the updated AP Poll, it almost doesn't even matter. That's because regardless of the ranking

Bryce Underwood's excitement for Tommy Carr is a testament to his leadership at MichiganBryce Underwood is the star quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines, but that doesn't mean there isn't someone waiting in the wings to take over after his time

5 Things learned from Michigan’s sluggish yet impressive win over UTEP Saturday's Michigan football game against UTEP was a tale of two halves. The Wolverines were sluggish and mistake-prone in the first half, as the Miners took t

4 Michigan freshmen gave fans every reason to believe in a bright future vs. UTEPMichigan's 52-17 win over UTEP was the first time this season that Wolverines fans got to see backups enter the game in the fourth quarter. So far this season,

Savion Hiter's response to adversity in the Michigan win is what you'd expect from a 5-starSavion Hiter was one of the most anticipated players for Michigan this season, coming in as a five-star running back out of the Class of 2026. Well, it took a f

Michigan's best freshman might be former 3-star recruit Tariq Boney When Tariq Boney committed to the Michigan football program, he was a three-star recruit. That eventually changed, at least, according to some recruiting servic

Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

CFB Top 25 After Week 3 ↕️More volatility was expected this week after 2 upset losses on Saturday. Tap for full list 📲

Michigan's defense was better than it looked in Wolverines win over UTEP Things began eerily reminiscent of how the Western Michigan game unfolded two weeks ago. Then a Bryce Underwood turnover stalled the opening drive, and the Mine

A big positive from Michigan's win over UTEP is the passing game Michigan's win over UTEP was far from perfect. There were some shaky moments, especially in the first half as the Wolverines got off to a sluggish start. Twice

3 winners and 2 losers in Michigan's uncomfortable 52-17 win over UTEPIt may have been a slow start, but Michigan got the blowout win it needed in non-conference play, and it comes at the right time. With No. 18 Iowa up next and a

Michigan Stays Undefeated 〽️Tap for Bryce Underwood's full stat line and recap as Wolverines are now 3-0 📲

3 instant takeaways from Michigan's sloppy win over UTEP: A tale of two halvesThere some scary moments on Saturday at the Big House for Michigan football. One week after a 17-10 win over 11th-ranked Oklahoma, the Wolverines found themselv

Halftime Kyle Whittingham speech made the difference in Michigan's blowout win vs. UTEP After nearly losing to Western Michigan in Week 1, Michigan needed a convincing win over UTEP, their only other non-Power 4 opponent this season. The Wolverines

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Crazy stat shows Michigan's Jyaire Hill has been beyond elite so far this season One of the biggest reasons why Michigan football was able to beat Oklahoma last week was the play of Jyaire Hill. The senior cornerback made a huge mistake in t

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New Big College Noon Day episode 'live' from Oxford before Saturday's highly anticipated matchup

No. 19 Michigan vs. UTEP final odds and predictions for the Wolverines' final non-conference gameThere was a lot of doubt that Michigan would be 2-0 heading into Week 3 based on how the Wolverines looked through most of the matchup against Western Michigan.

Beers, Bets and Bites for Michigan Football vs UTEPRecipe: Green Chile Cheeseburgers Ingredients Queso: 1 tbsp each butter and flour, 1 cup milk, 12 oz Monterey Jack, ¼ cup Parmesan, salt and pepper. Relish: 1 p

All-in-1 fan guide for Michigan Wolverines vs. UTEP Miners in Week 3Welcome to Week 3 of the college football season, and if you are a Michigan fan, you are in the right place. Sometimes gearing up for game-day an be stressful,

Kyle Whittingham playing his brand of football must be Michigan's focus moving forwardAfter the Western Michigan game, there was a lot of debate on whether or not Kyle Whittingham was actually the right fit in Ann Arbor. Then, after the Oklahoma

3 bold predictions for Michigan football against UTEP After a more difficult game than anticipated against Western Michigan and a hard-fought win over Oklahoma last week, the Wolverines will be back in Big House We

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All eyes on defense as Illini look to tackle SalukisIllinois (1-1) head coach Bret Bielema has been pushing the idea that the team can't get beat by Duke twice following its 31-27 loss on Saturday. A second loss to the Blue Devils wouldn't show up in the standings, but would be manifested through a lack of improvement this weekend against the SIU Salukis (2-1)....

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TCR Reacts: Illinois fans still see path to eight winsHow many wins can the Illini still get?

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Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

3 improvements Michigan football must take against UTEP in Week 3 Michigan football will be back in the Big House on Saturday afternoon for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff against UTEP. After it was announced that the Iowa game will also

College Football Playoff committee explains how it will evaluate Michigan's win over Western MichiganThe FBS Oversight Committee opened a huge can of worms on Wednesday when it released a statement that if the correct protocol had been followed, as far as the c

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In response to inquiries over the Michigan-Western Michigan game, the CFP releases a statement saying that it does not hold authority to change game outcomes and explain the selection committee’s process.

Everybody seems to be against Michigan again, but that doesn't mean they're right The whole clock situation in the game between Michigan football and Western Michigan has reached the point of ridiculousness. For some reason, the FBS Oversight

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Michigan projected to land 4-star pass rusher from Big Ten rivals' backyard Michigan has been called EDGE U with so many of its alums moving on and having success in the NFL at that position. Aidan Hutchinson, maybe the best pure pass r

Kyle Whittingham believes Bryce Underwood's best days are ahead even after slow startThe 2026 season probably hasn't been the start Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was hoping for when it comes to his performance. It probably hasn't been the

If AP Poll voters count Western Michigan against Michigan, it will be hypocrisy For some reason, the FBS oversight committee released a statement on Wednesday that the proper review protocol wasn't followed in Michigan's 13-12 win over West

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2028 quarterback Owen Herrick commits to IllinoisThe Pittsburgh quarterback chose the Illini over Nebraska, Ole Miss and Syracuse.

It seems like Michigan struck gold with defensive coordinator Jay Hill Entering the season, Michigan's defense didn't appear to have as much returning talent as the offense had on paper. The consensus was that they would feature an

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NCAA's Ruling on UM-WMU Play ⏰Committee found replay protocols 'were not followed' and outcome 'would have been different'

Michigan's penalty problem could be its Achilles heel and Kyle Whittingham knows itIt is great to be 2-0, and Michigan is honestly lucky given the way they have performed at times in the first two games of the season. It is going to be tough t

Savion Hiter has the perfect mindset to overcome early-season strugglesSavion Hiter has nearly as much hype around him coming to Michigan as Bryce Underwood did in his freshman season. The difference is that Hiter has Jordan Marsha

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Baker Loses Michigan Bet 😭Oklahoma alum forced to rock maize tank top. See here 📲

Michigan's offensive line is the key to the run game breaking out for the WolverinesComing into the season, it looked like Michigan could have the best backfield in the country with Jordan Marshall and Savion Hiter, then you sprinkle in the run

Stock up and stock down for Michigan football after Week 2 win over Oklahoma It's crazy how different a football team can look from one week to the next. Michigan didn't look like a top-25 team against Western Michigan, although, we may

Michigan Wolverines news: John Henry Daley's Big Ten recognition, early Trey McKenney hype, and moreFall sports are truly in full swing around the country, and Michigan is looking good all the way around. Of course, the football team is taking up a lot of the

Illinois’ perplexing playcalling cost them the win SaturdayThe wrong coordinator is catching heat for the Illini’s loss.

Illinois leaning on depth and development as offensive line deals with injuries Another blow to the offensive line as McMillen is done for the season. 

Week 2 Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan soars as Ohio State and Oregon take a tumbleWeek 2 was an exciting one in college football, especially for the Big Ten, which had some big matchups and some big upsets - but not the good ones. When it com

Will the Real Michigan Please Stand Up? 🤨

Most confusing 2-0 start ever

Michigan's 3:30 p.m. kickoff time vs. Iowa is continued disappointment for the Wolverines' ranked matchupsBy Week 4, Michigan will have played two ranked opponents with potentially four more to go. The Wolverines and Sooners failed to get a prime-time matchup, inste

Whittingham Backs UnderwoodMichigan HC says QB's best is still to come

Michigan vs. UTEP: How to watch, weather, injuries, odds, announcers, and moreAfter the Wolverines were able to grind out victories to open the season against teams in Western Michigan and Oklahoma that won 10 games a year ago, Michigan f

Dom Nichols is quickly making a claim to be Michigan's next great pass rusherDom Nichols quietly made his way through fall camp, earning some buzz going into the 2026 season with Michigan. In his third season with the Wolverines, his fir

TCR Reacts: Illinois’ ceiling for wins after Duke lossHow many wins will the Illini get in 2026?

One of Michigan's supposed strengths has turned into a giant red flag Even though Michigan football has a 2-0 record, there are plenty of things to be concerned about after two weeks of the 2026 season. Some fans might put the pla

Kyle Whittingham should take a page from Jon Sumrall's rivalry handbookKyle Whittingham hasn't given Michigan fans what they typically are used to when it comes to The Game rivalry against Ohio State. On the flip side, Florida head

5-star WR Dakota Guerrant wasn't the only game-day visitor impressed by Michigan's win over OUThe win for Michigan over No. 11 Oklahoma was big for the Wolverines in more ways than one. It helped Michigan get back into the AP Top 25, jumping to No. 19, b

Re-Ranking CFB QBs After Week 2 📊

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Kickoff time set for Illinois’ road matchup at Ohio StateThe Illini will look to take down the Buckeyes for the first time since 2007.

Michigan is favored to win in blowout fashion against UTEP as offense looks to get rightAfter a gusty win over Oklahoma on Saturday, Michigan football turns its attention to UTEP for the final non-conference game of the season. UTEP is 1-1. Oklahom

Unfortunately, OL Andrew Babalola won't see the field for Michigan anytime soonAndrew Babalola missed the entire 2025 season at Michigan after suffering an ACL tear at the end of fall camp, and even in a position battle in 2026, his return

Bryce Underwood erased any doubt that he is Michigan's QB1 moving forward What a difference a week makes. One week ago, Kyle Whittingham said that Bryce Underwood's status as the Michigan football starting quarterback wasn't "infinit

Biggest CFB Surprises After Week 2 👀Analyzing Michigan's wild start ➡️

3 overreactions from Michigan's conquering of OklahomaConquering Oklahoma was an indescribable feeling after last week's mess. However even more satisfying was the fact that Ohio State choked away a 20 point lead a

AP Poll sticks with Michigan disrespect even after win over Oklahoma Michigan football forced AP poll voters to eat some crow on Sunday. After dropping the Wolverines out completely following a 13-12 win over Western Michigan, t

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

Silly John Mateer quote fails to credit Michigan's defense rattling him all gameJohn Mateer didn't look like a quarterback of the No. 11 team in the country with some of the decision she made against Michigan on Saturday. However, the Wolve

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'I don't think we played a great game': Illini fall short against Blue DevilsIt was a hot and sunny day in Champaign as the Illini (1-1) fell victim to the reigning ACC Champions, the Duke Blue Devils (2-0), 31-27. Early on, Illinois looked more cohesive and adapted on the spot to limit Duke. However, this all unraveled after halftime. Unlike last week's game with a Hail Mary to...

5 things learned from Michigan football's season-saving win over Oklahoma Nobody gave Michigan football a chance to beat the 11th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. Still, after a week of media scrutiny and some predictions that the

A Michigan win and Oregon loss could shake things up for 5-star Ducks commit Dakota GeurrentMichigan could have earned a win in more ways than one with the upset victory over No. 11 Oklahoma on Saturday. The Wolverines hosted multiple top recruits for

Week 2 Top 25 Rankings 📈Texas makes compelling case to be the nation's top team 📲

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

‘Tackling should be priority one,’: Illinois falls to DukeA disappointing Saturday to say the least for the Illini.

After the Oklahoma win, you can't question the toughness of Bryce UnderwoodAfter a poor performance against Western Michigan, many pundits were questioning whether Bryce Underwood could be an effective quarterback for the Wolverines. T

Using Bryce Underwood properly led to heavyweight win for Michigan football Few people gave Michigan football a chance to beat Oklahoma after last week's debacle. It goes to show what a difference a week can make. The Wolverines went f

4 winners and 2 losers in Michigan's statement upset win over No. 11 OklahomaMichigan shut up all its haters with a massive 17-10 upset over No. 11 Oklahoma, showing they aren't the team that played that game against Western Michigan. Th

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Michigan QB's longest career run breaks defensive stalemate

Jyaire Hill went from zero to hero in Michigan's huge upset win over No. 11 OklahomaJyaire Hill was so close to being the villain for Michigan this week. A boneheaded penalty when the Wolverines had Oklahoma pinned on their own 1-yard line gave

Upsetting Oklahoma will have Michigan's College Football Playoff resume looking good Michigan football fans will have a lot more to look forward to this week when AP poll comes out. AP voters dropped the Wolverines out of their Top 25 after the

UM HC Backs Underwood as QB1🫡Whittingham clarifies that 'Bryce is our quarterback' after upset win over Oklahoma

Kyle Whittingham believes Michigan's response made the difference against OklahomaAfter all the talk, after all the doubt, and after all the hate, Michigan pulled off what many didn't believe was possible. It still wasn't very pretty, but the

3 instant takeaways as Michigan makes haters eat crow with upset of OklahomaThe Michigan haters are going to have to eat some crow, following the Wolverines 17-10 win over Oklahoma on Saturday. Bryce Underwood played better. It wasn't

Underwood's Week 2 Stats 💨Michigan QB bounces back on the ground after tough Week 1

Illinois Football vs. Duke Game DiscussionTalk here!

Michigan legends show total loyalty to the Wolverines with picks vs. OUIt comes as no surprise that the majority of the Big Noon Kickoff and College Gameday crew went with Oklahoma, especially after the way Michigan looked in Week

Underwood's Struggles AnalyzedInsiders say Michigan QB was 'seeing ghosts' after Week 1 struggles (The Athletic)

Michigan Stadium Empty 🫣Oklahoma fans taking up lot of space in the Big House before kickoff 📸

Nick Saban's wise words on Michigan should give fans renewed hope to beat OklahomaIf there is one thing that's true about college football, it's easy to overrreact. That's true about the NFL, too. When it's a week-to-week sport, it's prone to

Saban Slams Wk 1 OverreactionsCoaching legend needs everyone to 'calm down' on season expectations after just one game 😆🎥

Beers, Bets and Bites for Michigan Football vs OklahomaThe Oklahoma Sooners will travel from Norman, Oklahoma to Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday for Big Noon Kickoff in The Big House. This is a pivotal matchup for b

Brian Kelly has advice for how Michigan should handle Bryce Underwood and it's not terribleEveryone seems to believe that Michigan has a Bryce Underwood problem. That was the narrative coming out of the Week 1 win over Western Michigan. Underwood comp

Final odds and predictions for Michigan's crucial clash vs. No. 11 OklahomaBefore the season began. Michigan was the favorite in its matchup against Oklahoma, and now, after a horrendous showing against Western Michigan, the oddsmakers

Michigan will now face a healthier-than-expected Oklahoma offensive lineIt looks like Michigan would catch a bit of a break before the season even began with a few injuries to Oklahoma's offensive line, setting up what could have be

TCR Reacts Results: How many yards will Katin Houser throw for in 2026?Can Houser throw for 3,000 yards?

Ticket prices for Michigan vs. Oklahoma are a heat check for the Wolverines fanbaseAt least it won't be too hard to get last-minute tickets to the game!

3 bold predictions as Michigan aims to shock College Football world against OklahomaIf you have been following the narrative about Michigan football this week, the Wolverines are 0-1. They also have no chance of beating Oklahoma. In reality, bo

Cole Sullivan's new role with Oklahoma is a painful reminder of his departure from MichiganMichigan will see a familiar face on the opposing sideline when No. 11 Oklahoma comes to town. Former Wolverines linebacker Cole Sullivan, who spent the first t

Strong passing game can lead Illinois to victoryIllinois’ air offense could be lethal again this season.

Realistic Upsets That Would Send the Season into Chaos 😲Breaking down how Michigan can change the college football landscape ➡️

Oklahoma game is an opportunity for Bryce Underwood to silence his critics Since turning 18 years old a couple of weeks ago, Bryce Underwood has dealt with a lot of criticism. On Saturday, Michigan nation questioned whether or not he s

ESPN analyst points out unpopular truth that Michigan actually beat Western Michigan People are entitled to their own opinions. They aren't entitled to their own facts. There was time on the clock when the Western Michigan defender jumped up and

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Illinois' linebackers stay prepared no matter whatWith so much talk going on about Illinois' (1-0) defense after its win against UAB (0-1), outside linebackers coach Archie McDaniel shared his insights on how important preparation is for his guys. He also highlighted players who performed well on game day, and how those behind the scenes who can't play show up each and...

CFB Week 2 Predictions 🔮

Picking winners from the weekend's biggest games

3 reasons that a Michigan upset over Oklahoma isn't as crazy as it sounds College football is a crazy sport. Whenenever you think something is a sure thing. It isn't. Michigan football is one example of that. Everyone believed that t

WCIA: Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic back in Champaign after visa issueFinally back.

Why Katin Houser is the perfect piece for Illinois’ offenseWelcome to Champaign.

Week 2 Betting Locks 🔒Breaking down who will come out on top between Michigan and Oklahoma 📲

3 players who need to seriously step up for Michigan vs. No. 11 Oklahoma in Week 2There was so much hype surrounding Michigan coming out of fall camp, especially on the offensive side of the ball. When the Wolverines were finally able to show

Illinois vs. Duke: Can the Illini cover against the Blue Devils?Let’s win another.

5 things that make Oklahoma Sooners a frightening matchup for Michigan football If Michigan football fans were confident in the Wolverines ability to beat Oklahoma in Week 2, that confidence has to be wavering, if not lost altogether after

B1G Updates Replay ProcessLeague adds in-broadcast review to all games officiated by in-conference crews 📲

Bryce Underwood isn't acting like a quarterback playing for his starting spot at MichiganSo either Bryce Underwood doesn't listen to Kyle Whittingham's press conferences, or he is simply out of the loop on how his head coach is feeling about his sta

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

Bryce on U-M HC's Comments 😬Michigan QB claims he 'didn't see' Whittingham's remarks on his job security

Trey Pierce calling a player-led meeting may be a sign of the culture change under Kyle WhittinghamMichigan's game against Western Michigan was bad, like really bad, and even the players know they didn't play up to par. They didn't celebrate in the locker roo

How many yards will Katin Houser throw for in 2026?How good of a season will Houser have?

Top 12 Breakout Stars After Week 1 ⭐Why JJ Buchanan's performance stood out last weekend 📲

Michigan vs. Oklahoma: How to watch, weather, injuries, odds, announcers, and moreNow that the NCAA has rebuffed the MAC's appeal to have Michigan's Week 1 victory overturned, so we can move onto the Oklahoma Sooners. The whole idea of the ap