Michigan last played two weeks ago, a loss at Washington in its first road game, and had a week off to reset before squaring off with the Illini. Illinois is one win away from bowl eligibility for the first time since 2022,

No. 24 Michigan and No. 22 Illinois are set to tangle in the only game on the Week 8 schedule involving two ranked Big Ten teams. It's the first time since 2000 the Illini have been ranked while hosting a ranked team inside Memorial Stadium,

Michigan kicks off the second half of its season with at top-25 matchup at Illinois. Jack Tuttle is set to make his first start under center and will try to lift up a sagging passing attack for the No. 24 Wolverines, who are coming off a bye and searching for their first road win of the season.