Illinois is firing on all cylinders against Michigan, and a trick play dialed up by Bret Bielema worked to perfection in the second half.
Looking for a spark to keep their lead going, the Illini went for a fake punt on a 4th-and-7 play near midfield. It caught the Wolverines flat-footed and led to a massive pickup.
Instead of being snapped all the way back to the punter, the 4th-down snap went to Tanner Arkin, a tight end who was a member of the blocking wall. There was a huge stretch of green grass open on the left side, and he picked up the first down and then some…