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- No. 22 Illinois beats No. 24 Michigan 21-7 for its first win over the Wolverines since 2009 (nbcsports.com)
Illinois Football Triumphs over Michigan
In a thrilling game, Luke Altmyer led the No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini to a 21-7 victory over the No. 24 Michigan Wolverines.
Altmyer threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another, showcasing his dual-threat abilities. Tanner Arkin contributed with a touchdown catch and an impressive fake punt that led to Altmyer’s second score.
Illinois’ defense was a force, registering six sacks on Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle. Jabe Jacas led the way with 13 tackles, including 2.5 sacks.
Despite struggling to convert deep drives into touchdowns, Illinois controlled the first half, leading 13-7 at halftime. Michigan’s only score came late in the second quarter on a 1-yard run by Kalel Mullings.
In the second half, Arkin’s fake punt gave Illinois momentum, resulting in Altmyer’s touchdown run. The defense continued to dominate, limiting Michigan to just 14 yards in the fourth quarter.
Implications
Illinois’ victory is a significant boost to their season after a disappointing loss last week. The Illini are likely to move up in the rankings and face a tough test next week against No. 2 Oregon.
Michigan’s struggles continue, and they will need to find offensive solutions before hosting Michigan State next Saturday.