Illinois football beats Michigan in front of a sold-out crowd

No. 22 Illinois celebrated its Memorial Stadium Rededication Game with a 21-7 win against No. 24 Michigan on Saturday afternoon.

By Elizabeth Hess October 20, 2024 9:06 am

Chambana TodayCanvaProIllinois football improves to 6-1 after beating Michigan, 21-7.

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois football celebrated a 21-7 victory over Michigan Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd at Memorial Stadium. The game, which took place 100 years and one day after Red Grange’s six-touchdown performance against Michigan, moved the team’s record to 6-1 on the season.

Luke Altmyer threw for a touchdown and ran for another, while Tanner Arkin caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Altmyer in the second quarter.

The Illini wore 1924 throwback uniforms to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Red Grange’s six-touchdown performance against Michigan on the day Memorial Stadium was dedicated. Illinois beat Michigan for the first time since 2009. The Illini had lost six straight to the Wolverines.

Undefeated Oregon hosts Illinois next Saturday.