The third-ranked Michigan Wolverines improved to 7-0 on the season, riding a 21-point first quarter to a 41-8 win over Illinois on Saturday (Oct. 22) as part of Homecoming.
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Highlights
- Michigan improved to 7-0 (4-0 B1G), using a 21-point first quarter to take control of the game early.
- Running back Karan Higdon posted his second consecutive 100-yard rushing game, going for 106 yards and a touchdown.
- Safety Dymonte Thomas recorded his first career interception, helping set up Michigan's field goal as time expired in the first quarter.
- Wide receiver Amara Darboh hauled in five passes for 99 yards as 11 different Wolverines tallied a catch.
- Quarterback Wilton Speight was 16-for-23 for 253 yards and a pair of touchdown tosses.
- Michigan totaled 561 yards of total offense, while holding Illinois to just 172 yards and without a pass completion until the third quarter.
- Attendance: 111,103
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HOMECOMING
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Michigan at Michigan State
Saturday, Oct. 29 • Noon EDT • East Lansing, Mich.