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,