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Michigan football opponent preview, early score prediction: Illinois

clayton-sayfieby:Clayton Sayfie•07/29/24•

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Sep 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines of Saturday’s game with the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

A version of this Michigan football opponent preview ran in The Wolverine‘s 2024 football preview magazine, which can be ordered at TheWolverineOnDemand.com. Here’s a look at the Illinois Fighting Illini, U-M's Oct. 19 opponent in Champaign.