Michigan vs Illinois Picks and Prediction – 10/19/2024

Michigan is leaving the Big House on Saturday afternoon to play the Illinois team at 3:30 PM EST. The game will be broadcast live from Memorial Stadium on CBS and Paramount+. Make sure you are ready for all the football action with our college football picks.

The Wolverines are coming to the game here sitting on a 4-2 record. The last game for Michigan was a loss against Washington by a score of 27-17. The last 5 games have been up and down for Michigan with a 3-2 mark. 

In the loss Michigan was horrible passing the ball going 13/25 for 113 yards and a touchdown with a pick in the game. Rushing the ball Michigan picked up 174 yards and a touchdown on 37 carries. The defense for Michigan allowed 315 yards and 2 touchdowns while getting a pick. The ground defense gave up 114 yards and a score on 35 carries.

Illinois heads to this game here ranked 23rd in the nation. The Illini have posted a 5-1 record overall and are 4-1 in their last 5 games. The last game for Illinois was an overtime victory over Purdue by a score of 50-49.

Luke Altmyer went 20/34 for 379 yards and 3 touchdowns for Illinois. The rushing attack picked up 177 yards and another 3 touchdowns on a total of 39 carries. Defensively Illinois allowed 207 yards and 3 touchdowns in the air, but gave up 239 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground while facing 32 carries.

Michigan is favorited in the game here, but it will be a challenge in this game for the Wolverines on the road. The last road game for the a Wolverines was a disappointing loss and one which the offense didn’t show up at all in. Final score Prediction, Illinois Fighting Illini win in a low scoring game 17-13.