| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Michigan | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Wolverines dominate early with running game, late with defense
The Michigan Wolverines made a 27-3 halftime lead stick, defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini by that score in a game that featured Brandon Minor's first career 200-yard running game. Minor scored two early touchdowns and finished with 203 yards on 21 carries.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Illinois | Michigan |
| First Downs | 6 | 14 |
| Total Offense | 106 | 331 |
| Rushes-YDS | 25-(-8) | 34-218 |
| Passing YDS | 114 | 113 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Total Yards | 240 | 417 |
| T.O.P. | 12:41 | 15:19 |