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No. 22 Illinois eyes 1st ranked-vs-ranked win at home since 1991 against No. 24 Michigan
Michigan and Illinois will try to get back on track Saturday at Memorial StadiumOCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kaden Feagin - Out Saturday Head coach Bret Bielema indicated that Feagin (undisclosed) will not play Saturday's game against Michigan, per Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com.
Impact Feagin was also held out of last week's game against Purdue with an undisclosed injury, and it appears he will continue to be out for the timebeing. The sophomore running back is reportedly out of town consulting doctors regarding his injury, and though Bielema did not give a definitive timeline for his return, he indicated that Feagin will likely be out for some time. Feagin had run for 306 yards and three touchdowns through the team's first five games this season and will hope to make his return as soon as possible, with his next opportunity coming in a roadtrip to Oregon in two weeks.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Michigan vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 19, 2024
Preview the Oct. 19 matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and Illinois Fighting Illini with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting...OCTOBER 17 • DATA SKRIVE
Big Ten slate features Nebraska-Indiana showdown plus rare Top 25 matchup at Illinois
Indiana hasn't trailed all season heading into the 16th-ranked Hoosiers' Saturday home game with NebraskaOCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
College football Week 8: SEC powers with one loss face pivotal games in their bids for playoff spots
It's a pivotal week for Southeastern Conference powers that entered the season with expectations to make the 12-team College Football PlayoffOCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pat Bryant - Leading receiver in OT win Bryant notched four receptions (on seven targets) for 104 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 50-49 overtime win over Purdue.
Impact Bryant's touchdown, which proved to be the game winner, came on a 25-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer in overtime to put the Fighting Illini up seven. The senior receiver led the team in receiving yards on the day, crossing the century mark for the second time this season. Bryant will look to keep his positive momentum going when the Fighting Illini host Michigan this coming Saturday.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Zakhari Franklin - Scores in overtime thriller Franklin compiled four receptions (on eight targets) for 60 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 50-49 overtime win over Purdue.
Impact Franklin found the end zone on an eight-yard pass from quarterback Luke Altmyer in the second quarter to give the Fighting Illini a 17-3 lead over the Boilermakers. The senior receiver has had a fairly consistent role within the Illinois offense as of late, finishing with between 40 and 70 yards in each of the team's last four games, though his score today, his first of the season, is encouraging to see. Franklin's next opportunity will come against a tough Michigan defense this coming Saturday.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
2024 Big Ten power rankings: Oregon surges to top of league's power trio
The Ducks' stunning win over Ohio State puts Oregon on top of the Big Ten Power Rankings, but the Buckeyes aren't going anywhere. See how it...OCTOBER 14
Josh McCray - Breakout performance in OT win McCray compiled 16 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in all three targets for 46 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 50-49 overtime victory against Purdue.
Impact When it rains, it pours. McCray put together a career day in Illinois' overtime thriller against Purdue, recording a season-high 124 total yards as he found the end zone on three occasions. The junior running back had had a minimal role within the Fighting Illini offense up to Saturday, as he had yet to handle double digit carries this season and had handled five or less attempts in three of the team's first five games. Saturday's explosion could lead to more opportunities for McCray moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against a tough Michigan defense this coming Saturday.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Altmyer - Leads offense in overtime win Altmyer was 20-for-34 passing for 379 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 50-49 overtime win against Purdue. He also had 10 rushes for 60 yards with one touchdown.
Impact Altmyer had himself a day under center, throwing for a season-high 379 yards and throwing at least three touchdowns with no interceptions for the third time this season. What separated this week from past contests was his production on the ground, as the junior quarterback gained a season-high 60 yards including a 13-yard touchdown scamper early in the fourth quarter. Altmyer has been a pleasant surprise for the Fighting Illini as one of the better quarterbacks in the Big Ten through the first six games of the 2024 season, throwing for 1,426 yards and 14 touchdowns to just a single interception. A tough task against a stingy Michigan defense will put Altmyer's skills to the test on Saturday.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Kaden Feagin - Status uncertain for Week 8 Feagin (undisclosed) didn't play against Purdue in Week 7 and his status for the Week 8 contest against Michigan is uncertain, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Feagin didn't play against Purdue, and while that led to more touches for the likes of Josh McCray and Aidan Laughery, there's no question Feagin is the best option out of the backfield for the team. Through five games, the sophomore has racked up 67 rushes for 306 yards and three touchdowns.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Peters to play football at Illinois Mahomet-Seymour standout: 'Thank you to my family, coaches, friends, and teammates who have supported me along the way. I am grateful for th...
OCTOBER 13 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Parity reigns as 4 ranked games reached overtime on Saturday; 4 more decided by 3 or fewer points
Parity reached another level in college football on Saturday, with four games involving at least one ranked team going to overtime and four others being decided by three or fewer p...OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP Top 25: Texas on top, Army and Navy ranked for first time since 1960
Oregon and Penn State each moved up a spot in the AP college football poll following thrilling wins in high-profile games.OCTOBER 13
2024 college football rankings: Oregon takes top spot after win over Ohio State
Oregon moved up to the top spot in RJ Young's ranking following its impressive win over Ohio State. Check out the complete rankings followin...OCTOBER 13
No. 23 Illinois outlasts Purdue 50-49 in overtime on sack on 2-point conversion
Luke Altmyer threw a 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime to Pat Bryant, and Dylan Rosiek sacked Purdue’s Ryan Browne on a 2-point conversion attempt to give No. 23 Illinois a 50-49...OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Purdue vs. Illinois FREE LIVE STREAM (10/12/24): Watch college football, Week 7 online | Time, TV, channel The Purdue Boilermakers face the No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 (10/12/2024) at University of Illinois Memorial...
OCTOBER 12 • NJ.COM
How to watch #23 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Purdue football: Time, channel, FREE live streams The 23rd-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini come out of a bye week looking to get back on track with a Saturday contest against the Purdue Boil...
OCTOBER 12 • PENNLIVE.COM
Ashton Hollins - Won't play in 2024 Hollins (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the remainder of 2024, per the Big 10 availability report.
Impact Hollins caught a pair of passes in Week 1 but hasn't logged a reception since. He'll be shut down for the remainder of 2024 for undisclosed reasons.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Kaden Feagin - Sidelined against Purdue Feagin (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against Purdue.
Impact Feagin's injury details are unknown, but it's considered severe enough to sideline him in Week 7. Through five games, the sophomore has logged 67 rushes for 306 yards and three touchdowns. Josh McCray and Aidan Laughery should shoulder most of the run-game work while Feagin is idle. His next chance to play will come Oct. 19 against Michigan.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
