Michigan has won six straight against the Fighting Illini, but some of those wins came down ... Luke Altmyer and the Illini doesn't stop the run well. But Illinois' strength is throwing the football and that's one area the Wolverines have struggled with ...

After a thrilling 50-49 overtime win against Purdue last week, No. 22 Illinois must refocus quickly as the Illini welcome No. 24 Michigan for a Big Ten showdown on CBS. The Wolverines are coming off a bye week and looking to tackle a challenging second half of their schedule in style.

Illinois (5-1) is coming out of a 50-49 overtime win against Purdue and is ranked No. 21 in the USA TODAY US LBM Coaches Poll and No. 22 in the latest Associated Press national rankings.