CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – No. 22 Illinois celebrated its Memorial Stadium Rededication Game with a 21-7 win against No. 24 Michigan on Saturday afternoon.
The game, which took place 100 years and one day after Red Grange’s iconic six-touchdown performance against Michigan during the stadium’s Dedication Game, marked the Fighting Illini’s third ranked victory of the season.
The Illini defense forced three turnovers against the Wolverines. Gabe Jacas registered a game-high 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks, while Dylan Rosiek tallied a career-best 12 tackles. Matthew Bailey also finished with double-digit tackles (11) to go along with one forced fumble and an interception. TeRah Edwards made two sacks and forced a fumble.
Aidan Laughery led the Illini’s ground attack with nine carries for 54 yards, while Josh McCray also reached the 50-yard rushing mark. Luke Altmyer, who amassed 80 passing yards and 48 rushing yards, was credited with a rushing score in the third quarter.
David Olano hit two field goals, including a 47-yarder to open the scoring on the Orange and Blue’s first drive of the game.
The Illini, who began the day on offense, jumped out to an early lead on their first possession of the afternoon. Aidan Laughery’s 29-yard rush marked the longest play of the drive, which ultimately finished with a 47-yard field goal off the foot of Olano. The successful make signified Illinois’ sixth consecutive game with an opening-drive score.
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