What once looked like a collision course toward a heavyweight battle late in November has become a little less dramatic as the Illinois Fighting Illini have dropped two straight ahead of a trip to Ann Arbor. The Michigan Wolverines have held up their end of the bargain so far, but this is no longer likely to be a preview of the Big Ten Championship Game.
Still, this is a matchup full of talent on both sidelines. The Illini are a pleasant surprise in a questionable Big Ten West, and while there are some holes that need to be addressed, there is also some legit talent on the roster as well.