The Illini will get a chance to right the wrong when it fumbled away its chance at points. Wilton Speight hit Jehu Chesson for a nice gain out near midfield, but the senior wide receiver fumbled the ball and it was recovered by Illinois, who will take over at the Michigan 37.
Illinois fumbles away chance at points
Jeff George Jr. finally completed his first pass of the day, a 43-yard strike to Malik Turner that got the Illini into Michigan territory. After another six-yard completion, things again went awry for the Illinois quarterback, who couldn't take the snap from his center and ended up fumbling away a chance for points as Michigan recovered.