Michigan football went two full years without losing in the regular season. However, with a confluence of events -- Jim Harbaugh leaving for the NFL, roster turnover, still figuring out the quarterback situation -- the Wolverines have lost two games in six tries

In the preseason, it wasn't expected that Michigan football's midseason trip to Champaign to face Illinois would be a huge matchup. However, the Illini enter the game 5-1, ranked one spot higher than the Wolverines at No.

Tight ends and the defensive line are among the Michigan position groups meeting expectations, but several have fallen short.

Want to watch the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan Wolverines in person on Saturday, Oct. 19? Tickets still remain for as little as $92.

Tickets are still available on the secondary market for the Hawkeyes ' 6:30 p.m. CT matchup and other contests throughout their campaign. Ticket prices for the Iowa football vs. Michigan State at Spartan Stadium start at $22 on StubHub,

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks ahead to Michigan football's road contest against Illinois in a Big Ten top-25 matchup.

Week seven of the college football season was a fantastic one, and we have another great slate for week eight. Now that conference play is in full swing, we are seeing numerous great matchups every weekend.

Big Ten football returns this weekend as No. 24 Michigan hits the road against No. 22 Illinois in college football’s Week 8 action on Saturday. Let’s check in with some of the early predictions for the game from the nation’s oddsmakers.