Less than three minutes into the game, after Michigan’s fourth turnover, Dusty May subbed out the entire starting five. Michigan trailed 7-5 at the time. Michigan responded with a 7-0 burst.

In 2023 as a junior, Ivan Taylor racked up 45 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, and 1 interception. Taylor had been committed to Michigan since July before flipping to Alabama on Monday.

If the Illini beat Rutgers and Northwestern the next two weekends, to the Citrus Bowl in Orlando they'll likely go ...