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3 things to watch for Michigan football vs. Illinois

Michigan football returns from the bye week this week against Illinois and here are three things to watch for the Wolverines.

By Chris Peterson

Oct 5, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jack Tuttle (13) looks to pass against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Oct 5, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jack Tuttle (13) looks to pass against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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Can Illinois stop the run?

Regardless of who is playing quarterback, Michigan football is going to struggle if it can't run the ball. The good news is that Illinois is allowing opponents to get 149 yards per game on the ground.

Michigan is rushing for 191 yards per game. I remember in 2019 when Michigan played Illinois in a similar game and used Hassan Haskins to run all over the Fighting Illini.

This is the kind of game where the offensive line needs to step up and the two running backs need to dominate. Michigan is capable, but the Wolverines have to execute and they have to bully Illinois. If they can't, it's not a great omen for the rest of the season.

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