ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan football’s dreams of another College Football Playoff berth remain in tact after surviving a serious upset threat from Illinois on Saturday in Ann Arbor.
Illinois led in the second half until a field goal from Michigan kicker Jake Moody with 20 seconds left in the game, pushing the Wolverines ahead, 19-17. Michigan improves to 11-0 on the season.
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Michigan star running back Blake Corum racked up more than 100 yards on the ground in the first half before injuring his knee. He appeared in the second half for two plays then left the game again. Running back Donavan Edwards missed the game with an undisclosed injury.
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw for more than 200 yards.
Entering the game, Michigan was ranked No. 3 in the College Football Playoff Rankings, behind Georgia and Ohio State.
Michigan heads to Columbus next weekend for their annual rivalry matchup with Ohio State with an 11-0 undefeated record.