It’s unclear when Hinton ended up being injured but he missed the Week 6 game at Washington. With the bye week, there was hope that he could return but if he is unable to go, senior Jeff Persi will take his place as he did in Seattle.

From critical stats to game-changing moments, here are five key numbers that defined the Illini's Week 8 win over Michigan.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Luke Altmyer threw for a touchdown and ran for another, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan on Saturday. The Illini wore 1924 throwback uniforms to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Red Grange’s six-touchdown performance against Michigan on the day Memorial Stadium was dedicated.

We predict Michigan will play mistake-free football for the first time this year and while the Illinois passing offense will get some, the Wolverines will be better at running the football with Kaden Feagin out on the other side, and the run game will play the difference.

Michigan has won six straight against the Fighting Illini, but they haven't come easy at times. The last meeting between the two teams came back in 2022 when Mi

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In Week 7, Illinois needed 50 points to escape Purdue. On Saturday, the Illini used a stifling D to beat back three-time defending Big Ten champ Michigan. Illinois is proving it can adapt to circumstances and survive in more than one way.