The Detroit News · Oct 22, 2016
Live blog: UM settles for field goal before halftime
(Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)Jeff George Jr. didn't expect the Michigan pass rush to get to him as fast as it did and he paid dearly for it, overthrowing a screen pass and being intercepted by Dymonte Thomas on the first play after the Wolverines had punted for the first time today.
De'Veon Smith worked the offense down inside the Illni 5, but the Wolverines were forced to settle for a 23-yard Kenny Allen field goal as time expired in the first half with Michigan leading, 31-0.
Wilton Speight had quite the first half to lead the Wolverines, going 11-for-14 through the air with 165 yards and two touchdowns.
First half stats
Rush: Michigan 151, Illinois 70
Pass: Michigan 165, Illinois 0
