No. 3 Michigan overcame a touchdown deficit in the final quarter to narrowly beat Illinois on Saturday in Ann Arbor and stay undefeated with one regular season game remaining.
The Wolverines can credit a remarkable performance from senior placekicker Jake Moody as the primary reason for the come-from-behind, 19–17 victory. Moody drilled three field goals in the fourth quarter and went 4-for-4 on the day to lead Michigan back from a 17–10 deficit entering the final frame. He nailed his last kick with just nine seconds remaining, leaving the Illini with too little time to answer.