Last Week at The Wolverine Den
Tailgate Attendance: 42
Michigan 31 - Illinois 14
Memorial Stadium
November 12, 2011 - 2:30 p.m. CT
Game Summary
The Michigan Wolverines dominated the Fighting Illini in Champaign on Saturday. While the final margin of victory was 17 points, it could have easily been much more. Michigan missed several opportunities early in the game and allowed Illinois to keep it close. Still, it was an important victory that now puts the Wolverines at 8-2 with a pair of home games remaining against Nebraska and Ohio.
The stars of the game were Ryan Van Bergen and Mike Martin on the defensive line. RVB had 2½ sacks while MM lead the team in tackles with 7. The Michigan defense held Illinois to 37 yards rushing – the lowest total against a Big Ten opponent since 2006. The biggest play of the game was turned in by JT Floyd who picked off a pass and raced 43 yards to set up the deciding score.
On offense, Fitzgerald Touissaint had his best day as a Wolverine, rushing for 192 yards. Denard was mostly held in check and went out of the game with a wrist injury in the 2nd half. Devin Gardner lead the team to the final two touchdowns to seal the win.
The Wolverine Den Trivia
Q: With the Michigan football team ranked #21 this week, which Michigan sports team (men's or women's) is ranked the highest in the nation in its sport?
A: The Michigan Men's Swimming team has the highest ranking among all Michigan teams that are currently competing. The swim team is ranked #1. In addition, many other Michigan teams are having successful seasons and are ranked: Men's Basketball #17; Men's Hockey #7; Men's Wrestling #6; Men's Gymnastics #3; Men's Cross Country #17; Women's Swimming #16; Women's Volleyball #23; Women's Cross Country #10; Women's Field Hockey #8. In fact, the only teams at Michigan currently competing that are not ranked are Men's and Women's Soccer and Women's Basketball.
Tim's Prediction
31-21
Craig's Prediction
28-20
Steve's Prediction
27-20