Illinois at Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3, 4-4 Big Ten) play the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (10-0, 7-1) at Michigan Stadium at noon ET. Illinois fell out of the AFCA Coaches Poll Top 25, but is still No 21 in the recently released College Football Playoff rankings. Michigan pounded Nebraska 34- 3 last time out at The Big House.

Illinois is playing Michigan. The odds were last updated Thursday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Michigan is playing at home against Illinois. The game is being played in the low-to-mid 20s with winds whipping at 16-20 mph. Temperatures will be in low 20's. Michigan has the run game led by Heisman Trophy candidate RB Blake Corum. Illinois has a poor rushing defense and a bad offense. Michigan is well-coached and will keep its eye on the prize.