Fans watching the Illinois-Michigan game Saturday may have noticed a vintage flare in the air. The game, which kicked off in at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday afternoon, was "100 years in the making" as the Fighting Illini debuted throwback helmets that matched Illinois' famous game against Michigan on Oct. 18, 1924.

The Illinois Fighting Illini wore vintage helmets and jerseys against the Wolverines, celebrating a century of football heritage.

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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 throwback uniforms to commemorate Red Grange’s six-touchdown performance against Michigan.

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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.