Michigan Win Sets Up Showdown With Ohio State
Michigan kicker Jake Moody nailed a 34-yard field goal with nine seconds remaining in the Wolverines game against Illinois, allowing Michigan to survive 19-17. The victory keeps the Wolverines undefeated at 11-0 and sets up a No. 2 vs. No. 3 matchup next week at Ohio State. The winner takes the Big Ten East title and moves on to the Big Ten championship game.
Dropped out: No. 18 Central Florida (8-3); No. 24 Oklahoma State (7-4); No. 25 North Carolina State (7-4).
Others receiving votes: Central Florida (8-3) 41; Troy (9-2) 39; South Carolina (7-4) 38; Pittsburgh (7-4) 17; Wake Forest (7-4) 16; Iowa (7-4) 15; Louisville (7-4) 9; Boise State (8-3) 9; Illinois (7-4) 8; South Alabama (9-2) 8; Air Force (8-3) 6; Purdue (7-4) 5; Liberty (8-3) 3; Washington State (7-4) 3; Georgia Tech (5-6) 2; Mississippi State (7-4) 1.
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