Illinois football team unveils epic throwback uniforms for Michigan game

The Illinois football team unveiled their 1920s-themed throwback uniforms that will be worn when the team takes on the Michigan Wolverines.

The Illinois Fighting Illini dance team performs in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. / Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social media is buzzing after some epic throwback uniforms were unveiled by the Illinois football team.

Illinois faces the Michigan Wolverines this weekend and will debut 1920s-themed unis which commemorate the 100th anniversary of Red Grange’s 6-TD game against Michigan.

The unique uniforms feature a standout helmet made to look like an old school leather helmet.

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Illinois will wear these sweet throwback uniforms vs. Michigan Saturday. The 1920s-themed uniforms commemorates 100th anniversary of Red Grange’s 6-TD game vs. UM pic.twitter.com/sAjQ49hpXj

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 17, 2024

The Fighting Illini are currently ranked as the No. 22 team in the nation, while the Wolverines are ranked at No. 24.

Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at University of Illinois Memorial Stadium.

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