In 1924, Illinois dedicated Memorial Stadium before defeating the defending national champions Michigan. Now, in 2024, the Illini will once again host the defen

With Michigan visiting Illinois this weekend, the Fighting Illini decided to trot out special throwback uniforms to honor the 100th anniversary of the first meeting between the two teams. It’s also the rededication of Memorial Stadium.

Illinois will rededicate its 100-year-old Memorial Stadium with a game against Michigan, featuring throwback uniforms and othert special activities.

The Memorial Stadium rededication ceremony to honor the 100th anniversary of the Memorial Stadium dedication game in Grange Grove.

Illinois football will be donning a much more leathery look for its game against Michigan, as the Illini honor Red Grange's legendary game 100 years ago.

Illinois Athletics has reached a milestone weekend in its history and in the history of Memorial Stadium. Friday is the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium’s dedication, and on that day, Illinois Athletics will rededicate the stadium with a public ceremony in Grange Grove.

Following its rededication ceremony Friday, the University of Illinois is continuing its celebration of 100 years of Memorial Stadium. Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman took to X to announce an event put on by the Game Day Run Club.