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Chase Brown scores 8-yard rushing TD (0:27)

Chase Brown scored a touchdown.

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According to sources, Chase Brown is ready to go against Michigan.

Brown is the leader in the nation in rushing with 1,442 yards and averages 5.2 yards per carry.

Brown was limited in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday because of his leg injury. According to sources, Brown is healthy and ready to go for the Michigan game.

The Michigan run defense is ranked No. 1 in the country and will face a challenge from Brown. The average of 2.6 yards per carry is what the UM is giving up.

One of the two players on the Illinois roster who have played at Michigan is Brown. He ran for 34 yards on seven carries in the Big House for Western Michigan.

Illinois has lost home games to Michigan State and Purdue. If the Illini upset Michigan, they will be in the running for the Big Ten West title.