CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinois football will host a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium.
Memorial Stadium's Dedication Game happened when the Fighting Illini host Michigan back on Oct. 18, 1924, when legend Red Grange caught the attention of the nation after scoring four touchdowns in the first 12 minutes then later running for a fifth touchdown and throwing for a sixth to defeat the previously-undefeated Wolverines.
Illinois will host Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 19, 100 years and one day from Grange's historic performance. The game will be known as Memorial Stadium's "Rededication Game" with the 100th Anniversary celebrations happening throughout the entire season.
Season tickets are now on sale for the 100th Anniversary season.
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