Illinois at Iowa

Saturday, October 17, 1942 Share

No. 5 Illinois beat No. 19 Iowa 12–⁠7. It was their 23rd meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 12–⁠9–⁠2.

Away5Illinois6–⁠4 in 1942

Home19Iowa6–⁠4 in 1942

FinalHigh 74°F, low 46°FAttendance 25,600

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Iowa 61% to win. Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Illinois leads 39–⁠38–⁠2 in 79 meetings, counting the 56 since this game.