Western Michigan at Illinois

Saturday, November 8, 1947 Share

No. 11 Illinois beat Western Michigan 60–⁠14. It was their first meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayWestern Michigan0–⁠1 in 1947

Home11Illinois5–⁠3–⁠1 in 1947

FinalHigh 42°F, low 31°FAttendance 24,012

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 97% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois leads 5–⁠2 in seven meetings, counting the six since this game.