Michigan at Illinois

Saturday, October 29, 1949

No. 6 Michigan beat Illinois 13–⁠0. It was their 35th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 25–⁠10.

Away6Michigan6–⁠2–⁠1 in 1949
13
HomeIllinois3–⁠4–⁠2 in 1949
0

FinalHigh 69°F, low 40°FAttendance 71,119

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 63 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Illinois 21, Michigan 7
2022Michigan 19, Illinois 17
2019Michigan 42, Illinois 25
2016Michigan 41, Illinois 8
2012Michigan 45, Illinois 0
2011Michigan 31, Illinois 14

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