Iowa State at Illinois

Saturday, September 27, 1952

No. 5 Illinois beat Iowa State 33–⁠7. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 2–⁠0–⁠2.

AwayIowa State3–⁠6 in 1952
7
Home5Illinois4–⁠5 in 1952
33

FinalHigh 80°F, low 43°FAttendance 47,702

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois leads 3–⁠1–⁠2 in six meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
1969Iowa State 48, Illinois 20
1955Illinois 40, Iowa State 0
1952Illinois 33, Iowa State 7
1949Iowa State 20, Illinois 20
1930Illinois 7, Iowa State 0
1927Iowa State 12, Illinois 12

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