Michigan at Illinois

Saturday, November 7, 1953 Share

No. 4 Illinois beat No. 17 Michigan 19–⁠3. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 25–⁠14.

Away17Michigan6–⁠3 in 1953

Home4Illinois7–⁠1–⁠1 in 1953

FinalHigh 46°F, low 20°FAttendance 69,507

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 65% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 59 since this game.