Illinois at California
Saturday, September 24, 1955 Share
Illinois beat California 20–13. It was their first meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 64°F, low 50°FAttendance 32,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
California 65% to win. Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Illinois–California gameIllinois leads 7–4 in 11 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.
| 2019 | California 35, Illinois 20 | Redbox Bowl |
| 2005 | California 35, Illinois 20 | |
| 2003 | California 31, Illinois 24 | |
| 2001 | Illinois 44, California 17 | |
| 2000 | Illinois 17, California 15 | |
| 1974 | California 31, Illinois 14 |
Around this game
Illinois
- Next gamevs. Iowa StateOct. 1, 1955
- SeasonIllinois in 1955
- ProgramIllinois history and records
California
- Next gamevs. PennsylvaniaOct. 1, 1955
- SeasonCalifornia in 1955
- ProgramCalifornia history and records