California at Illinois
Saturday, September 29, 1956 Share
Illinois beat California 32–20. It was their second meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 2–0.
FinalHigh 87°F, low 52°FAttendance 54,833
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Illinois 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every California–Illinois gameIllinois leads 7–4 in 11 meetings, counting the nine 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
California
- Next gamevs. PittsburghOct. 6, 1956
- SeasonCalifornia in 1956
- ProgramCalifornia history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat WashingtonOct. 6, 1956
- SeasonIllinois in 1956
- ProgramIllinois history and records