Illinois at Minnesota

Saturday, October 20, 1956

Minnesota beat Illinois 16–⁠13. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 14–⁠9–⁠1.

AwayIllinois2–⁠5–⁠2 in 1956
13
HomeMinnesota6–⁠1–⁠2 in 1956
16

FinalHigh 66°F, low 50°FAttendance 62,614

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Minnesota leads 41–⁠33–⁠3 in 77 meetings, counting the 53 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Minnesota 25, Illinois 17
2023Illinois 27, Minnesota 26
2022Illinois 26, Minnesota 14
2021Illinois 14, Minnesota 6
2020Minnesota 41, Illinois 14
2019Minnesota 40, Illinois 17

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