Illinois at Michigan

Saturday, November 10, 1956

No. 10 Michigan beat Illinois 17–⁠7. It was their 42nd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 27–⁠15.

AwayIllinois2–⁠5–⁠2 in 1956
7
Home10Michigan7–⁠2 in 1956
17

FinalHigh 41°F, low 27°FAttendance 75,735

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 56 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Illinois 21, Michigan 7
2022Michigan 19, Illinois 17
2019Michigan 42, Illinois 25
2016Michigan 41, Illinois 8
2012Michigan 45, Illinois 0
2011Michigan 31, Illinois 14

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