Michigan at Illinois
Saturday, November 7, 1959 Share
Michigan beat Illinois 20–15. It was their 45th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 28–17.
FinalHigh 37°F, low 19°FAttendance 45,573
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Illinois 72% to win. Michigan pulled the upset.
The series
Every Michigan–Illinois gameMichigan leads 72–24–2 in 98 meetings, counting the 53 since this game.
| 2024 | Illinois 21, Michigan 7 | |
| 2022 | Michigan 19, Illinois 17 | |
| 2019 | Michigan 42, Illinois 25 | |
| 2016 | Michigan 41, Illinois 8 | |
| 2012 | Michigan 45, Illinois 0 | |
| 2011 | Michigan 31, Illinois 14 |
Around this game
Michigan
- Next gameat IndianaNov. 14, 1959
- SeasonMichigan in 1959
- ProgramMichigan history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat WisconsinNov. 14, 1959
- SeasonIllinois in 1959
- ProgramIllinois history and records