Minnesota at Illinois
Saturday, October 21, 1961 Share
Minnesota beat Illinois 33–0. It was their 29th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 16–12–1.
FinalHigh 50°F, low 46°FAttendance 52,247
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Minnesota 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Minnesota–Illinois gameMinnesota leads 41–33–3 in 77 meetings, counting the 48 since this game.
| 2024 | Minnesota 25, Illinois 17 | |
| 2023 | Illinois 27, Minnesota 26 | |
| 2022 | Illinois 26, Minnesota 14 | |
| 2021 | Illinois 14, Minnesota 6 | |
| 2020 | Minnesota 41, Illinois 14 | |
| 2019 | Minnesota 40, Illinois 17 |
Around this game
Minnesota
- Next gamevs. MichiganOct. 28, 1961
- SeasonMinnesota in 1961
- ProgramMinnesota history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat USCOct. 28, 1961
- SeasonIllinois in 1961
- ProgramIllinois history and records

