Washington at Illinois
Saturday, October 2, 1971 Share
No. 15 Washington beat Illinois 52–14. It was their eighth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 4–4.
FinalHigh 88°F, low 66°FAttendance 48,127
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Washington 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Washington–Illinois gameWashington leads 8–4 in 12 meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2025 | Washington 42, Illinois 25 | |
| 2014 | Washington 44, Illinois 19 | |
| 2013 | Washington 34, Illinois 24 | |
| 1972 | Washington 31, Illinois 11 | |
| 1971 | Washington 52, Illinois 14 | |
| 1963 | Illinois 17, Washington 7 | Rose Bowl |
Around this game
Washington
- Next gamevs. StanfordOct. 9, 1971
- SeasonWashington in 1971
- ProgramWashington history and records
Illinois
- Next gamevs. Ohio StateOct. 9, 1971
- SeasonIllinois in 1971
- ProgramIllinois history and records