Illinois at Michigan
Saturday, October 16, 1971 Share
No. 3 Michigan beat Illinois 35–6. It was their 57th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 39–18.
FinalHigh 77°F, low 56°FAttendance 73,406
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 93% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Illinois–Michigan gameMichigan leads 72–24–2 in 98 meetings, counting the 41 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
Illinois
- Next gamevs. PurdueOct. 23, 1971
- SeasonIllinois in 1971
- ProgramIllinois history and records
Michigan
- Next gameat MinnesotaOct. 23, 1971
- SeasonMichigan in 1971
- ProgramMichigan history and records