Illinois at Washington
Saturday, September 30, 1972 Share
No. 14 Washington beat Illinois 31–11. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Washington led the series 5–4.
FinalHigh 64°F, low 48°FAttendance 61,200
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Washington 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Illinois–Washington gameWashington leads 8–4 in 12 meetings, counting the three 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
Illinois
- Next gamevs. Penn StateOct. 7, 1972
- SeasonIllinois in 1972
- ProgramIllinois history and records
Washington
- Next gamevs. OregonOct. 7, 1972
- SeasonWashington in 1972
- ProgramWashington history and records