Michigan at Illinois
Saturday, October 21, 1972 Share
No. 6 Michigan beat Illinois 31–7. It was their 58th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 40–18.
FinalHigh 52°F, low 45°F, 0.26 in. of rainAttendance 64,290
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan–Illinois gameMichigan leads 72–24–2 in 98 meetings, counting the 40 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 gamevs. MinnesotaOct. 28, 1972
- SeasonMichigan in 1972
- ProgramMichigan history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat PurdueOct. 28, 1972
- SeasonIllinois in 1972
- ProgramIllinois history and records