Illinois at Northwestern
Saturday, November 4, 1972 Share
Illinois beat Northwestern 43–13. It was their 66th meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 32–30–4.
FinalHigh 43°F, low 38°FAttendance 35,235
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Northwestern 70% to win. Illinois pulled the upset.
The series
Every Illinois–Northwestern gameIllinois leads 59–55–5 in 119 meetings, counting the 53 since this game.
Around this game
Illinois
- Next gamevs. IndianaNov. 11, 1972
- SeasonIllinois in 1972
- ProgramIllinois history and records
Northwestern
- Next gameat MinnesotaNov. 11, 1972
- SeasonNorthwestern in 1972
- ProgramNorthwestern history and records