Illinois at California
Saturday, September 22, 1973 Share
Illinois beat California 27–7. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 5–0.
FinalHigh 68°F, low 58°F, 0.2 in. of rainAttendance 22,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
California 50% to win. Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Illinois–California gameIllinois leads 7–4 in 11 meetings, counting the six since this game.
| 2019 | California 35, Illinois 20 | Redbox Bowl |
| 2005 | California 35, Illinois 20 | |
| 2003 | California 31, Illinois 24 | |
| 2001 | Illinois 44, California 17 | |
| 2000 | Illinois 17, California 15 | |
| 1974 | California 31, Illinois 14 |
Around this game
Illinois
- Next gamevs. West VirginiaSept. 29, 1973
- SeasonIllinois in 1973
- ProgramIllinois history and records
California
- Next gameat ArmySept. 29, 1973
- SeasonCalifornia in 1973
- ProgramCalifornia history and records