Illinois at Michigan

Saturday, November 10, 1973

No. 4 Michigan beat Illinois 21–⁠6. It was their 59th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 41–⁠18.

AwayIllinois5–⁠6 in 1973
6
Home4Michigan10–⁠0–⁠1 in 1973
21

FinalHigh 39°F, low 25°FAttendance 76,461

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Illinois 21, Michigan 7
2022Michigan 19, Illinois 17
2019Michigan 42, Illinois 25
2016Michigan 41, Illinois 8
2012Michigan 45, Illinois 0
2011Michigan 31, Illinois 14

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