Michigan at Illinois

Saturday, September 10, 1977

No. 2 Michigan beat Illinois 37–⁠9. It was their 63rd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 45–⁠18.

Away2Michigan10–⁠2 in 1977
37
HomeIllinois3–⁠8 in 1977
9

FinalHigh 76°F, low 53°FAttendance 60,477

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 35 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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