Illinois at Michigan
Saturday, September 16, 1978 Share
No. 4 Michigan beat Illinois 31–0. It was their 64th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 46–18.
FinalHigh 75°F, low 59°F, 0.4 in. of rainAttendance 104,102
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 85% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Illinois–Michigan gameMichigan leads 72–24–2 in 98 meetings, counting the 34 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
Illinois
- Next gamevs. StanfordSept. 23, 1978
- SeasonIllinois in 1978
- ProgramIllinois history and records
Michigan
- Next gameat Notre DameSept. 23, 1978
- SeasonMichigan in 1978
- ProgramMichigan history and records