Michigan at Illinois
Saturday, October 20, 1979 Share
No. 11 Michigan beat Illinois 27–7. It was their 65th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 47–18.
FinalHigh 74°F, low 63°FAttendance 43,370
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 85% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan–Illinois gameMichigan leads 72–24–2 in 98 meetings, counting the 33 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
Michigan
- Next gamevs. IndianaOct. 27, 1979
- SeasonMichigan in 1979
- ProgramMichigan history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat MinnesotaOct. 27, 1979
- SeasonIllinois in 1979
- ProgramIllinois history and records