Minnesota at Illinois
Saturday, October 3, 1981 Share
Illinois beat Minnesota 38–29. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 24–17–2.
FinalHigh 62°F, low 33°FAttendance 63,814
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Illinois 50% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Minnesota–Illinois gameMinnesota leads 41–33–3 in 77 meetings, counting the 34 since this game.
| 2024 | Minnesota 25, Illinois 17 | |
| 2023 | Illinois 27, Minnesota 26 | |
| 2022 | Illinois 26, Minnesota 14 | |
| 2021 | Illinois 14, Minnesota 6 | |
| 2020 | Minnesota 41, Illinois 14 | |
| 2019 | Minnesota 40, Illinois 17 |
Around this game
Minnesota
- Next gamevs. NorthwesternOct. 10, 1981
- SeasonMinnesota in 1981
- ProgramMinnesota history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat PurdueOct. 10, 1981
- SeasonIllinois in 1981
- ProgramIllinois history and records