Illinois at Michigan
Saturday, November 7, 1981 Share
No. 12 Michigan beat Illinois 70–21. It was their 67th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 49–18.
FinalHigh 49°F, low 28°FAttendance 105,570
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Illinois–Michigan gameMichigan leads 72–24–2 in 98 meetings, counting the 31 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. IndianaNov. 14, 1981
- SeasonIllinois in 1981
- ProgramIllinois history and records
Michigan
- Next gameat PurdueNov. 14, 1981
- SeasonMichigan in 1981
- ProgramMichigan history and records