Indiana at Illinois

Saturday, November 14, 1981

Illinois beat Indiana 35–⁠14. It was their 42nd meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 26–⁠14–⁠2.

AwayIndiana3–⁠8 in 1981
14
HomeIllinois7–⁠4 in 1981
35

FinalHigh 59°F, low 29°FAttendance 56,143

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois leads 46–⁠26–⁠2 in 74 meetings, counting the 32 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Indiana 63, Illinois 10
2023Illinois 48, Indiana 45
2022Indiana 23, Illinois 20
2017Indiana 24, Illinois 14
2013Indiana 52, Illinois 35
2012Indiana 31, Illinois 17

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