Michigan at Illinois

Saturday, October 29, 1983 Share

No. 9 Illinois beat No. 8 Michigan 16–⁠6. It was their 69th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 50–⁠19.

Away8Michigan9–⁠3 in 1983

Home9Illinois10–⁠2 in 1983

FinalHigh 55°F, low 39°FAttendance 76,127

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 54% to win. Illinois pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.