Illinois at Northwestern

Saturday, November 19, 1983 Share

No. 4 Illinois beat Northwestern 56–⁠24. It was their 77th meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 40–⁠32–⁠5.

Away4Illinois10–⁠2 in 1983

HomeNorthwestern2–⁠9 in 1983

FinalHigh 59°F, low 44°F, 0.43 in. of rainAttendance 52,333

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois leads 59–⁠55–⁠5 in 119 meetings, counting the 42 since this game.