Illinois at North Carolina
Saturday, September 5, 1987 Share
North Carolina beat Illinois 34–14. It was their second meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 2–0.
FinalHigh 78°F, low 59°F, 0.12 in. of rainAttendance 40,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
North Carolina 65% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Illinois–North Carolina gameNorth Carolina leads 4–0 in four meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2016 | North Carolina 48, Illinois 23 | |
| 2015 | North Carolina 48, Illinois 14 | |
| 1987 | North Carolina 34, Illinois 14 | |
| 1971 | North Carolina 27, Illinois 0 |
Around this game
Illinois
- Next gamevs. Arizona StateSept. 12, 1987
- SeasonIllinois in 1987
- ProgramIllinois history and records
North Carolina
- Next gameat OklahomaSept. 12, 1987
- SeasonNorth Carolina in 1987
- ProgramNorth Carolina history and records