Michigan at Illinois

Saturday, November 14, 1987

Michigan beat Illinois 17–⁠14. It was their 73rd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 53–⁠19–⁠1.

AwayMichigan8–⁠4 in 1987
17
HomeIllinois3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1987
14

FinalHigh 66°F, low 31°FAttendance 64,496

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Illinois 21, Michigan 7
2022Michigan 19, Illinois 17
2019Michigan 42, Illinois 25
2016Michigan 41, Illinois 8
2012Michigan 45, Illinois 0
2011Michigan 31, Illinois 14

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