Illinois at Michigan

Saturday, November 12, 1988

No. 13 Michigan beat Illinois 38–⁠9. It was their 74th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 54–⁠19–⁠1.

AwayIllinois6–⁠5–⁠1 in 1988
9
Home13Michigan9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1988
38

FinalHigh 42°F, low 27°F, 0.02 in. of rainAttendance 105,714

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 24 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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