Northwestern at Illinois

Saturday, November 19, 1988 Share

Illinois beat Northwestern 14–⁠9. It was their 82nd meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 43–⁠34–⁠5.

AwayNorthwestern2–⁠8–⁠1 in 1988

HomeIllinois6–⁠5–⁠1 in 1988

FinalHigh 47°F, low 41°F, 0.24 in. of rainAttendance 42,329

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Illinois leads 59–⁠55–⁠5 in 119 meetings, counting the 37 since this game.