Illinois at Colorado

Saturday, September 16, 1989 Share

No. 8 Colorado beat No. 10 Illinois 38–⁠7. It was their first meeting; after it, Colorado led the series 1–⁠0.

Away10Illinois10–⁠2 in 1989

Home8Colorado11–⁠1 in 1989

FinalAttendance 46,747

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Colorado 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1990	Illinois 23, Colorado 22
1989	Colorado 38, Illinois 7