Michigan at Illinois

Saturday, November 11, 1989

No. 3 Michigan beat No. 8 Illinois 24–⁠10. It was their 75th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 55–⁠19–⁠1.

Away3Michigan10–⁠2 in 1989
24
Home8Illinois10–⁠2 in 1989
10

FinalHigh 69°F, low 36°FAttendance 73,069

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 23 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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