Illinois at Michigan

Saturday, August 31, 1996

No. 12 Michigan beat Illinois 20–⁠8. It was their 82nd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 60–⁠20–⁠2.

AwayIllinois2–⁠9 in 1996
8
Home12Michigan8–⁠4 in 1996
20

FinalHigh 82°F, low 58°FAttendance 105,992

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 16 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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