Illinois at Louisville
Saturday, September 13, 1997 Share
Louisville beat Illinois 26–14. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–1.
FinalHigh 80°F, low 56°FAttendance 36,824
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Louisville 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Illinois–Louisville gameIllinois leads 3–2 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2001 | Illinois 34, Louisville 10 | |
| 1999 | Illinois 41, Louisville 36 | |
| 1998 | Louisville 35, Illinois 9 | |
| 1997 | Louisville 26, Illinois 14 | |
| 1986 | Illinois 23, Louisville 0 |
Around this game
Illinois
- Next gamevs. Washington StateSept. 20, 1997
- SeasonIllinois in 1997
- ProgramIllinois history and records
Louisville
- Next gamevs. Penn StateSept. 20, 1997
- SeasonLouisville in 1997
- ProgramLouisville history and records