California at Illinois

Saturday, September 16, 2000

No. 19 Illinois beat California 17–⁠15. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 6–⁠1.

AwayCalifornia3–⁠8 in 2000
15
Home19Illinois5–⁠6 in 2000
17

FinalHigh 70°F, low 40°FAttendance 50,181

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Illinois leads 7–⁠4 in 11 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2019California 35, Illinois 20Redbox Bowl
2005California 35, Illinois 20
2003California 31, Illinois 24
2001Illinois 44, California 17
2000Illinois 17, California 15
1974California 31, Illinois 14

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