California at Illinois
Saturday, September 16, 2000 Share
No. 19 Illinois beat California 17–15. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 6–1.
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.
The series
Every California–Illinois gameIllinois leads 7–4 in 11 meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2019 | California 35, Illinois 20 | Redbox Bowl |
| 2005 | California 35, Illinois 20 | |
| 2003 | California 31, Illinois 24 | |
| 2001 | Illinois 44, California 17 | |
| 2000 | Illinois 17, California 15 | |
| 1974 | California 31, Illinois 14 |
Around this game
California
- Next gameat Fresno StateSept. 23, 2000
- SeasonCalifornia in 2000
- ProgramCalifornia history and records
Illinois
- Next gamevs. MichiganSept. 23, 2000
- SeasonIllinois in 2000
- ProgramIllinois history and records

