Michigan at Illinois

Saturday, September 23, 2000

No. 10 Michigan beat No. 19 Illinois 35–⁠31. It was their 84th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 61–⁠21–⁠2.

Away10Michigan9–⁠3 in 2000
35
Home19Illinois5–⁠6 in 2000
31

FinalHigh 78°F, low 59°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 72,524

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 50% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 72–⁠24–⁠2 in 98 meetings, counting the 14 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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