Illinois vs Rutgers
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Illinois leads the series · Illinois on a 2-game winning run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Illinois win | Champaign | W | 35-13 |
| 2024 | Illinois win | Piscataway | W | 38-31 |
| 2021 | Rutgers win | Champaign | L | 14-20 |
| 2020 | Illinois win | Piscataway | W | 23-20 |
| 2019 | Illinois win | Champaign | W | 38-10 |
| 2018 | Illinois win | Piscataway | W | 38-17 |
| 2017 | Rutgers win | Champaign | L | 24-35 |
| 2016 | Illinois win | Piscataway | W | 24-7 |
| 2006 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | L | 0-33 |
| 2005 | Illinois win | Champaign | W | 33-30 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 2005.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Illinois and Rutgers?
Illinois is 7-3 against Rutgers across 10 meetings on record since 2005. Illinois leads the series.
When did Illinois last play Rutgers?
They last met in 2025, a 35-13 win for Illinois.