Illinois vs Washington
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Washington leads the series · Illinois on a 5-game losing run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Washington win | Seattle | L | 25-42 |
| 2014 | Washington win | Seattle | L | 19-44 |
| 2013 | Washington win | Champaign | L | 24-34 |
| 1972 | Washington win | Seattle | L | 11-31 |
| 1971 | Washington win | Champaign | L | 14-52 |
| 1963 * | Illinois win | Neutral | W | 17-7 |
| 1962 | Washington win | Seattle | L | 7-28 |
| 1961 | Washington win | Champaign | L | 7-20 |
| 1956 | Washington win | Seattle | L | 13-28 |
| 1952 | Illinois win | Champaign | W | 48-14 |
| 1951 | Illinois win | Seattle | W | 27-20 |
| 1950 | Illinois win | Champaign | W | 20-13 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1950.
See the Illinois vs Washington rivalry breakdown for by-decade splits, trends and the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Illinois and Washington?
Illinois is 4-8 against Washington across 12 meetings on record since 1950. Washington leads the series.
When did Illinois last play Washington?
They last met in 2025, a 25-42 loss for Illinois.