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