Washington vs Illinois
Washington8series12 meetings
4Illinois
Washington leads the series · Washington on a 5-game winning run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Washington win | Seattle | W | 42-25 |
| 2014 | Washington win | Seattle | W | 44-19 |
| 2013 | Washington win | Champaign | W | 34-24 |
| 1972 | Washington win | Seattle | W | 31-11 |
| 1971 | Washington win | Champaign | W | 52-14 |
| 1963 * | Illinois win | Neutral | L | 7-17 |
| 1962 | Washington win | Seattle | W | 28-7 |
| 1961 | Washington win | Champaign | W | 20-7 |
| 1956 | Washington win | Seattle | W | 28-13 |
| 1952 | Illinois win | Champaign | L | 14-48 |
| 1951 | Illinois win | Seattle | L | 20-27 |
| 1950 | Illinois win | Champaign | L | 13-20 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1950.
See the Washington vs Illinois 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 Washington and Illinois?
Washington is 8-4 against Illinois across 12 meetings on record since 1950. Washington leads the series.
When did Washington last play Illinois?
They last met in 2025, a 42-25 win for Washington.