Illinois vs Michigan rivalry
Michigan leads the series 72-24-2 in meetings on record since 1898.
Next meeting
Illinois and Michigan do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
Illinois 2498 meetings since 189872 Michigan
Series leader: Michigan.
See the full all-time Illinois vs Michigan head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
1890s 0 2
1900s 0 3
1910s 1 0
1920s 4 5
1930s 4 6
1940s 1 9
1950s 7 3
1960s 1 9
1970s 0 10
1980s 1 8
1990s 2 5
2000s 2 6
2010s 0 5
2020s 1 1
Series notes
Meetings played98
Series wins, Illinois24 of 98
Series wins, Michigan72 of 98
Decided by 3 points or fewer17 of 98
Side by side, 2026 season
Illinois Michigan
- 30.6 11th
- Points per game
- 23.0 17th
- 26.0 15th
- Points allowed
- 15.8 5th
- 404.8 10th
- Total yards per game
- 315.8 17th
- 6.7 7th
- Yards per play
- 5.4 17th
- 155.6 9th
- Rush yards per game
- 135.0 14th
- 249.2 8th
- Pass yards per game
- 180.8 18th
- 22.4 9th
- First downs per game
- 17.0 18th
- 45.5% 8th
- Third-down rate
- 40.7% 11th
- -1 12th
- Turnover margin
- -4 16th
- 2 17th
- Takeaways
- 5 11th
- 3 18th
- Sacks
- 11 7th
- 6 5th
- Sacks allowed
- 8 12th
- 43.4 4th
- Penalty yards per game
- 66.4 13th
- 27:26 18th
- Time of possession
- 28:20 17th
Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the Big Ten; the better side is highlighted.
Recent meetings
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Frequently asked questions
What is the record in Illinois vs Michigan?
Michigan leads the series 72-24-2 in meetings on record since 1898. That is Illinois 24, Michigan 72 across 98 meetings on record.
When do Illinois and Michigan play next?
Illinois and Michigan do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.