Illinois 1896 season
Record
4-2-1
Points for
148
Points against
36
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | vs |  Lake Forest | W | 38-0 |
| 5 | vs |  Knox | W | 70-4 |
| 6 | vs |  Missouri | W | 10-0 |
| 7 | vs |  Oberlin | W | 22-6 |
| 8 | at |  Chicago | L | 0-12 |
| 9 | vs |  Northwestern | L | 4-10 |
| 12 | vs |  Purdue | T | 4-4 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1896 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1896?
Illinois went 4-2-1 in the 1896 regular season.