Illinois 1897 season
Record
6-2
Points for
190
Points against
45
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | vs |  Eureka | W | 26-0 |
| 5 | vs |  Physicians & Surgeons | W | 6-0 |
| 6 | vs |  Lake Forest | W | 36-0 |
| 7 | vs |  Purdue | W | 34-4 |
| 8 | vs |  Chicago | L | 12-18 |
| 10 | vs |  Knox | W | 64-0 |
| 11 | vs |  Carlisle | L | 6-23 |
| 12 | at | Eureka | W | 6-0 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1897 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1897?
Illinois went 6-2 in the 1897 regular season.