Illinois 1940 season
Record
1-7
Points for
71
Points against
144
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | vs |  Bradley | W | 31-0 |
| 5 | vs |  USC | L | 7-13 |
| 6 | at |  Michigan | L | 0-28 |
| 7 | vs |  Notre Dame | L | 0-26 |
| 8 | at |  Wisconsin | L | 6-13 |
| 9 | at |  Northwestern | L | 14-32 |
| 10 | vs |  Ohio State | L | 6-14 |
| 11 | at |  Iowa | L | 7-18 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1940 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1940?
Illinois went 1-7 in the 1940 regular season.