Illinois 1947 season
Record
5-3-1
Points for
204
Points against
102
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs |  Pittsburgh | W | 14-0 |
| 4 | at |  Iowa | W | 35-12 |
| 5 | vs |  Army | T | 0-0 |
| 6 | vs |  Minnesota | W | 40-13 |
| 7 | at |  Purdue | L | 7-14 |
| 8 | vs |  Michigan | L | 7-14 |
| 9 | vs |  Western Michigan | W | 60-14 |
| 10 | at |  Ohio State | W | 28-7 |
| 11 | vs |  Northwestern | L | 13-28 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1947 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1947?
Illinois went 5-3-1 in the 1947 regular season.