Illinois 1951 season
Record
8-0-1
Points for
220
Points against
83
How it ended
National champions
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs |  UCLA | W | 27-13 |
| 4 | vs |  Wisconsin | W | 14-10 |
| 5 | at |  Syracuse | W | 41-20 |
| 6 | at |  Washington | W | 27-20 |
| 7 | at |  Indiana | W | 21-0 |
| 8 | vs |  Michigan | W | 7-0 |
| 9 | vs |  Iowa | W | 40-13 |
| 10 | vs |  Ohio State | T | 0-0 |
| 11 | at |  Northwestern | W | 3-0 |
| Postseason | vs |  Stanford | W | 40-7 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1951 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1951?
Illinois went 8-0-1 in the 1951 regular season. The season result: National champions.