Illinois 1953 season
Record
7-1-1
Points for
228
Points against
133
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at |  Nebraska | T | 21-21 |
| 3 | vs |  Stanford | W | 33-21 |
| 4 | at |  Ohio State | W | 41-20 |
| 5 | vs |  Minnesota | W | 27-7 |
| 6 | vs |  Syracuse | W | 20-13 |
| 7 | vs |  Purdue | W | 21-0 |
| 8 | vs |  Michigan | W | 19-3 |
| 9 | at |  Wisconsin | L | 7-34 |
| 10 | at |  Northwestern | W | 39-14 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1953 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1953?
Illinois went 7-1-1 in the 1953 regular season.