Illinois 1959 season
Record
5-3-1
Points for
111
Points against
93
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | at |  Indiana | L | 0-20 |
| 4 | vs |  Army | W | 20-14 |
| 5 | at |  Ohio State | W | 9-0 |
| 6 | vs |  Minnesota | W | 14-6 |
| 7 | at |  Penn State | L | 9-20 |
| 8 | at |  Purdue | T | 7-7 |
| 9 | vs |  Michigan | L | 15-20 |
| 10 | at |  Wisconsin | W | 9-6 |
| 11 | vs |  Northwestern | W | 28-0 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1959 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1959?
Illinois went 5-3-1 in the 1959 regular season.