Illinois 1972 season
Record
3-8
Points for
197
Points against
277
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Michigan State | L | 0-24 |
| 3 | vs |  USC | L | 20-55 |
| 4 | at |  Washington | L | 11-31 |
| 5 | vs |  Penn State | L | 17-35 |
| 6 | at |  Ohio State | L | 7-26 |
| 7 | vs |  Michigan | L | 7-31 |
| 8 | at |  Purdue | L | 14-20 |
| 9 | at |  Northwestern | W | 43-13 |
| 10 | vs |  Indiana | W | 37-20 |
| 11 | vs |  Wisconsin | W | 27-7 |
| 12 | at |  Iowa | L | 14-15 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1972 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1972?
Illinois went 3-8 in the 1972 regular season.