Illinois 1981 season
Record
7-4
Points for
287
Points against
288
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at |  Pittsburgh | L | 6-26 |
| 2 | at |  Michigan State | W | 27-17 |
| 3 | vs |  Syracuse | W | 17-14 |
| 5 | vs |  Minnesota | W | 38-29 |
| 6 | at |  Purdue | L | 20-44 |
| 7 | at |  Ohio State | L | 27-34 |
| 8 | vs |  Wisconsin | W | 23-21 |
| 9 | vs |  Iowa | W | 24-7 |
| 10 | at |  Michigan | L | 21-70 |
| 11 | vs |  Indiana | W | 35-14 |
| 12 | at |  Northwestern | W | 49-12 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1981 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1981?
Illinois went 7-4 in the 1981 regular season.