Illinois 1986 season
Record
4-7
Points for
189
Points against
299
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Louisville | W | 23-0 |
| 3 | at |  USC | L | 16-31 |
| 4 | vs |  Nebraska | L | 14-59 |
| 6 | at |  Ohio State | L | 0-14 |
| 7 | vs |  Purdue | W | 34-27 |
| 8 | vs |  Michigan State | L | 21-29 |
| 9 | at |  Wisconsin | L | 9-15 |
| 10 | at |  Michigan | L | 13-69 |
| 11 | vs |  Iowa | W | 20-16 |
| 12 | at |  Indiana | W | 21-16 |
| 13 | vs |  Northwestern | L | 18-23 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1986 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1986?
Illinois went 4-7 in the 1986 regular season.