Illinois 1987 season
Record
3-7-1
Points for
153
Points against
208
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at |  North Carolina | L | 14-34 |
| 3 | vs |  Arizona State | L | 7-21 |
| 4 | vs |  East Carolina | W | 20-10 |
| 6 | vs |  Ohio State | L | 6-10 |
| 7 | at |  Purdue | L | 3-9 |
| 8 | vs |  Wisconsin | W | 16-14 |
| 9 | vs |  Michigan State | T | 14-14 |
| 10 | vs |  Minnesota | W | 27-17 |
| 11 | at |  Indiana | L | 22-34 |
| 12 | vs |  Michigan | L | 14-17 |
| 13 | at |  Northwestern | L | 10-28 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1987 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1987?
Illinois went 3-7-1 in the 1987 regular season.