Illinois 1989 season
Record
9-2
Points for
332
Points against
182
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at |  USC | W | 14-13 |
| 3 | at |  Colorado | L | 7-38 |
| 4 | vs |  Utah State | W | 41-2 |
| 6 | vs |  Ohio State | W | 34-14 |
| 7 | at |  Purdue | W | 14-2 |
| 8 | at |  Michigan State | W | 14-10 |
| 9 | vs |  Wisconsin | W | 32-9 |
| 10 | at |  Iowa | W | 31-7 |
| 11 | vs |  Michigan | L | 10-24 |
| 12 | vs |  Indiana | W | 41-28 |
| 13 | at |  Northwestern | W | 63-14 |
| Postseason | vs |  Virginia | W | 31-21 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1989 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1989?
Illinois went 9-2 in the 1989 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.