Modern Statistical Era. World War II season; schedules, rosters, and participation were affected by wartime conditions.
1942 team profile

Team Ledger

Illinois

FBS · Western
#51
6–4Record
120.11Overall rating
105.98Raw points
137.88Opponent strength

Rating history

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Conference rankings

Western · 9 teams
RankTeamRating
1Wisconsin248.21
2Ohio State241.00
3Michigan212.28
4Minnesota156.86
5Indiana133.20
6Iowa126.09
7Illinois120.11
8Northwestern67.17
9Purdue55.22

Season schedule

10 games
  • W3vs South Dakota
    Final    46–0
  • W4vs Butler
    Final    67–0
  • W5vs Minnesota
    Final    20–13
  • W6at Iowa
    Final    12–7
  • W7vs Notre Dame
    Final    14–21
  • W8at Michigan
    Final    14–28
  • W9at Northwestern
    Final    14–7
  • W10at Ohio State
    Final    20–44
  • W11vs Great Lakes Navy
    Final    0–6
  • W12at Camp Grant
    Final    20–0