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Missouri vs Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Missouri Tigers | 17 | Missouri leads |
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 7 |
Meetings since 1896: 24. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Missouri has won the last 6 meetings.
17-7 Regular season
8-2 Last 10
26-18 Avg score
6 Longest Missouri win run
Biggest Missouri win 52-7 in 1980, a 45-point margin.
Biggest Missouri loss 0-42 in 1994, a 42-point margin.
Every Missouri vs Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Missouri win | Neutral | 23-13 |
| 2009 | Missouri win | Neutral | 37-9 |
| 2008 | Missouri win | Neutral | 52-42 |
| 2007 | Missouri win | Champaign | 40-34 |
| 2003 | Missouri win | Columbia | 22-15 |
| 2002 | Missouri win | Champaign | 33-20 |
| 1994 | Illinois win | Champaign | 0-42 |
| 1993 | Missouri win | Columbia | 31-3 |
| 1992 | Illinois win | Champaign | 17-24 |
| 1991 | Missouri win | Columbia | 23-19 |
| 1984 | Illinois win | Champaign | 24-30 |
| 1983 | Missouri win | Columbia | 28-18 |
| 1980 | Missouri win | Columbia | 52-7 |
| 1979 | Missouri win | Champaign | 14-6 |
| 1978 | Missouri win | Columbia | 45-3 |
| 1977 | Illinois win | Champaign | 7-11 |
| 1976 | Illinois win | Columbia | 6-31 |
| 1975 | Missouri win | Champaign | 30-20 |
| 1969 | Missouri win | Columbia | 37-6 |
| 1968 | Missouri win | Champaign | 44-0 |
| 1966 | Missouri win | Champaign | 21-14 |
| 1949 | Missouri win | Champaign | 27-20 |
| 1913 | Illinois win | Champaign | 7-24 |
| 1896 | Illinois win | Champaign | 0-10 |
Scores from the Missouri perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1896.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Missouri Tigers lead the series since 1896, 17-7. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Missouri and Illinois meet.
How to watch Missouri vs Illinois
When Missouri and Illinois are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Missouri radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Missouri vs Illinois time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Missouri this season
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Missouri vs Illinois: the essentials
Missouri Tigers vs Illinois Fighting Illini is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Missouri Tigers lead the series since 1896, 17-7. Across 24 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Missouri vs Illinois head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Missouri Tigers team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Illinois against the whole conference, see Illinois vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Missouri and Illinois?
Missouri Tigers lead the series since 1896, 17-7. The two programs have met 24 times on record.
How can I watch Missouri vs Illinois?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Missouri and Illinois in the same conference?
No. Missouri plays in the SEC. Illinois plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.