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Stanford vs Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Stanford Cardinal | 6 | Stanford leads |
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 4 |
Meetings since 1951: 10. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
6-3 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
6-4 Last 10
19-19 Avg score
3 Longest Stanford win run
Biggest Stanford win 35-10 in 1978, a 25-point margin.
Biggest Stanford loss 7-41 in 1974, a 34-point margin.
Every Stanford vs Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Stanford win | Stanford | 34-19 |
| 1983 | Illinois win | Champaign | 7-17 |
| 1978 | Stanford win | Champaign | 35-10 |
| 1977 | Stanford win | Stanford | 37-24 |
| 1974 | Illinois win | Stanford | 7-41 |
| 1973 | Stanford win | Champaign | 24-0 |
| 1966 | Stanford win | Champaign | 6-3 |
| 1954 | Stanford win | Stanford | 12-2 |
| 1953 | Illinois win | Champaign | 21-33 |
| 1951 * | Illinois win | Neutral | 7-40 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Stanford perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1951.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Stanford Cardinal lead the series since 1951, 6-4. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Stanford and Illinois meet.
How to watch Stanford vs Illinois
When Stanford 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 Stanford radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Stanford 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.
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Stanford vs Illinois: the essentials
Stanford Cardinal vs Illinois Fighting Illini is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Stanford Cardinal lead the series since 1951, 6-4. Across 10 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Stanford vs Illinois head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Stanford Cardinal team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Illinois against the whole conference, see Illinois vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Stanford and Illinois?
Stanford Cardinal lead the series since 1951, 6-4. The two programs have met 10 times on record.
How can I watch Stanford 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 Stanford and Illinois in the same conference?
No. Stanford plays in the ACC. Illinois plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.