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Virginia vs Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Virginia Cavaliers | 1 | Illinois leads |
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 3 |
Meetings since 1989: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-1 Regular season
0-2 Postseason
1-3 Last 4
22-33 Avg score
2 Longest Illinois win run
Biggest Virginia win 42-14 in 2021, a 28-point margin.
Biggest Virginia loss 21-63 in 1999 (postseason), a 42-point margin.
Every Virginia vs Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Illinois win | Champaign | 3-24 |
| 2021 | Virginia win | Charlottesville | 42-14 |
| 1999 * | Illinois win | Neutral | 21-63 |
| 1989 * | Illinois win | Neutral | 21-31 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Virginia perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1989.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Illinois Fighting Illini lead the series since 1989, 3-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Virginia and Illinois meet.
How to watch Virginia vs Illinois
When Virginia 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 Virginia radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Virginia 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 Virginia this season
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Virginia vs Illinois: the essentials
Virginia Cavaliers vs Illinois Fighting Illini is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Illinois Fighting Illini lead the series since 1989, 3-1. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Virginia vs Illinois head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Virginia Cavaliers 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 Virginia and Illinois?
Illinois Fighting Illini lead the series since 1989, 3-1. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Virginia 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 Virginia and Illinois in the same conference?
No. Virginia plays in the ACC. Illinois plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.