Illinois’ history against Oregon & Washington

Ready or not, they’re coming.

You may not like, but the Big Ten will be an 18-team league in 2024 when Oregon and Washington join the conference.

The Illini don’t have a deep history against either program, but here’s where it stands in the two major sports: football and men’s basketball.

FOOTBALL

Illinois vs. Oregon

Not a deep history there, with just three total matchups, with the Ducks leading the series 2-1.

The teams played a home and home in 1993 and 1995, with Oregon winning each matchup by fewer than 6 points.

Illinois vs. Washington

A lot of history actually here, with 11 all-time matchups. The Huskies have won seven of them.

Most memorably would be the 1964 Rose Bowl, where the Illini won 17-7.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Illinois vs. Oregon

Illinois leads the all-time series 4-2. They have never played a game in Champaign.

The Illini have lost the two most recent games, a pair of December matchups in 2013 and 2014 during the John Groce era.

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